“While we may disagree on the merits of Chairman Shuster's proposal with respect to privatization, I believe we share a strong interest in maintaining and enforcing the Committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, we should not waive jurisdiction over matters of revenue collection. The Committee's exclusive jurisdiction over revenue measures reflects the grave importance of their consideration in the Congress; we should work together to ensure that these issues receive the Committee's full attention.” Source: Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA), the top Democrat on the House Committee on Ways and Means, flagged an important issue in a July 12 letter to the committee chairman, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX). Brady has waived initial jurisdiction over H.R. 2997, even though it makes significant tax-policy changes.
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