January 22 marks the 50th anniversary since the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. This somber anniversary provides so many Missourians the opportunity to rededicate ourselves to fighting for the unborn. 2022 was a momentous year for those of us who believe life is a precious miracle from God. Back in June, the Supreme Court delivered one of the most significant pro-life victories in our nation’s history. The court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization made clear that ... READ MORE
Ever since I was elected to public office, fighting for the working-class folks of Missouri has always been my top priority. Unlike many of my colleagues here in Washington, I grew up in a working-class family; my mom worked at a factory and my dad was a mechanic and preacher. The values I learned growing up will always guide the decisions I make in Washington. On January 10th, when I officially became the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, I made it abundantly clear that my focus w... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) today reintroduced the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Inflation Act. This bill would require the administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, Ways and Means Chairman-elect Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered remarks during debate on the House Floor on legislation authored by House Republicans to cancel the $80 billion pay raise Washington Democrats gave the IRS in their Inflation Reduction Act – funds passed under one-party Democrat rule last year to supercharge the IRS to hire 87,000 new agents to target and increase audits on working families and small businesses. In his remarks, Smith made the case for why the IRS nee... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after being selected to serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 118th Congress: “It is deeply humbling and an honor to be selected by my colleagues to serve as the next Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. With our new House Republican majority, we have made a commitment to the American people to build a stronger economy that gives everyone – not just the wealthy and politicall... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement after U.S Representative Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) was elected as Speaker of the House: “Under the leadership of Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans are united and ready to fight to deliver a stronger economy, a more accountable government, a safer nation, and a future built on freedom. Now is the time for House Republicans to begin the work of getting our country back on the right track. Together we will wo... READ MORE
President Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.” He was exactly right. Government bureaucrats love to claim that the red tape they put in place is supposed to be for the greater good. Here in Missouri, we know that’s a bunch of hogwash. What these unelected bureaucrats are really trying to do is expand government command and control over the lives of hardworking Americans, especially those in rural are... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement slamming the Biden administration’s final rule regarding the definition of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule: “The goal of President Biden’s Waters of the U.S. rule is to give unelected bureaucrats even more command and control over the lives of rural Missourians. The Trump administration’s rule protected Missouri’s water, incorporated sound science, and accommodated the needs of farmers, ranchers, lando... READ MORE
House Republicans have retaken the House with a slim, but crucial, majority. Now is the time to show the people what the end of one-party Democratic Party rule looks like by preparing to execute on a bold, unifying agenda for the 118th Congress. The people elected us to lead. While Democrats spent the lame-duck session ramming through a last-minute $2 trillion spending bill, Republicans began preparing for a strong first 100 days by drafting our first 10 bills, establishing leadership positions,... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) issued the following statement after House Democrats publicly released the private tax information of President Trump: “House Democrats are ending 2022 and their majority in the House by releasing President Trump’s private tax returns for no reason other than pure political spite. As the oldest committee in Congress, the House Ways and Means Committee, for well over two centuries, has held itself to the highest standard of conduct. Today’s unpre... READ MORE
