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

"We need to fix our tax code—for everybody." That was the message from House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) yesterday. And today, the committee is turning words into action by moving forward on bills to provide tax certainty for those too often forgotten about in tax policy: Everyday Americans and small businesses. Yes, larger businesses need certainty to grow. But… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) delivered the following opening statement during the Ways and Means Committee markup of several tax bills designed to bring tax certainty for families and small businesses. "I just wanted to say a few words about what we’re doing here. Look, we all know that businesses need certainty to grow. They need a tax code that’s… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) delivered the following opening statement during the Ways and Means hearing on the President's fiscal year 2016 budget proposal with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew. "So, Secretary Lew, we got your budget yesterday, and I have to say, as a former budget chairman, I’m miffed. Four years in a row you’re late, and the minute… 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

At today's Ways and Means hearing, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew told Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) that the Social Security trust fund is "in stronger shape now" than when President Obama took office. Really, Mr. Secretary? No matter how you look at it, Social Security has only gotten weaker. Every year, the program’s trustees figure out how big of a shortfall… 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

WASHINGTON — In his first major policy address since assuming the top spot at the House Ways and Means Committee, Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) will speak at the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) about the committee’s trade policy agenda for the 114th Congress. In his remarks, he will make the case for how trade improves America’s economy, national security, and… Read more

WASHINGTON — House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) made an appearance on Meet the Press this morning. In his interview with moderator Chuck Todd, Chairman Ryan talked about the committee's focus on an "optimistic agenda for the country." Excerpts from his interview are below.  On committing himself to the Ways and Means Committee: “I decided early… Read more