WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take certain measures, including forgiving all Medicare accelerated payments for rural hospitals that are experiencing severe financial hardship. Today Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take certain me... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the U.S. Military Right to Carry Act to allow members of the United States Armed Forces to renew their concealed carry permit by mail if they are stationed outside of the state. States that fail to comply run the risk of losing federal funding. Smith was notified of this problem by an active duty service member from southern Missouri who was stationed at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. After reaching out about... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), one of the authors of the Missouri castle doctrine legislation, introduced the American Family and Private Property Defense Act. This legislation guarantees American families have the right to defend their home and their private property. It comes after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner filed charges against Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Monday night. Specifically, Smith’s legislation prevents a U.S. citizen from being prosecu... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith’s (R-MO) two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have improved the safety of the American people were blocked by Speaker Pelosi from being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. One of Smith’s amendments would have removed language inserted by Speaker Pelosi that blocks the President’s ability to use military construction funds to build the wall along the southern border of the United States. His othe... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced today that he will be starting his 30-county visit to 30 different southern Missouri agricultural operations this week. Smith routinely dedicates his summers to visiting with different farmers, families, and small businesses; learning more about their operations and the challenges they are currently facing. Southern Missouri is home to a vibrant and diverse agricultural community that faces unique challenges for continued growth and succe... READ MORE
JACKSON, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award by Barrell 131, a local business in Jackson on Thursday afternoon. Congressman Smith received the award for his work in the U.S. Congress to defend the liberty and freedom of small businesses as well as his track record of fighting for less regulations, lower taxes and pro-growth polices here in the U.S. which allow small businesses to prosper and hire. Congressman Smith spe... READ MORE
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission in Poplar Bluff is receiving nearly $400,000 in economic development assistance to expand broadband connectivity. The Commission oversees economic development efforts in Butler, Carter, Reynolds, Ripley, and Wayne counties. Improving broadband connectivity across southern Missouri has been a top priority for Congressman Smith, and he has consistently raised the issue with the White House... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith’s (R-MO) amendment to speed up infrastructure projects, while also reducing costs, was blocked by Speaker Pelosi from being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. Specifically, Smith’s amendment would have prevented federal agencies from performing redundant environmental assessments that cause massive project delays. Currently, there are multiple agencies that go through their own burdensome approval processes only to achieve the same results. ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) was honored by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) with having one of the strongest voting records in the United States Congress for supporting limited government, economic freedom, and low taxes. This year Smith is one of only 48 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to have earned the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for an outstanding voting record during the 2019 Congressional session. He is the only Representative or Senator to win the award fr... READ MORE
SALEM, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced that Madi Holt of Advance High School has been selected as the overall winner for Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District in the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Holt’s work “Patriotism Lives On” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. “I was blown away by the quality of the artwork we received this year from across southern Missouri,” said Congressman Smith. “First, let me say congratulations to Madi for being chosen... READ MORE