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Committee on Ways and Means

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1,758 bills referred in the 118th Congress

23,955 across the 13 Congresses on file, most in the 112th at 2,581. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 107th to 119th

Members

Served in the 118th Congress

Subcommittees

Each with its own members and record

Meetings

Hearings and business meetings in the 118th Congress

Members, 118th Congress 45

Everyone who held a seat in the 118th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
R-MO	Jason Smith	Chair
D-MA	Richard E. Neal	Ranking Member
R-GA	A. Drew Ferguson IV
R-NE	Adrian Smith
R-TX	Beth Van Duyne
D-NJ	Bill Pascrell, Jr.Left Jul 25, 2024
R-UT	Blake D. Moore
R-OH	Brad R. Wenstrup
D-IL	Bradley Scott Schneider
D-NY	Brian HigginsLeft Feb 1, 2024
R-PA	Brian K. Fitzpatrick
R-WV	Carol D. Miller
R-NY	Claudia Tenney
D-MI	Daniel T. Kildee
D-IL	Danny K. Davis
R-IL	Darin LaHood
R-TN	David Kustoff
R-AZ	David Schweikert
D-VA	Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
D-PA	Dwight Evans
D-OR	Earl Blumenauer
R-NC	Gregory F. Murphy
D-WI	Gwen Moore
D-CA	Jimmy GomezJoined Feb 6, 2024
D-CA	Jimmy Panetta
R-TX	Jodey C. Arrington
D-CT	John B. Larson
D-CA	Judy Chu
R-OK	Kevin Hern
D-CA	Linda T. Sánchez
D-TX	Lloyd Doggett
R-PA	Lloyd Smucker
R-MN	Michelle Fischbach
R-CA	Michelle Steel
R-OH	Mike Carey
R-PA	Mike Kelly
D-CA	Mike Thompson
R-NY	Nicole Malliotakis
R-IA	Randy Feenstra
R-KS	Ron Estes
D-NV	Steven HorsfordJoined Sep 10, 2024
D-WA	Suzan K. DelBene
D-AL	Terri A. Sewell
R-FL	Vern Buchanan
R-FL	W. Gregory Steube

Subcommittees, 118th Congress 6

Under the names they had then. Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 118th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 118th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 4563	ACE Act	Discharged From	Jan 3, 2025
HR 8235	Rural Physician Workforce Preservation Act	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024
HR 4818	Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024
HR 8816	American Medical Innovation and Investment Act of 2024	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024
HR 8246	Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024
HR 8244	Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024
HR 7931	PEAKS Act	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024
HR 8245	Rural Hospital Stabilization Act	Reported By	Dec 27, 2024

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 118th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Hearing	Reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): States’ Misuse of Welfare Funds Leaves Poor Families BehindLongworth House Office Building 110012 documents 4 witnesses Brett Favre Matt Underhile, Shift Supervisor, Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office Sam Adolphsen, Policy Director, Foundation for Government Accountability Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi	Scheduled	Sep 24, 2024

Markup	Markup of H.R. 9495, H.R. 3269, H.R. 190, H.R. 9461, H.R. 9462Longworth House Office Building 110030 documents	Scheduled	Sep 11, 2024

Hearing	The Success of Pro-Growth, Pro-Worker Tax Policy in the American Midwest15 documents 5 witnesses Lana Pol, Owner and President, Geetings Inc. Sarah Curry, Mother, Glenwood, Iowa and Research Director, Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Jolene Riessen, Farmer, Ida Grove, Iowa and President, Iowa Corn Steve Sukup, President and CEO, Sukup Manufacturing Co. Karen Dewalt, Vice President, Global Tax, The Home Depot	Scheduled	Aug 16, 2024

Meeting	Markup of H.R. 7906 and H.R. 9076Longworth House Office Building 11009 documents	Scheduled	Jul 24, 2024

