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Ways and Means Committee

noun

A permanent committee of the United States House of Representatives that makes recommendations to the US House on all bills that would raise revenue.

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... reducing expenditures is to secure a reduction in taxes. That purpose is about to be realized. With commendable promptness the Ways and Means Committee of the House has undertaken in advance of the meeting of the Congress to frame a revenue act. As the bill has proceeded through the committee it has taken on a nonpartisan character, and both Republicans and Democrats have joined in a measure which embodies many sound ...

— Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present • Various

Words linked to "Ways and Means Committee" : standing committee