Nothing kills a job faster than a Washington regulation. When I ask farm families, small business owners and municipal leaders which federal agency poses the greatest threat to rural Missouri, they always give the same answer, the EPA. President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency seems to be focused on killing jobs and hurting our district’s rural economy. The House of Representatives is taking action to prevent the EPA from imposing new regulations with two common sense pieces of legislati... READ MORE
A quality education can be the spark that ignites imagination and enables young people to pursue their highest dreams. I have always been a believer in local control of education. Teachers and administrators in Missouri understand the needs of their students better than Washington bureaucrats. After listening to teachers and administrators across our district, it is clear our nation’s education system needs to be reformed with a greater emphasis put on local control. This week the House of Repre... READ MORE
U.S. Representative Jason Smith (MO-8) and U.S. Representative Billy Long (MO-7) today announced the House Natural Resources Committee will conduct a field hearing in West Plains, Missouri, on Monday, July 29th, to learn how the National Blueways System designation was initially imposed on the White River watershed in Missouri and Arkansas and how future designations can be prevented.The July 29th hearing will be titled, Stopping Federal Land and Water Grabs: Protecting Property Rights from Was... READ MORE
By now I am sure you have heard the news that the Department of the Interior has rescinded the National Blueways designation in Missouri and Arkansas. This is a tremendous victory for common sense and it proves that Washington bureaucrats will listen to Missourians if we protest loudly enough. In a time where common sense is not so common, I could not be more thrilled to have the common sense concerns of families who live in the White River Watershed prevail over environmental extremists.While t... READ MORE
Last week the Department of the Interior withdrew the National Blueway designation for the White River. In the wake of this move by the department, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-8) and Congressman Billy Long (MO-7) are seeking a hearing of the Natural Resources Committee to learn how the National Blueways System designation was initially imposed on the White River watershed in Missouri and how future designations can be prevented. In a letter to Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (... READ MORE
TOMORROW, Friday, July 12, 2013, Congressman Jason Smith will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house reception at his Cape Girardeau office. The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce will host the ribbon cutting and Congressman Smith and his staff will be on hand to meet constituents. The ribbon cutting and open house are open to the public.WHO: Congressman Jason Smith, Cape Girardeau Chamber of CommerceWHAT: Cape Girardeau office ribbon cutting and open house receptionWHERE: Congressman Ja... READ MORE
Millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day each year with barbeque and brilliant firework displays amongst family and friends. Yet too often we forget the significance of the day and the brave Americans who risked their lives to found a visionary nation with freedom and equality for all.Fifty-six men rose to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The largest and most famous signature belongs to John Hancock who served as President of the Continental Congress. Benjamin Frankl... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith announced the Department of the Interior has rescinded the National Blueways Designation for the White River watershed in Missouri and Arkansas. The decision was made after citizens in Missouri and Arkansas voiced opposition, and, after lawmakers like Smith pressured the Interior Department to rescind the designation.In a June 13, 2013 letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Smith expressed concern over the lack of local input for the Blueways Designation and a... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith announced he will serve on the Intellectual Property, Regulatory Reform and Constitution Subcommittees of the House Judiciary Committee.“The Judiciary Committee is one of the most active committees in the House of Representatives. With my appointment to the Intellectual Property, Regulatory Reform and Constitution Subcommittees, I will be able to strongly advocate for my constituents’ right to liberty and fight for meaningful regulatory reform,” said Smith. “Addit... READ MORE
This week the United States Senate passed a bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. In my view, the Senate’s immigration bill does not adequately secure our borders and it grants amnesty to people who knowingly break the law. I do not support the Senate amnesty bill and I am working to ensure it does not come to a vote in the House of Representatives.My view on immigration is simple and has not changed:I am opposed to amnesty in any and all forms.I do not believe Con... READ MORE
