House · Standing committee
House Committee on Ways and Means
Official site: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/
Composition
45 members
Jurisdiction
The Committee on Ways and Means is the chief tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives. The Committee derives a large share of its jurisdiction from Article I, Section VII of the U.S. Constitution, which declares, “All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.” The committee has jurisdiction over revenue and related issues such as tariffs, reciprocal trade agreements, and the bonded debt of the United States. It also oversees revenue-related aspects of the Social Security system, Medicare, and social services programs.
Leadership
Chair
Ranking member
Full roster · 45 members
Methodology note
This committee has significant jurisdiction over the health sector. Members above flagged with a "Disclosed health trades" badge have one or more Periodic Transaction Reports (PTRs) covering companies in that sector. The label does not imply legal violation — Members are permitted to hold and trade individual securities under current law, including via managed accounts. Trades shown are disclosed PTR filings; the conflict assessment is our analytical lens on them.
Subcommittees (6)