Hearing	Field Hearing on Access to Health Care in America: Unleashing Medical Innovation and Economic Prosperity13 documents 4 witnesses Dr. Heloisa Soares, Associate Professor and Medical Director of Clinical Trials Office, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Frank Watanabe, President and CEO, Arcutis Biotherapeutics Kelvyn Cullimore, CEO, BioUtah Kasey DeLynn Shakespear, Parent of a Rare Disease Patient, Rural Health Champion	Scheduled	Jul 12, 2024

Markup	Markup of H.R. 8914, H.R. 8913, H.R. 8915, and H.J.Res. 148Longworth House Office Building 110019 documents	Scheduled	Jul 9, 2024

Markup	Markup of H.R. 1619, H.R. 2407, H.R. 8816, and H.R. 4818Longworth House Office Building 110019 documents	Scheduled	Jun 27, 2024

Hearing	Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting America’s ChildrenLongworth House Office Building 110012 documents 4 witnesses Paris Hilton, Lived-Experience Advocate and CEO, 11:11 Media Rob Green, Bipartisan Policy Center Fellow, Chair of Board of Trustees, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Tori Hope Petersen, Public Speaker and Advocate Alexis Mansfield, Senior Advisor, Children & Families & Relationship Safety, Women's Justice Institute	Scheduled	Jun 26, 2024

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 118th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
—	Reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): States' Misuse of Welfare Funds Leaves Poor Families Behind409 pagesOn H.R. 6918, H.R. 7410 4 witnesses Sam Adolphsen, Policy Director, Foundation for Government Accountability Brett Favre, Sumrall, Mississippi Matt Underhile, Shift Supervisor, Stoddard County Sheriffs Office, Bloomfield, Missouri Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi	Sep 24, 2024
—	Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules132 pages 5 witnesses Robert D. Atkison, President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) Olivia Walch, Chief Executive Officer, Arcascope Evangelos Razis, Senior Manager, Workday Adrian Shahbaz, Vice President of Research and Analysis, Freedom House Eric Gottwald, Policy Specialist on Trade & Economic Globalization, AFL-CIO	Sep 20, 2024
—	Investing In A Healthier America: Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment382 pages	Sep 18, 2024
—	The Success of Pro-Growth Pro-Worker Tax Policy in the American Midwest185 pagesOn H.R. 7024 5 witnesses Karen Dewalt, Vice President, Global Tax, The Home Depot Sarah Curry, Mother, Glenwood, Iowa, and Research Director, Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Jolene Riessen, Farmer, Ida Grove, Iowa, and President, Iowa Corn Steve Sukup, President and CEO, Sukup Manufacturing Co Lana Pol, Owner and President, Geetings, Inc	Aug 16, 2024
—	Serial No. 118-OS06 - FUELING CHAOS: TRACING THE FLOW OF TAX-EXEMPT DOLLARS TO ANTISEMITISM81 pages	Jul 23, 2024
—	Access to Health Care in America: Unleashing Medical Innovation and Economic Prosperity121 pages 4 witnesses Kasey DeLynn Shakespear, Parent of a Rare Disease Patient, Rural Health Champion Dr. Heloisa P. Soares, Associate Professor and Medical Director of Clinical Trials Office, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Frank Watanabe, President and CEO, Arcutis Biotherapeutics Kelvyn Cullimore, CEO, BioUtah	Jul 12, 2024
—	Serial No. 118-HL05 - IMPROVING VALUE-BASED CARE FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS211 pages	Jun 26, 2024
—	Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting America's Children180 pagesOn H.R. 476, H.R. 8799, H.R. 8810, H.R. 8817 4 witnesses Paris Hilton, Lived-Experience Advocate and CEO, 11:11 Media Rob Geen, Bipartisan Policy Center Fellow, Chair of Board of Trustees, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Tori Hope Petersen, Author, Speaker and Advocate Alexis Mansfield, Senior Advisor, Children & Families & Relationship Safety, Women's Justice Institute	Jun 26, 2024

