WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) praised the Trump Administration’s updated Medicare guidance announced on Monday, which will permit health care providers to evaluate seniors over the telephone instead of in person or requiring a video conference. Smith has been urging the Administration to make this change to Medicare’s telehealth requirements after hearing concerns from rural health care providers. Two weeks ago, Congressman Smith held a call with 50 health care providers, docto... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) provided a list of policies to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday to help farmers and producers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal outlined what executive steps the Trump Administration can take and what policies they can support to ease the burden on farmers during this difficult time. The proposal included numerous ideas Smith gathered from conference calls he has held with individuals thr... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) applauded President Trump’s decision to sign an executive order on Monday going after individuals intentionally manipulating the supply of vital medical materials and equipment—such as masks and ventilators—in order to turn a profit. Rep. Smith previously introduced the Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act, a bipartisan bill to ensure hard-working families are protected from price gouging during a national emergency. He also stressed that it is import... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) is urging Congressional Leaders and the White House to include his “Rural Relief” package of proposals in upcoming legislative responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Smith wants to ensure that the federal government is responsive to the challenges facing rural communities and has shared dozens of policy proposals with leaders and the Administration to help rural Missourians. On Thursday, Congressman Smith held a conference call with 50 health care ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act to ensure hard-working families are protected from price gouging of medical and non-medical essentials with the outbreak of coronavirus. Protecting American consumers from price gouging is a focus of President Donald Trump and his administration. During a press conference at the White House on February 26, President Trump said his administration would “definitely investigate” any reports of price gou... READ MORE
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
