PARK HILLS, MO – Congressman Jason Smith congratulated Congressional Art Competition finalists and announced the winner during a reception at Mineral Area College on Saturday. Makayla Cahill from Salem R-80 High School won the 8th Congressional District Competition with a mosaic of a young girl from Salem entitled “Reflections of Youth.” “Makayla’s piece had so much detail and truly captured the life and joy in the young girl’s eyes,” said Congressman Smith. Cahill said she chose to do a mosaic ... READ MORE
PARK HILLS, MO – Congressman Jason Smith delivered the commencement address to Central Methodist University Graduates on Saturday where he shared his personal experiences from his time in college to becoming a Member of Congress. “I was honored to be invited to address this outstanding group of graduates,” said Congressman Smith. “I know how hard it is to work your way through school and I applaud the graduates who were able to do that. Every one of them has a lot to be proud of.” In his speech,... READ MORE
SALEM, MO – Congressman Jason Smith met with Dent County Commissioners Darrell Skiles and Dennis Purcell and Montauk State Park Superintendent Doug Rusk on Friday to inspect damage from recent floods. The Dent County Commissioners shared their work to ensure county roads are safe for residents to travel and their work to rebuild its infrastructure to be ready for tourist season. Rusk showed Smith damage sustained to cabins at the park and what they are doing to get ready for campers. “I am grate... READ MORE
LICKING, MO – Congressman Jason Smith was in Texas County on Friday to meet with small business owners Joaqin Torrans and Jennifer Bernard, and Texas County Emergency Management Director Keith Follin. Torrans and Bernard own the Boiling Springs Resort where many cabins were lost to flooding. “Joaqin and Jennifer’s perseverance through this disaster is incredible,” said Congressman Smith. “They told me about their plans to reopen for Memorial Day weekend and shared their gratitude for the volunte... READ MORE
EMINENCE, MO – Congressman Jason Smith was in Eminence on Monday to meet with Mayor Jim Anderson, and Presiding Commissioner Jeff Cowen to learn more about the flooding and recovery efforts in the area. U.S. Rep. Smith, Mayor Anderson, and Presiding Commissioner Cowen met at Eminence City Hall to discuss areas that were damaged in Eminence and Shannon County and talk about the town’s plans for rebuilding. Following the meeting, Mayor Anderson took Smith to see damage in the community. “Everyone ... READ MORE
Today’s vote was about standing up for my neighbors in southeast and south central Missouri who want a lower cost of healthcare. Our repeal of President Obama’s healthcare law will end unfair penalties on families who are being forced to buy something they don’t want and get Washington bureaucrats out of the relationship between you and your doctor. Folks in our area are some of the strongest and most resilient found anywhere, but 25,800 of them are being supplied with second rate care through o... 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
Today, Congressman Jason Smith met with President Trump at the White House as he signed a Presidential memorandum to stop foreign countries from flooding the global markets with subsidized aluminum. Countries subject to the action include China, Russia, Canada and Mexico. Countries like China lack natural advantages to produce aluminum yet there is still a severe oversupply of Chinese-produced aluminum in the world market. This oversupply is largely due to their government illegally subsidizing ... READ MORE
FARMINGTON, MO – Today, Congressman Jason Smith led a public Listening Post with people from the Farmington area. He spent over an hour talking with them about their concerns and getting feedback on what they need to make Washington work for them. After the meeting, Congressman Smith said, “Whether it's a listening post or visiting with farmers, families and small business owners, conversations like these help me better represent southeast and south central Missouri.” During the Listening Post, ... READ MORE
Caruthersville, MO – On Friday, Congressman Jason Smith was honored with an award for supporting policies that create jobs, innovation and growth within the manufacturing sector. The National Association of Manufacturers awarded Smith with the Manufacturing Legislative Excellence award. This award recognizes Smith’s work to repeal harmful regulations and his fight to free the manufacturing industry from unnecessary burdens that inhibit production. “American ingenuity can compete with anyone in t... READ MORE