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 118th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
H. Rept. 118-975	REPORT ON THE LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES of the COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS during the 118TH CONGRESS	Jan 2, 2025
H. Rept. 118-960	Rural Physician Workforce Preservation ActOn H.R. 8235	Dec 27, 2024
H. Rept. 118-959	Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2024On H.R. 4818	Dec 27, 2024
H. Rept. 118-958	American Medical Innovation and Investment Act of 2024On H.R. 8816	Dec 27, 2024
H. Rept. 118-957	Second Chances for Rural Hospitals ActOn H.R. 8246	Dec 27, 2024
H. Rept. 118-956	Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care ActOn H.R. 8244	Dec 27, 2024
H. Rept. 118-955	Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites ActOn H.R. 7931	Dec 27, 2024
H. Rept. 118-954	Rural Hospital Stabilization ActOn H.R. 8245	Dec 27, 2024

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 118th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-6641	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations - Reissuance of State or Local Bonds [TD 10020] (RIN: 1545-BI22) received December 31, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Internal Revenue Service	Jan 3, 2025
EC-6640	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations - Revising Consolidated Return Regulations and Controlled Group of Corporations Regulations to Reflect Statutory Changes, Modernize Language, and Enhance Clarity [TD 10018] (RIN: 1545-BJ87) received December 31, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Internal Revenue Service	Jan 3, 2025
EC-6639	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations - Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales [TD 10021] (RIN: 1545-BR39) received December 31, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Internal Revenue Service	Jan 3, 2025
EC-6638	A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a letter to appraise Congress of certain upcoming events and actions related to the statutory debt limit; to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Department of the Treasury	Jan 3, 2025
EC-6637	A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of Child Support Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule - Name Change From Office of Child Support Enforcement to Office of Child Support Services (RIN: 0970-AD06) received December 31, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Department of Health and Human Services	Jan 3, 2025
EC-6569	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule - Taxation of DISC Income to Shareholders (Rev. Rule 2024-27) received December 20, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Internal Revenue Service	Dec 27, 2024
EC-6549	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations - Determination of the Term "Coverage Month" for Computing the Premium Tax Credit [TD 10019] (RIN: 1545-BR31) received December 20, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Internal Revenue Service	Dec 24, 2024
EC-6548	A letter from the Federal Register Liaison, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulation - Rules for Supervisory Approval of Penalties [TD 10017] (RIN: 1545-BP63) received December 20, 2024, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.Executive communication · Internal Revenue Service	Dec 24, 2024

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 118th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
H. Prt. 118-116	Hearing on Health Care Price Transparency: a Patient's Right to Know	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	45	2,009	50	10	50	34	4	309	0
118th2023–2024	45	1,758	67	16	72	60	70	381	1
117th2021–2022	45	1,754	10	12	12	28	0	376	0
116th2019–2020	43	1,728	27	15	29	41	9	454	4
115th2017–2018	44	1,502	57	15	58	34	47	500	0
114th2015–2016	41	1,472	88	35	89	28	70	663	1
113th2013–2014	39	1,354	25	20	28	15	72	—	6
112th2011–2012	39	2,581	21	30	25	0	101	—	4
111th2009–2010	41	1,767	4	46	5	—	41	—	5
110th2007–2008	41	2,388	23	34	24	—	97	—	4
109th2005–2006	42	2,156	14	38	14	—	85	—	10
108th2003–2004	41	1,542	25	37	26	—	70	—	13
107th2001–2002	41	1,944	37	20	37	—	96	—	2

Membership changes 4

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 118th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
Sep 10, 2024	Steven Horsford D-NV	Joined	H.Res. 1431
Jul 25, 2024	Bill Pascrell, Jr. D-NJ	Left Congress	Last recorded vote
Feb 6, 2024	Jimmy Gomez D-CA	Joined	H.Res. 999
Feb 1, 2024	Brian Higgins D-NY	Left Congress	Last recorded vote

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