Speaker's Blog
Six Months of Tax Reform
June 22, 2018
It’s been just six months under the new tax law, and already, we’ve seen millions of Americans receive bonuses, workers’ wages increase, one million jobs created, utility rates lowered in 48 states, record levels of unemployment—the list goes on. Read More
Speaker Ryan’s Floor Speech Urging Support for Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Opioids
June 22, 2018
Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke on the floor in support of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which brings a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating opioid addiction and stopping the opioid epidemic. Read More
On the House Floor, Speaker Ryan Honors Dr. Charles Krauthammer
June 22, 2018
Simply put, I loved the man. I loved his work. I would marvel over not just what he said, but how he said it. He had this unique ability to take the issue of the moment and place it perfectly in the context of just bigger things. Read More
Speaker Ryan Provides Update on Immigration, Strong Economy, Farm Bill
June 21, 2018
At his weekly press conference, Speaker Ryan provided an update on the situation at the border and the immigration bills the House will vote on today. He also spoke about how the growing economy is creating new opportunities and openings for workers, and why now is the right time to pass a farm bill that includes workforce development reforms. Read More
Speaker Ryan Reflects on Tax Reform, Six Months Later
June 21, 2018
For the last eight years of what I would call "Obamanomics," they overregulated the economy. They kept taxes too high, and they were stopping economic growth from taking off. And I just knew that if we actually did the things that we know grow the economy—regulatory relief and comprehensive tax reform—we would bring in a burst of new confidence for people to take risks and for big and small businesses alike to expand. Read More