House Ways and Means Committee

Bill Archer, a Houston U.S. Representative, served in Congress for three decades and chaired the House Ways and Means Committee. He died at 98.

A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.

Bill Archer, a Texas congressman who chaired the House Ways and Means Committee, died at 98. He was instrumental in shaping legislation on taxes and spending in 1998. He emphasized in 1995 that compassion should not be measured by government spending.

The highest-paid hospital CEO earned $43 million in 2025 as Americans collectively hold $220 billion in medical debt. Congressional hearings highlighted tensions over rising healthcare costs and executive compensation disparities, with nurses criticizing CEOs for multimillion-dollar salaries amid staff shortages and patient care challenges.

The House Ways and Means Committee reduced the Senate's $3.94 billion environmental borrowing bill to $3.078 billion, removing policy riders like the Plastics Reduction Act and other provisions. The revised bill aligns closer to Governor Maura Healey's original $2.9 billion proposal, focusing on environmental protections while streamlining permitting for infrastructure projects.

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano testified before Congress about improved customer service but faced skepticism from Democrats over delays in benefits applications and service. The agency's financial issues remain unresolved, with a report projecting the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by 2032, risking benefit cuts.

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano testified before Congress about improved customer service but faced skepticism from Democrats over reported delays in benefits processing. The Social Security trustees warned the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by late 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut.

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano testified before Congress about improved customer service but faced skepticism from Democrats over delays in benefits applications and unresolved issues. Lawmakers debated statistics on wait times and financial projections showing the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by 2032, reducing benefits by 22%.

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano testified before Congress about improved customer service at the Social Security Administration but faced skepticism from Democrats over claims of reduced wait times and delays in processing benefits. The agency's financial challenges were highlighted, with the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund projected to deplete by 2032, leading to automatic benefit reductions. Republicans praised performance metrics, while Democrats criticized discrepancies between reported statistics and constituent experiences.

The Social Security Commissioner testified before Congress about improved customer service but faced skepticism from Democrats over reported delays in benefits processing. Republicans praised the statistics, while Democrats highlighted discrepancies between SSA claims and constituent experiences, including long wait times and unresolved issues.

The head of the Social Security Administration testified before Congress about improved customer service, but Democrats expressed skepticism over reported delays in accessing benefits and office appointments, while Republicans praised the statistics provided. The agency's financial insolvency is projected for 2032, prompting calls for legislative action.

The head of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, testified before Congress about improved customer service but faced skepticism from Democrats over reported delays in accessing benefits. Lawmakers debated statistics regarding wait times and the program's financial sustainability, with the trust fund projected to deplete by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut.

The Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund is projected to deplete by late 2032, reducing benefits to 78% of current levels unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits could drop to 62%. The report emphasizes the need for bipartisan solutions to avoid a crisis affecting 70 million beneficiaries.

The Social Security Administration warns that the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by late 2032, reducing benefits to 78% of current levels unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits could drop to 62%, impacting 68 million beneficiaries. Experts urge bipartisan solutions to avoid this crisis.

A report projects the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by late 2032, leading to a 22% reduction in benefits unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits could drop to 62% of current levels. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano and advocacy groups urge bipartisan solutions to prevent this decline.

A report warns that the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by late 2032, reducing benefits to 78% of current levels unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits could drop to 62%. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano and advocacy groups urge bipartisan solutions to avoid a crisis affecting 70 million beneficiaries.

A report projects the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by late 2032, reducing Social Security benefits to 78% of current levels unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits could fall to 62%. The Social Security Commissioner urges bipartisan solutions to avoid this 'benefits cliff,' which would impact over 70 million beneficiaries.

A report warns that the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by the fourth quarter of 2032, leading to a 78% reduction in benefits unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits would drop to 62%. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano urges bipartisan action to ensure financial stability for beneficiaries.

A report warns that the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete by late 2032, reducing benefits to 78% of current levels unless Congress acts. By 2100, benefits could fall to 62%. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano and advocacy groups stress the need for bipartisan solutions to avoid this crisis.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano claims improved customer service metrics, including a 75% reduction in phone wait times and increased online service efficiency, while facing criticism over temporary staffing shifts and long-term service risks. The agency's union reports severe understaffing in multiple field offices, though Bisignano denies closures and emphasizes flexibility in client access.

