Ways and Means Committee

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1. A permanent committee of the House of Representatives, which makes recommendations to the House on all bills for raising revenue. The committee is the principal source of legislation concerning issues such as taxation, customs duties, and international trade agreements.

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Ways and Means Committee

Last week, Kennedy was confronted with one of his past statements during a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee.

From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026

Kennedy, who has seven scheduled appearances on Capitol Hill to discuss spending and policies, told members of the House Ways and Means Committee that HHS has delivered “historic wins.”

From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026

Mr. Brady served as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, 2015-19.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

They’ve been feisty, openly battling with what they believe to be an unappreciative Ways and Means Committee that won’t go high enough.

From Slate ● May 17, 2025

In late November the young Pittsburgh engineer once again put his proposal for out-Eiffeling Eiffel before the Ways and Means Committee.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson