WASHINGTON, DC – During the Ways and Means Committee markup of the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending and tax package, Congressman Jason Smith offered the Helping Hardworking Families Amendment that prevents government benefits from going to families with incomes up to $500,000 a year. “For four years, I worked closely with Ivanka Trump to try to ensure Missouri families could have paid leave if they had a child, got sick, or needed to care for a loved one,” said Rep. Jason Smith. “But Washington... READ MORE
VAN BUREN, MO – On August 18, Congressman Jason Smith submitted official comments for the record expressing concern about the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) proposed Roads and Trails Plan Preliminary Alternatives (R&T Plan). In his comments, he noted this proposal could reduce trails and limit access points inhibiting full enjoyment of the park for all visitors. Smith’s comments indicate the proposal fails to meet the needs of some of ONSR’s most frequent and loyal patrons. “Long before ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on Missouri’s Bicentennial Day, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith is celebrating passage of Missouri’s bicentennial resolution, which he sponsored in the House of Representatives. “For two centuries, the Show Me State has been showing folks how to get things done. To put it simply, you can’t talk about American history without talking about Missouri,” said Rep. Jason Smith. “As we start the next chapter in Missouri’s history, our future is bright, and I couldn’t be more excite... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith introduced the Love America Act, legislation aimed at encouraging patriotism and pride in our country and preventing our nation’s schools from teaching racist curriculum that promote hatred and division. “Americans have every reason to be proud of the ideals our country was founded on, but radical, left-wing education activists are hijacking school curriculums and injecting poisonous ideology onto our nation’s youth,” said Rep. Jason Smith. “T... READ MORE
Washington, DC. – Last week, Rep. Jason Smith reintroduced the Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States (EMPOWERS) Act, which would mandate federal agencies consider local stakeholders’ input when making changes to the species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Congressman Smith spoke about how these decisions disproportionally affect rural areas and the impact the ESA can have on our local communities. “For too long, decisions about which species are pr... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), joined by Senators Roger Marshall (KS) and Mike Rounds (SD) and Representative Dusty Johnson (SD) introduced the Feed America by Incentivizing Rural (FAIR) Meat Packing Act to ensure a level playing field for our nation’s cattlemen and to return to fair prices for both cattlemen and consumers. The FAIR Meat Packing Act creates two tax incentives to facilitate the formation of small- and mid-sized meat processing facilities allowing cattle producer... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Jason Smith and Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) have introduced two bipartisan bills that will empower working students to pursue higher education while still participating in the workforce and earning money. These two pieces of legislation will reduce the reliance on student loans and reward those who work while learning by allowing employers to offer tax-free education assistance. The first bill, the Upward Mobility Enhancement Act, was introduced by Rep. Ja... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith introduced new legislation to prevent healthcare providers from participating in federal healthcare programs if they deny the removal of contraceptive devices without the approval of an individual’s conservator or prescribe birth control to the individual without her consent. The Conservatorships Immoral Relationship with Contraception in the United States (CIRCUS) Act was inspired by the recent revelation that Britney Spears was forced to kee... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced it would keep the current Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) core population threshold of 50,000 in place for the next ten years after review and public comment. OMB was considering changing the threshold to 100,000. MSA standards are used by the federal government to determine eligibility for certain programs and grant opportunities. This decision follows a letter to OMB on June 30th led by House Budget Committee Rep... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith introduced two amendments that would speed up critical infrastructure projects – while reducing costs and bureaucratic red tape – and ensure electric vehicle batteries don’t increase our reliance on foreign countries for critical minerals. Both amendments were blocked by Speaker Pelosi in the House Rules Committee. “The facts are clear. While Washington Democrats push forward with Green New Deal policies that drive up the cost of energy for the working cl... READ MORE