Richard Neal

House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., left, speaks with ranking member Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., before a committee markup on Sept. 11.

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House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., left, said the White House action mirrors committee legislation. Ranking member Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., said Congress still has to act on comprehensive legislation.