WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith called upon the United States Department of Justice to open investigations into incidences of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. In a separate letter to state election officials, Smith also outlined his concerns with their actions and issued a reminder that the election is not over. Smith said, “President Trump is right to demand transparency and accuracy in the ballot counting process. We must count every legal vote, but only l... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), joined by Missouri Reps. Graves, Luetkemeyer, Hartzler, Long, and Wagner introduced the Feed America by Incentivizing Rural (FAIR) Meat Packing Act to ensure a level playing field for Missouri cattlemen and to return to fair prices for both cattlemen and families. The FAIR Meat Packing Act creates two incentives to facilitate the formation of small and mid-sized meat processing facilities allowing cattle producers to compete for better prices in t... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Secure America’s Medicine Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to begin procuring critical medications the Federal Government should ensure are readily available for the American public in the event of another national health emergency. According to Congressman Smith, one of the lasting impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is that it has shown us our overreliance upon foreign drug manufacturing clearl... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). This legislation prevents businesses owned by citizens of the People’s Republic of China or headquartered in China from receiving any taxpayer funded assistance offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Upon introduction, Smith said, “The fact that your hard-earned dollars would go to propping up businesses in China is unconsciona... READ MORE
NIANGUA, MO – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler at a roundtable with farmers to discuss the importance of regulatory certainty for the agricultural community. As part of the event, Administrator Wheeler & Smith announced EPA’s decision to approve continued use of several herbicides important for Missouri farmers, including atrazine. Atrazine is a well-studied herbicide and is the second most widely used herbicide in th... READ MORE
Fruitland, MO – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced today the award of funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development to Cape Girardeau County Reorganized Common Sewer District. The over $17 million award will be used to make an important infrastructure and consolidation update for the sewer district to improve water and environmental quality in the entire Cape Girardeau County. “Infrastructure investment like this in rural parts of the country is essenti... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jason Smith introduced the Integrity of Our Elections Act, which would ensure only U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote receive a mail ballot for a federal election. Recent concerning reports around the country involving voting irregularities and fraud through the mail directed the need for Smith to act. About taking the action Smith said, “Safeguarding our federal election process and its integrity has to be a priority as we enter what will be one of the mo... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the closure of the Salem Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Congressman Smith recently learned of this decision and expressed his strong opposition to senior leadership at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA had made no prior attempts to contact the Congressman’s office for assistance in keeping the clinic open. In the wake of this decision, he has called upon the VA to do everything in its power to ensure vete... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s (R-MO) amendment to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to begin the process of listing and securing critical medications the Federal Government should ensure are readily available for the American public in the event of another national health emergency. Congressman Smith said that in light of what has transpired during the coronavirus outbreak, protecting and expanding our nation... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced an amendment to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) funding bill to remove controversial and partisan language that was added by House Democrats at the expense of Missouri sportsmen. On the last full day of the Obama-Biden administration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a “Director’s Order,” setting in place an almost total ban on the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands. Thankfully, less than two months i... READ MORE