Missouri is better off today because of the service of Senator Blunt. As a fellow son of southern Missouri, I have always valued the advice and mentorship of our senior Senator and am grateful to call him a friend. He was one of the first people to encourage me to run for Congress and someone I have been proud to partner with to help protect our way of life in Missouri. Whatever comes next, I know Roy will always continue to help the people of Missouri. I am truly humbled by the outreach from Mi... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted a call with leaders from Missouri Sheltered Workshops. During the call, attendees were able to share their concerns with President Biden’s proposal to implement a $15 Washington hourly mandate on small businesses that would have resulted in eliminating a program that allows Missourians with disabilities to find their place in the workforce. “Sheltered workplaces are more than a job for many of these individuals,” said Rep. Jason Smith. “Sh... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Congressman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to make the 20 percent pass-through small business tax deduction permanent. Their bill, the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” will support small businesses, help create jobs and strengthen our economy. Without congressional action the tax deduction will expire at the end of 2025. “Montana small businesses help our communities ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jason Smith introduced legislation that would make permanent the new and increased Child Tax Credit created by the Republican Tax Cuts. “Becoming a parent is the most important job a mother of father will ever have, but our tax code needs to reflect the growing needs of working families. Since doubling the Child Tax Credit Missouri families have seen more money in their pockets, but they need certainty that this support will continue to be there for them. Ma... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith introduced legislation that prohibits the use of federal tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of abortion clinics. “For over 40 years, federal funds have been barred from going to organizations that support abortion services. Yet, there is a loophole in the tax code that allows abortion clinics to be built using subsidized tax-free bonds. Today, I’m proud to sponsor the No Abortion Bonds Act which closes the loophole and protects hardworking Mis... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) introduced the Student Empowerment Act, which would expand the use of tax-free 529 College Savings Plans to allow families to save for K-12 education expenses. Eligible expenses would include tuition, books and instructional materials, tutoring expenses, fees for exams related to college admissions, and educational therapy for students with disabilities. “Empowering students and working families is vital to the growth a... READ MORE
Next week, your 117th United States Congress will convene for the first time. After the election of Speaker and the adoption of the Rules of Congress, the action will quickly move to reading aloud the electoral votes submitted by each state from this past November's election - counting them, and declaring the vote tally for President and Vice President. During that process, the question will be put before your elected officials - does anyone object to the certification of electoral votes of a st... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith introduced the Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act, which would require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) to continue reimbursing Medicare providers for certain audio-only telehealth visits. At the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Congressman Smith held a call with 50 health care providers, doctors, and other medical professionals from around southern Missouri to hear from them about what resources they need and how he... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s legislation, H.R. 5534, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Act. This legislation ensures thousands of kidney transplant recipients continue to have access to the drugs they need to remain healthy and saves the federal government hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. Specifically, this legislation would extend Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs fo... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) has been elected to serve as the Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee. Upon the selection, Smith made the following remarks: “Missourians know the importance of having a budget and sticking to it. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi does not. The fiscal challenges facing our country are great, we spent 5 times more last year paying interest on our country’s debt than we did to provide benefits to our veterans, that’s no... READ MORE