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Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) announced today that he will
serve on the House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Trade and
Select Revenue Measures for the 117th Congress. Following his
appointments, Rep. LaHood released the following statement:
"Serving on the Ways and Means Committee provides an important
voice for the 18th District of Illinois in Washington on issues
like trade, tax, health care, and social security. In our
region, free and fair trade and sound tax policy are economic
drivers for farmers, manufacturers, small businesses, and
workers. On these key subcommittees, I intend to provide central
and west-central Illinois with an important seat at the table to
help shape policy on kitchen table issues that benefit our
hard-working communities. Over the next two years, I look
forward to continuing work under Ways and Means Republican
Leader Kevin Brady to move our country forward, advocate for
pro-growth policies that expand trade markets, and drive
economic prosperity throughout America."
Congressman Darin LaHood was appointed to the House Ways and
Means Committee in January of 2018. This will be his second full
term serving on the House Ways and Means Committee.
The Ways and Means Committee is the oldest committee of the
United States Congress, and 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
exercises jurisdiction over revenue and related issues such as
tariffs, reciprocal trade agreements, and the bonded debt of the
United States. It also holds jurisdiction over revenue-related
aspects of the Social Security system, Medicare, and social
services programs.
Learn more about Ways and Means Republicans and important
initiatives HERE.
[Congressman Darin LaHood]
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