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House Ways and Means
Coverage of House Ways and Means in the Nexus archive.
- Ways and Means chair warns he ‘won’t support’ next reconciliation bill without tax provisions
House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith stated he will not support the GOP’s next budget reconciliation bill without tax provisions. House Republicans are discussing potential measures for a third reconciliation bill, including healthcare fraud crackdowns and energy permitting reforms, but uncertainty remains about tax inclusion. Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo acknowledged opportunities for tax and healthcare reforms but noted challenges in aligning priorities.