Tax Reform

Passed in the House: Paulsen Bill Supporting American Startup Companies

September 22, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House voted 287 to 124 to pass the Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act (H.R. 5719). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will promote innovation and entrepreneurship and support America’s small startup businesses. Sponsored by Ways and Means Member Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), the legislation encourages employee ownership ...

W&M Advances 4 Commonsense Tax Bills 

September 21, 2016

Today, the Ways and Means Committee approved four tax bills to address three challenges facing the American people: energy production, student loans, and access to water. As Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) said: “Today we are continuing our work to advance the people’s priorities through an open, inclusive legislative process…  “Our ...

TONIGHT: W&M Bills on the House Floor

September 20, 2016

Tonight, the House will vote on eight bills from the Ways and Means Committee to solve a range of challenges facing the American people. The bills will improve the lives of workers and job creators, support our Olympians and Paralympians, expand access to quality health care, and strengthen trade rules to prevent trafficking in cultural property that could fund ...

Brady Statement After Meeting with Commissioner Vestager

September 20, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after meeting with European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager:  “I was glad to have the opportunity to speak directly with Commissioner Vestager today. I expressed strong concern about ...

W&M Announces Markup of Tax Legislation

September 19, 2016

What: Full Committee on Ways and Means Markup Where: 1100 Longworth House Office Building When: Wednesday, September 21, at 2:00 PM ET Live stream available HERE. Note: Wednesday’s Full Committee markup is a continuation of the

W&M Passes Four Commonsense Bills Out of Committee

September 14, 2016

The Ways and Means Committee today unanimously approved four bills that will improve the lives of workers and job creators, support our Olympians and Paralympians, and strengthen trade rules to prevent trafficking in cultural property that could fund terrorist ...

Brady Statement After W&M Member Meeting with Secretary Lew Regarding Section 385 Regulations

September 14, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after a bipartisan Member meeting with Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew regarding the potential economic impact of the Administration’s proposed section 385 regulations. “We appreciate the opportunity to meet with Secretary Lew today about this issue that will impact ...

W&M Announces Markup of Tax, Trade Enforcement Legislation

September 12, 2016

What: Full Committee on Ways and Means Markup Where: 1100 Longworth House Office Building When: Wednesday, September 14, at 3:00 PM ET Live stream available HERE. The Committee will consider the following: Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act (