Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is one of the most important committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is primarily responsible for handling tax legislation and government revenue. This committee proposes new taxes, modifies existing ones, and oversees social programs like Social Security and Medicare. Because its recommendations are often the basis for major fiscal policies, it plays a crucial role in shaping the nation’s economy. Essentially, it is where decisions about how the government raises money and spends it begin.