Subcommittees
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The Ways and Means Committee has six subcommittees that allow members a forum to examine specific areas within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Subject to the formal approval of the full committee, the Chairman and Ranking Member establish the Committee’s subcommittees and membership for each Congressional session. The Chairman and Ranking Member serve as ex officio members of all subcommittees.
For the 112th Congress, the Committee’s subcommittees include: