Congressman Jason Smith Sworn Into the 115th Congress Today, Congressman Jason Smith was sworn into the 115th Congress. This is the start of his second full term representing the Eighth Congressional District of Missouri and the 30 counties it encompasses across southeastern and south central Missouri. “It is an incredible honor to represent the hardworking families, farmers and small business owners of southeast and south central Missouri before the United States Congress and I will continue to... READ MORE
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith Receives ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award Smith is honored during Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Osage Beach, MO- Congressman Jason Smith was presented with the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award by Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst during their 102nd Annual Meeting. Smith received the honor due to his constant support and fight to protect the rural way of life for Missouri farmers and their families. “As a fourth generation Missouri farm owner, I am humbled to have r... READ MORE
Today, the United States Senate passed U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s (MO-08) bill to remove a federal restriction that prevents patients with kidney failure from accessing the high-quality, affordable health care coverage options they direly need, sending it to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Smith’s bill H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis (ESRD) Choice Act of 2016, was included in the larger health package, H.R. 34 the 21st Century Cures Act, that promotes innovation and... READ MORE
Rep. Jason Smith Helps Secure Additional Operations at Veterans Clinic in Salem Smith meets with VA official, advances Veterans services at Salem VA Poplar Bluff, MO- Yesterday, Congressman Jason Smith met with Poplar Bluff VA Medical Director Dr. Patricia Ten Haaf to discuss operations at the VA facilities in southeast and south central Missouri and to reiterate his full support of expanding veteran care services provided by the VA clinic in Salem. Located on the campus of Salem Memorial Hospit... READ MORE
U.S. House Passes Rep. Jason Smith’s Bill to Increase Coverage Options for those with Kidney Failure Smith’s bill gives Americans Suffering with End Stage Renal Disease the health care options they deserve Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Jason Smith’s bill, H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ (ESRD) Choice Act with bipartisan support. Smith’s bill expands access to high-quality, affordable health care coverage options for Americans sufferi... READ MORE
Rep. Jason Smith Named Guardian of Small Business Smith receives The National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) most prestigious award Cape Girardeau, MO- The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses, awarded Congressman Jason Smith with its biennial Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress. Congressman Jason Smith accepted the award during a ceremo... READ MORE
NEWS: Delta Regional Authority, state and local partners invest more than $7 million into the Missouri Bootheel economy Investment helps expands fiber optic infrastructure in Marquette tech district Chairman Masingill: "Help our region attract and keep the companies and workers we need to drive our economy MISSISSIPPI RIVER DELTA – The Delta Regional Authority and its local partners will invest more than $7 million into strengthening critical and communications infrastructure in southeast Missou... READ MORE
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement regarding a new report showing that an estimated 85 percent of Missouri counties could have only one Obamacare insurer in 2017: “Six years ago, when Obamacare was signed into law the President promised that this plan would provide more affordable health care options for Americans. Six years later, Obamacare continues to fail Americans by providing fewer health care options and costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Prelim... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Names Appointees to Congressional Award Council Smith Appoints two local educators to the Missouri State Council for the Congressional Award Cape Girardeau, MO- Congressman Jason Smith has named two educators from the 8th Congressional District to represent him on the Missouri State Council for the Congressional Award. Jennifer Woods, principal of South Iron Elementary School and Scott Dill, superintendent of Poplar Bluff Schools, will offer their input in the process of ... READ MORE
Lodi, MO – Congressman Jason Smith visited Marler Farms in Lodi to view the farm operations and speak with owners Steve and Cassie Marler and their daughters Jenna and Carli about the cattle and timber industries and the issues they are facing. After the visit, Smith commented, “From timber to cattle, the Marler Family exemplifies farming as a way of life in rural Missouri. The whole family is involved in the day-to-day operations and Steve and Cassie use the experience and responsibilities on t... READ MORE
