WASHINGTON — Today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) introduced "The Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015" in both the Senate and House. The legislation would prevent people from receiving both Social Security disability benefits and… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 644, the Fighting Hunger Incentive Act, legislation that makes permanent certain tax provisions that encourage charitable giving. Upon passage, Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement. "Our charities do tremendous work fighting poverty in our country, and the last thing we should do is make… Read more

WASHINGTON — House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement in response to the January employment situation report. "This report is welcome news. Growing our economy and creating good jobs in this country must be our top priority. Still, this recovery is too fragile for far too many. And in the long-term unemployed there's a lot of potential that… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA), Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX), and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to protect the American taxpayer and take commonsense steps to end fraud involving important benefits. A recent report by the Social Security… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen demanding answers as to why the IRS rehired hundreds of former employees who were previously terminated for performance or conduct issues, including the mishandling of taxpayer information. This discovery came as a result of a… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Chairman Paul Ryan delivered the following remarks at the Washington International Trade Association on his vision for expanded U.S. trade. "Hi, everybody. I want to thank Steve for the introduction. And I want to thank all of you for joining us here today. As you know, this is my first time at WITA [Washington International Trade Association]. And this is a very… Read more

WASHINGTON — This morning, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver an address at the Washington International Trade Association about his vision for expanded U.S. trade. Below are excerpts from his remarks, as prepared for delivery. "So, trade is good for America. People have legitimate gripes with the global economy. But let’s be sure we’ve grabbed… Read more

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel op-ed   I decided not to run for president for a simple reason: Our economy — our country — is in jeopardy, and I have an opportunity to do something about it right where I am. The way I see it, the American idea — that the condition of your birth doesn't determine the outcome of your life — is fading. And there's no better place in the House of… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 596, legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill also directs three House Committees, including the Ways and Means Committee, to develop patient-centered legislation to replace the law. Upon passage, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement. “Instead… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal. "For six years the president has pursued higher taxes and higher spending, and our economy has paid the price. This budget is simply more of the same. The American people are working harder than ever to get ahead,… Read more