Just hours after we officially entered the New Year, an evil terrorist drove a truck down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens of others. After crashing his vehicle, which was flying an ISIS flag, the terrorist was shot and killed by heroic law enforcement officers who didn’t hesitate to rush toward danger to save countless lives. My heart goes out to the loved ones of the victims of this heinous terror attack. The people of New Orleans are incredibly res... READ MORE
Happy New Year! We can finally turn the page on 2024 – a year that was defined by crisis after crisis and immense hardship. Thanks to the American people electing a Republican-controlled Congress and sending President Donald Trump back to the White House, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about what the next twelve months will bring. With President Trump and Republicans setting the agenda in Washington, we’ll work around the clock to advance the policies we need to get our nation back... READ MORE
Merry Christmas! It’s that very special time of year where we get together with loved ones and celebrate our long-time family traditions. Christmas is a joyous time, but it can also be stressful – whether it’s driving long hours to visit family, running to the grocery store to pick up a missing ingredient for Grandma’s cookie recipe, or making sure everyone leaves the house on time to get a front row seat in church. That’s why it’s always important to take a step back and remember why we celebra... READ MORE
Here in southeast and south-central Missouri, agriculture is our number one economic driver. Our farmers and ranchers produce the best agriculture products found anywhere in the world, including cattle, corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, and peanuts. As a cattle rancher and small business owner, I know first-hand that decisions made in Washington have a major impact on just about every aspect of our lives. And that’s just one of the many reasons I cannot wait for President-elect Donald Trump to retur... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) issued the following statement after being reappointed by the Republican Steering Committee to continue serving as Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress: “We have before us a tremendous opportunity and a responsibility to deliver for working families and small businesses across America who are crying out for relief after four years of rising prices and crippling economic uncertainty. That begins by building on the success of th... READ MORE
On December 1, President Joe Biden proved yet again that he is the most corrupt Commander in Chief in American history when he pardoned his son Hunter Biden for serious tax and gun crimes that would have landed the average American in prison. After claiming he wouldn’t pardon his son and spending the last four years lecturing Americans about the importance of the rule of law, Biden has shown just how empty his and Washington Democrats’ rhetoric truly is. No matter how hard he tries to spin it, t... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.), along with members of the Missouri congressional delegation, called on the Biden administration to move quickly to approve Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request for a major disaster declaration following the severe weather that destroyed homes, businesses, and infrastructure and caused multiple deaths in southeast and south-central Missouri last month. The disaster declaration includes a total of 14 counties, 11 of which are locate... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon after previously stating “I will not pardon him,” for crimes over a ten-year period committed by his son Hunter Biden who was charged and convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and tax evasion: “The same President Biden who unequivocally said in June he would abide by the jury’s decision in his son Hunter Biden’s case and would not p... READ MORE
Just like millions of Americans, I’m incredibly relieved that soon we will once again have a leader in the White House who will fight to make our border secure. President-elect Donald Trump will waste no time enacting the policies we need to bring an end to the worst border crisis in American history. He is working around the clock to ensure his administration is ready on day one to begin the process of making our border secure and our communities safe again. Trump’s plan to launch a mass deport... READ MORE
Ever since I was a young kid, Thanksgiving is something I’ve always looked forward to. It’s a cherished time where we catch up with family, sit down for a delicious meal, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s a tradition that has been celebrated by generation after generation of Americans. This great tradition was born over four hundred years ago, when Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe held a three-day, celebratory festival. Despite cultural differences and a language barrier, they were ab... READ MORE
