Rural healthcare is often scarce and underresourced. Our communities are often neglected while money is thrown into metropolitan areas along the coasts. This is simply unacceptable when rural health providers can be the only lifelines available to patients for miles and miles around. I’ve worked hard to expand access to rural healthcare and make sure our sick and elderly receive the care they deserve. Read the full article here. READ MORE
I sat down with Lucas Presson, assistant publisher of the Cape Girardeau newspaper Southeast Missourian, for a wide-ranging interview about my work to support President Trump’s legislative agenda. I know that the President is a champion for the people of southern Missouri, and I have worked hard to help his legislative agenda pass in Congress. Together, we have cut taxes for middle-class families, fought for rational strategies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and fought to open global m... READ MORE
James Carroll, the White House Director of National Drug Control Policy recently visited our District to meet with Governor Parson and me. We discussed the impact of drug addiction and how to expand rural health access in our community with law enforcement professionals and health experts. Since 2010, over 100 rural hospitals have closed in the United States, some of them in our area. Rural hospital closures are often associated with an increase in an area’s mortality rate – in short: people die... READ MORE
A few weeks ago, I was privileged to attend and listen to the President give the State of the Union Address. His address to the nation was one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard, and his message was simple: America is stronger today than it was prior to him taking office. I’m also pleased that the President signed into law a bill I supported to empower law enforcement to keep opioid products out of our communities. This will keep our communities safe and clean and help our law enforcement take... READ MORE
I recently attended the 68th National Prayer Breakfast and invited Andy Lambel, who is the lead pastor of the First United Methodist Church in West Plains, to join me. We met with Christians from throughout the world to join and pray for our nation and its future. After hearing both President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence speak, I sat down for an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network about life in Congress and the common bonds of faith that unite us as Americans. Click here to ... READ MORE
This year, I invited Poplar Bluff Chief of Police Danny Whiteley to attend the State of the Union Address with me. Chief Whiteley has been a leading voice in the fight against drugs in our communities and a champion for building a border wall as a way to keep drugs and criminals out of our country in the first place. I invited him to the President’s speech to highlight his work and the steps still remaining to reduce crime and drug abuse in our communities. While in Washington, he talked with ot... READ MORE
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump on both impeachment charges. The Left has been determined to impeach him since Day One with false claims they made up as they went along. After wasting the American people’s time and money on this sham investigation, it is now time for Congress to resume the work we were sent here to do for the American People. Click here to read my full thoughts. READ MORE
Washington Democrats’ impeachment proceedings are the result of an ongoing attempt to erase President Trump’s electoral victory, and I am strongly opposed to all of it. This is not just an impeachment of the President but an impeachment of the 63 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump such as myself. In an interview with the Southeast Missourian, I explain why I am choosing to stand with the President and vote against these baseless articles of impeachment. Read the full article here. READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) touted over $2.9 million for infrastructure improvements at Malden Regional Airport (MAW) in Dunklin County. This funding, part of a grant program with the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration, is expected to be used primarily for resurfacing the airport’s runways. After the grant was announced, Congressman Smith spoke about his work to improve rural infrastructure in southeast Missouri. “Enhancing rural infrastructure creates jobs and bui... READ MORE
I have spoken with both our Governor and FEMA. Both pledged state and federal assistance to our area. I am in constant communication with folks on the ground and am visiting many affected areas. As I get updates from our first responders, I will pass along the information. Follow me on Facebook for updates. I know many of you have been severely affected by this storm already, but the danger is not over. Please stay off the roads and in a safe location. Do not try to cross roadways that have wate... READ MORE