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrency tax legislation. The focus now shifts to taxing crypto assets as broader regulatory efforts gain momentum.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Brad Schneider clashed during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing over economic policies and rising commodity prices. Bessent accused Illinois of driving people away through its policies, while Schneider blamed Trump-era tariffs for cost-of-living increases.

Judy Chu, a Democrat in Congress for 17 years, was asked about the U.S. president during World War I during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posed the question amid discussions on inflation and wartime economics under President Donald Trump.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Linda Sánchez exchanged heated remarks during a congressional hearing over a DOJ settlement requiring the IRS to halt audits of President Trump. Sánchez accused Bessent of overseeing the 'most corrupt Treasury Department' in U.S. history, while Bessent called her claims 'slanderous.'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Linda Sánchez exchanged heated remarks during a congressional hearing over a DOJ settlement requiring the IRS to halt tax audits of President Donald Trump and his family. Sánchez accused Bessent of overseeing the 'most corrupt Treasury Department,' which he dismissed as 'slanderous.'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration has requested Congress to eliminate the gas tax during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, according to a Bloomberg report.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Treasury priorities, refusing to confirm if President Donald Trump and his family would retain immunity from IRS audits. Ex-national security adviser John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to retaining classified information, while American Airlines suspended some summer routes due to high fuel costs. The Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration regulation on telecom data privacy.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Treasury priorities. John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified information, and American Airlines suspends some summer routes due to fuel costs. The Supreme Court upheld the FCC's enforcement of telecom data privacy rules.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee about President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and Treasury Department priorities. The hearing follows Bessent’s Senate testimony and occurs amid rising concerns over affordability, inflation, and the ongoing Iran war.

Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using monikers like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to organize logistics and supplies. A network of 100 groups, including the ACLU and Democratic Socialists of America, with collective annual revenues of $825 million, has strategically planned protests against federal immigration policies. Investigations by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and congressional committees examine alleged nonprofit law abuses to incite conflict.

Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using organized groups like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to plan logistics. A Fox News Digital investigation found the protests were part of a years-long strategy by well-funded groups, including the ACLU and Indivisible, with collective annual revenues of $825 million. Investigations into alleged nonprofit law abuses have been launched by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House committees.

The House Ways and Means Committee is investigating an alleged foreign-aligned influence network linked to pro-communist protests on May Day. The committee is looking into nonprofits funded by Neville Roy Singham, a Marxist tech tycoon. The investigation aims to determine if tax-exempt status is being used to facilitate foreign influence.

The House Ways and Means Committee is investigating an alleged 'foreign-aligned influence network' linked to pro-communist protests on May Day, with chairman Jason Smith sending letters to three nonprofits raising concerns about foreign influence. The investigation targets Neville Roy Singham, a Marxist tech tycoon funding the nonprofits. The nonprofits have $2 billion in collective funding and are part of a network of 600 groups.

Hospital CEOs are defending their practice of charging patients higher fees at their facilities. The article mentions Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, as a key figure in the context.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced backlash after criticizing Medicaid home care programs during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on April 16. His remarks targeted Medicaid's provision of payments for individuals caring for relatives at home.

The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group criticized Congress for allowing fraudulent hospice providers to operate without oversight, citing instances of empty facilities and $180 billion in alleged fraud under Governor Gavin Newsom. A psychotherapist testified about being falsely enrolled in hospice care, highlighting systemic failures in Medicare oversight. The Trump administration's task force has suspended 447 hospices in Los Angeles over $600 million in suspected fraud.

A California hospice CEO testified before Congress, alleging widespread fraud in the hospice industry, with some providers operating without patients or staff. Sheila Clark of CHAPCA criticized regulatory failures, while Dr. Lynn Ianni shared her experience of being falsely enrolled in hospice care. The Trump administration has suspended 447 LA-area hospices over $600M in suspected fraud, as California Gov. Newsom denied state responsibility for Medicare billing issues.

Bipartisan lawmakers demanded accountability during a Capitol Hill hearing on hospice fraud, with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith vowing to address the theft of tax dollars and Medicare benefits. Smith emphasized that fraudsters would no longer operate 'in the dark.'

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee about President Trump’s trade agenda. The hearing follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of most of Trump’s global tariffs, prompting the president to impose a new 10 percent global tariff.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, defending a proposed 12% cut to the health budget and addressing the federal response to measles outbreaks. He is set to participate in seven budget-related hearings over the next week.