WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee for the 118th Congress:

“I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to serve on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and join Chairman Smith in our shared mission to take America in a new, more empowering direction for our people, our businesses, and a stronger, more economically secure future with lower inflation and greater earning potential for our families. With Congress no longer under complete Democrat control, we have an opportunity, and a profound responsibility, to offer solutions that will: strengthen the ability of every American worker to thrive in good paying jobs that help them meet the needs of their families and save for their futures; enable American businesses to compete in a global economy while encouraging growth of critical industries here at home and with our allies, rather than under a genocidal, communist regime in China; and hold the Biden Administration accountable for the weaponization of federal agencies, including the IRS, against the interests and well-being of Americans and American businesses.

In the long tradition of Texas membership on the House Ways and Means Committee that includes immediate past Chairman, Kevin Brady, and legendary Chairman, Bill Archer, I look forward to ensuring Texans are well served and have a strong voice on this vital committee to promote growth, opportunity, and more freedom for our people and our country. With this new committee assignment, North Texans can be assured we will play a pivotal role in how our nation’s tax and financial policies are directed towards economic expansion, generational wealth accumulation, and incentivizing critical business development in our country. I am humbled and grateful to have earned the unanimous support of the Texas Republican delegation and the guidance of former Chairman, Kevin Brady in seeking this important new role for the people of North Texas.”

Here is a statement from Ways and Means Chairman, Jason Smith:

“Congresswoman Van Duyne is a dedicated public servant and is an extraordinary addition to the Ways and Means Committee. Her experience will be invaluable to our bold Republican agenda that supports working families, lower taxes, and promotes investment in America. Congresswoman Van Duyne is a strong voice for holding the Biden Administration accountable, and I look forward to working together to roll back efforts by the Biden Administration to use the IRS to target the middle class.”