Smith cites 4.3% GDP growth as validation of GOP tax policy; projections not independently verified
Procedural Verification

This post includes economic and fiscal claims that are not accompanied by citations to Congressional Budget Office reports, GAO audits, or Treasury analyses. While the press release references a 4.3% GDP growth figure from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the projected impacts of the Working Families Tax Cuts are based on internal estimates and partisan framing. Readers are encouraged to consult official sources for independent economic modeling.

Committee: House Ways and Means Committee (Majority Site)
Press Release Date: December 23, 2025

Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement celebrating the third quarter’s 4.3% GDP growth, calling it a sign that Republican-led tax reforms are fueling economic recovery. He credited the Working Families Tax Cuts, signed into law earlier in 2025, with boosting wages, increasing refunds, and encouraging small business investment.

The press release outlines projected impacts of the tax package, including $91 billion in additional tax refunds, a $7,200 increase in annual real wages per worker, and the creation of over 7 million jobs. It also highlights provisions such as 100% expensing for manufacturing structures, expanded child tax credits, and new deductions for seniors and tipped workers.

While the statement frames the tax cuts as a driver of economic growth, it does not cite independent evaluations or formal scoring from the Congressional Budget Office. The projections are presented as estimates from committee Republicans and are not accompanied by underlying methodology or third-party validation.

Readers can access the committee record through the citation below

Citation: House Ways and Means Committee (Majority) Press Release — Smith: “Pro-worker, pro-small business policies are already producing stronger economic growth.”

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