Ways and Means Committee Law & Legal Definition

Ways and Means Committee is a permanent committee of the U.S. House of Representatives that makes recommendations to the U.S. House on all bills for raising revenue. The committee is the principal source of legislation concerning issues such as taxation, customs duties, and international trade agreements. The primary duty of the committee is the consideration of ways and means for raising revenue for the support of the government and the expenses incurred in the performance of its duties.