WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) sent a letter urging U.S. Army Major General Christopher G. Beck, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General, to reverse the decision to limit access to Fort Leonard Wood’s South and West gates to prevent any further harm to communities surrounding the installation. As Smith noted in the letter, the gate closures are disrupting commerce and negatively impacting the livelihoods of local families, workers... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (Ore.) announced a common sense, bipartisan, bicameral tax framework that promotes the financial security of working families, boosts growth and American competitiveness, and strengthens communities and Main Street businesses. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith said: “American families will benefit from this bipartisan agreement that provides greater tax relief, strengthens Mai... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) announced that a new company, Cal-Maine Foods, is set to establish an egg processing facility at the site of the Tyson Foods plant in Dexter, Mo. After community leaders came forward to share their concerns that Tyson Foods wouldn’t sell the plant, Smith called the Tyson Foods CEO to demand they change their tune and allow a new employer to buy its facility. “I’m glad that new jobs and opportunities are coming to Dexter,” said Smith. “For... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation on a bipartisan basis to support Israel’s defense in response to the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas: “As one of our oldest allies and the sole democracy in the Middle East, Israel needs our support now more than ever as they work to push back against the unprovoked and barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas. The successful passage of this legislation i... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) announced that he sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy demanding answers about unacceptably long mail delays in southeast and south-central Missouri. Click here to read the letter. “From Social Security checks and veterans benefits to prescription medications and utility bills, mail is a lifeline for so many people in southern Missouri, especially those in rural areas,” said Smith. “For years, I’ve fought to hold the U.S. ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement congratulating U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (La.) on being elected Speaker of the House: “House Speaker Mike Johnson is a proven conservative who is honorable, smart, and will do a great job leading the House Republican Conference. As the leader of the conservative Republican Study Committee and as Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference, he’s done a good job of bringing together members of di... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement endorsing House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio) for Speaker of the House: “Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is a good friend, proven conservative, and the right person to lead Republicans as Speaker of the House. As Judiciary Chairman, Jordan has been a tireless advocate for holding President Joe Biden and Washington Democrats accountable for creating chaos at the border, fueling a nationwide crime crisi... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) coauthored a series of measures to support Israel, condemn Hamas, and hold Iran accountable for funding terror activities. “Israel has every right to defend itself against the terrorists who massacred over a thousand innocent civilians – including children and babies,” said Smith. “The Israeli people are fighting for their survival, and the U.S. has an obligation to ensure Israel – one of our strongest allies and closest friends – has the resour... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) issued the following statement reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself against the barbaric war launched by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists: “The images coming from Israel are absolutely heartbreaking. Mothers killed protecting their children. Children murdered at a music festival. Men, women, and children shot in cold blood in the streets. This is not the work of any legitimate political movement. This is a terror campaign, pure and sim... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (Ky.), and House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio) today issued the following statement regarding Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden: “Since January, House Republicans have uncovered an overwhelming amount of evidence showing President Joe Biden lied to the American people about his... READ MORE
