It has become an unfortunate theme in Washington - every time a crisis or tragedy hits this nation, Washington Democrats spring into action to exploit that situation to grow the power of government. In response to the current economic crisis of their own making, Democrats choose higher taxes; in response to the energy crisis, they choose new, less reliable energy sources over affordable energy coupled with new limits and regulations on oil and gas; in response to a border crisis, they choose ope... READ MORE
Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) congratulated Missourians from the 8th Congressional District who accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies. Out of all the qualified candidates throughout the district, only four students nominated by Smith received appointments: Sam Malone of Jackson will attend the U.S. Naval Academy, Brock Larsen of West Plains and C.J. Posey of Sikeston will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Samantha Loida of Ste. Genevieve will att... READ MORE
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) slammed the legislation Washington Democrats are bringing to the floor this week to limit law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights. “I stand with the millions of Americans who are disgusted by Washington Democrats’ latest attempt to turn tragedy into an opportunity by taking away law-abiding Americans’ guns and imposing their radical agenda on law-abiding citizens,” said Smith. “The Second Amendment cannot be legislated away, but th... READ MORE
Over the last 16 months, we have seen a steady deterioration in our border security as President Joe Biden’s disastrous policies have not only weakened our ability to stop illegal immigration but actually poured fuel on an already raging fire by encouraging millions of illegal immigrants to cross our border. As Republican Leader of the Budget Committee, I led a group of 12 members of Congress to the Rio Grande Valley to meet and tour with officials from Border Patrol, the state of Texas, and the... READ MORE
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Congressman Jason Smith visited Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains to tour their new medical office building. Located adjacent to the Shaw Medical Building and hospital, this expansion of approximately 100,000 square feet includes specialty clinics and ancillary services, along with a new restaurant called Grill 59, a coffee shop, gift shop, chapel, retail pharmacy, and more. “Access to rural healthcare is absolutely critical, which is why I am proud to have supported t... READ MORE
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Congressman Jason Smith held a reception to recognize the young artists of Missouri’s Eighth District who placed in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Fifteen high school students from across the district made it to the final round and were honored at the reception. The winner of the competition is Macey Penner of Mountain Grove, whose piece is entitled “Blue Boy.” “The artistic talent of the young men and women in our 30 counties is absolutely amazing,” said Con... READ MORE
Across America parents of newborns are scrambling because infant formula has to be rationed – if it’s available at all. It’s unthinkable to me that this could be happening in present-day America, and yet here we are. But would you believe me if I told you that this latest crisis was completely avoidable? This February, Abbott Laboratories recalled infant formula produced in its Sturgis, Michigan facility, which produces approximately 16% of baby formula in the U.S. By that time, it should have b... READ MORE
Last week, in a letter sent to President Biden’s Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Xavier Becerra, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), slammed the Biden Administration’s attempt to impose its so-called “anti-racism” agenda on doctors’ offices. Under a new Biden Administration regulation, doctors would be reimbursed with federal tax dollars for adopting “anti-racism” plans that define race as “a political and social construct, not a physiological one.”... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), who represents the entirety of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) National Park, today issued a statement blasting the National Park Service’s recently-released Roads and Trails Management Plan (R&T Plan). “The Park Service’s plan is an escalation of the effort to cut off access to the park for people who have lived in this region for generations, well before the ONSR existed,” said Rep. Smith. “Closing trails and access points without providing suitable ... READ MORE
Our country, as best said by President Reagan, is a shining city on a hill. We are a beacon of freedom and hope that the rest of the world looks to and strives to emulate. Our values, our customs, and our spirit inspires people across the globe to strive for what we have – the American Dream. What started as a collection of colonies desperate to gain the right of self-governance became the north star for liberty and a symbol of strength against tyranny and evil for all others. We, as a nation, h... READ MORE
