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
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
