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Growth, Simplicity, Service: The Pillars of Pro-growth Tax Reform in 2017

January 10, 2017 — Blog

Ways and Means Republicans are committed to making pro-growth tax reform a reality in 2017. Last year, as part of Speaker Ryan’s “Better Way” agenda, we released a detailed Blueprint for bold, pro-growth tax reform. Now we are moving forward aggressively to turn the ideas of our Blueprint into comprehensive tax reform legislation that lowers tax rates, closes special interest loopholes, ...

5 Reminders: How Obamacare Has Failed the American People

January 05, 2017 — Blog

President Obama’s health care law has been hurting America’s workers, families, retirees, and job creators for nearly seven years, and—as newspapers across the country highlighted—2016 was no exception. As we begin a new year and a new Congress, here are five reminders ...

It’s Time to End the Uncompetitive Tax on “Made in the USA” Products

November 23, 2016 — Blog

In June, House Republicans unveiled our "Better Way” Blueprint for tax reform that will improve the lives of all Americans and help our country win around the world. This bold Blueprint delivers a 21st century tax code built for growth—the growth of families’ paychecks, the growth of American businesses, and the growth of our ...

Congressional Leaders Rename Hearing Room to Honor Sam Johnson

November 15, 2016 — Blog

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) hosted a reception in honor of Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson's (R-TX) tremendous service to America. Attendees celebrated Chairman Johnson’s decades of service in Congress and in the U.S. Air Force, including almost seven years as a POW during the Vietnam War. At the reception, Speaker Paul Ryan ...

In Their Own Words: Retired Teachers, Police Officers, and Other Workers Explain How the Unfair WEP Impacts Their Social Security Benefits

October 27, 2016 — Blog

Today, some workers do not receive the Social Security benefits they have earned when they reach retirement. It’s because of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)—a well-intended but flawed policy that treats some workers, like teachers, firefighters, and police officers, differently than other workers. Ways and Means Committee ...