This week, Congressman Jason Smith voted to correct some of the biggest flaws of the Obamacare law. While Congressman Smith will continue to push for a full repeal of the law, the Hire More Heroes Act and Save American Workers Act will relieve several obstacles to getting Americans back to work again. “Although President Obama is not likely to admit how truly devastating the law is, I do not want to settle for anything short of a full repeal of Obamacare,” Congressman Smith said. “In the meanti... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith was sworn into the 114th Congress. This will be his second term representing the Eighth Congressional District of Missouri. Congressman Smith previously served in the 113th Congress after winning a special election in June 2013. “I am honored, and I am humbled to be able to represent the great people of Missouri’s Eighth District,” Congressman Smith said. “As we begin the 114th Congress with much work to be done, I will continue to lead the fight for rural America... READ MORE
Yesterday, Congressman Jason Smith sent a letter to President Obama condemning new opposition to the St. John’s Bayou and New Madrid Floodway Project, and calling for the project’s completion. Congressman Smith wrote to answer letters sent to President Obama Tuesday by environmental groups and “local leaders” calling for the president and the EPA to exercise an obscure “Clean Water Act Veto” to kill the project. “If President Obama vetoes the St. John’s/New Madrid Floodway project it will erase... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith praised the extension of Section 179 expensing in the tax code which includes valuable savings for individuals and businesses that had expired at the beginning of this year. Now that the president has signed the House bill, these savings will be available when individuals and businesses file their tax returns for 2014. “I have been working for six months to extend Section 179 expensing at the full level for another year.” said Congressman Smith. “While this legisl... READ MORE
Today, the House passed a bipartisan bill to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs response and treatment to wounded warriors with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. H.R. 5059, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, will help prevent veteran suicides which occur at twice the rate of the civilian population. It provides more access to mental health care for veterans and improves recruitment of mental health professionals to cut wait times. “The men and women of our militar... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith voted in favor of H.R. 5759, the Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-197-3. The bill blocks the president from using executive orders to postpone deportation of illegal aliens. Congressman Jason Smith took to the House floor earlier today to speak about the president’s executive overreach. The video of the congressman’s remarks is attached and may also be viewed on his YouTube Channel here. Transcrip... READ MORE
After submitting comments yesterday to the Environmental Protection Agency challenging a proposed rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem, MO) issued the following statement: “This rule could mean crippling price increases for electricity and a destabilization of our nation’s power grid,” said Congressman Smith. “More than being just another ill-conceived regulation that industry leaders oppose, this is an unprecedented expansion of th... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith kicks off a holiday canned food drive to benefit local charities. Each district office is collecting non-perishable food items for those in need from December 1st through December 18th. “The folks of this district embody the best of America when it comes to helping each other through tough times,” said Congressman Jason Smith. “As we thank God for our blessings and spend time with friends and family this Christmas season, let’s also set aside time to help our neig... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem, MO) was appalled by the president’s new draft EPA rule which would tighten National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone from the current 75 parts per billion to between 65 and 70 parts per billion and threaten jobs. The EPA is even taking comments on possibly reducing the level to 60 parts per billion. This is yet another EPA overreach that is being undertaken despite congressional opposition. “This catastrophic EPA regulation is ... READ MORE
Today Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem) was named to the House Ways and Means Committee, earning the influential committee assignment faster than any other current Republican committee member. “Serving on Ways and Means will provide me with an even greater voice for my constituents and rural America,” said Congressman Smith. “I’m eager to get people back to work by fixing the broken tax code and alleviating the burden on job creators.” The Ways and Means Committee has continuously operated sinc... READ MORE
