WASHINGTON, DC — Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following remarks today laying out his vision for the committee as it looks to advance Speaker Ryan’s pro-growth agenda throughout the rest of the 114th Congress. "Let me start by saying it is truly an honor to chair this committee. And it is even more of an honor to be passed the gavel ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing on lessons learned from welfare reforms in other countries. "Good afternoon. "This hearing is the final hearing in our series on moving America’s families forward. "In ...
Today, the House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), held a hearing on ways to better coordinate welfare programs to serve families in need. At this hearing, Chairman Boustany released a chart highlighting the complexity of the current system, with more than 80 federal anti-poverty programs competing for success.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing on better coordinating welfare programs to serve families in need. "Good morning. This hearing is the latest in our series on moving America’s families forward. "In prior hearings we ...
The American idea: the notion that the condition of your birth doesn’t determine the outcome of your life. The notion that—with hard work, determination, and initiative—every American should have an equal chance at independence and success. Unfortunately, our current welfare system is painting a drastically different picture for many Americans. As it currently stands, our ...
Last week, Ways and Means launched a new series highlighting the many different reasons for welfare reform, and why now is the time to get started. Need a refresher? Think over 46 million Americans living in poverty. And though billions of taxpayer dollars are spent annually on our welfare system, ...
Here’s an idea: welfare reform. Though a rewrite of our welfare system is an ambitious goal, too many Americans are trapped in poverty without the opportunity they deserve. So it’s time we do something about it. Right now, dozens of programs spend billions of taxpayer dollars every year to help those who need it most. But they aren’t delivering the results we need. Our system doesn’t ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Earlier today, House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke to Jake Tapper, host of CNN’s The Lead, about the importance of fighting poverty, the Pope’s address to Congress, and his thoughts on Planned Parenthood. Excerpts of Ryan’s interview follow, and video is available by clicking the image below.
"A portrait of economic stagnation," said the Wall Street Journal. "America's quagmire" is how CBS News put it. These are the harsh descriptions of the economic situation in ...
WASHINGTON, DC — House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) released the following statement on today’s Census Bureau report showing that the poverty rate was unchanged in 2014, with 46.7 million people living in poverty. "This report shows that poverty remains a very real and pressing issue across the ...