Congressman Jason Smith Visits Martin Rice Mill as Part of 4th Annual Farm Tour Bernie, MO – Yesterday, as part of his 4th Annual Farm Tour Congressman Jason Smith visited Martin Rice in Bernie to view the rice operations and speak with owners Tim, David and Mike Martin about their industry, how the rice mill operates, and the issues they are facing. Smith commented, “Great companies like Martin Rice make it possible for Missouri to be one of the largest rice-growing states in America. And, afte... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Visits Heckemeyer’s Sweet Sorghum Farm as Part of 4th Annual Farm Tour Sikeston, MO – Yesterday, as part of his 4th Annual Farm Tour Congressman Jason Smith visited Heckemeyer’s Sweet Sorghum Farm in Sikeston to view the sorghum operations and speak with owner Matt Heckemeyer about their industry and the issues they are facing. Smith commented, “ I am so impressed with the efficiency of operations at Heckemeyer Farm and their commitment to discovering new, innovative way... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Announces 4th Annual Farm Tour Tour will highlight the diversity in agriculture across all 30 counties in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District Cape Girardeau, MO – Today, Congressman Jason Smith is unveiling the schedule of his 4th Annual Farm Tour. This year’s tour will cover nearly 3,000 miles while crisscrossing all 30 counties in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District. “Agriculture is what drives the economy here in southeast and south central Missouri. It is a big p... READ MORE
U.S. House Passes Rep. Jason Smith’s Amendment to Stop Taxpayer Funding of Radical Environmental Groups Smith’s amendment blocks federal agencies from using U.S. tax dollars to pay legal fees in environmental cases The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s amendment to H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2017. Smith’s amendment restricts federal agencies from using American taxpayer dollars to pay for leg... READ MORE
U.S. House Passes Rep. Jason Smith’s Amendment to Block Taxpayer Funded Propaganda Smith’s amendment blocks funding to the EPA Environmental Education grant program Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s amendment to H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2017. The amendment blocks funding to the EPA’s Environmental Education (EE) grant program, preventing millions of taxpayer dollars from cont... READ MORE
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act advanced by the Ways and Means Committee H.R. 5659 increases insurance coverage options for those with serious Kidney Illness Today, the Ways and Means Committee advanced Congressman Jason Smith’s bill, H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act of 2016, during a committee markup. Smith’s bill removes current government rules and restrictions preventing End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients from acces... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith introduces bipartisan legislation to Improve Care for Patients with Kidney Failure Smith Bill would increase insurance coverage options for those with serious Kidney Illnesses Today, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) introduced legislation to help increase choice & care options for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act of 2016, or ESRD Choice Act, will remove current government rules and restrictions p... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Recognized by American Conservative Union for Consistent Conservative Record American Conservative Union is leading, oldest, and most trusted voice in Advancing Conservatism Today, Congressman Jason Smith received an award from the American Conservative Union (ACU) for his conservative voting record and advancement of conservative policies and principles. The American Conservative Union is the leading and most respected group evaluating the Conservative record of Members ... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Initiates Congressional Delegation calling on Attorney General Chris Koster to Join Multistate lawsuit against Obama’s transgender bathroom guidance Today, Congressman Smith led the Missouri Congressional Delegation in calling on Attorney General Chris Koster to join the 11-state federal lawsuit against the Obama Administration’s transgender bathroom guidance in order to protect students in Missouri. The Obama administration and Departments of Education and Justice recent... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith (MO-8) issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court blocked President Obama’s plan to issue executive amnesty to five million illegal aliens in the United States v. Texas case. “Today’s decision is a victory for the American people and the Constitution. In March 2016 I helped file a court brief in support of the state of Texas in their suit against the president's illegal mass amnesty. The president has continually used regulations and executive orders to... READ MORE