House Ways

• Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Richard Neal plans a broad tax agenda if he reclaims the Ways and Means gavel after a House control change. • Neal is unlikely to revive the battle over President Trump's tax returns, focusing instead on more urgent priorities like corporate rates and credits. • This positions Democrats to counter GOP tax policies, impacting revenue and economic inequality debates.

The House Committee on Ways and Means scheduled a hearing for March 17, 2026, titled 'Advancing America's Interests at the World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference,' to discuss U.S. trade strategies. The session will address tariff policies, global supply chains, and WTO reforms amid ongoing affordability concerns. Lawmakers aim to align positions ahead of the international meeting. This reflects heightened focus on trade legislation influencing domestic economic policy.