WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, December 17th, Rep. Jason Smith led the Missouri Congressional Delegation in providing support for Governor Parson’s request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for residents impacted by the recent devastating tornados in Dunklin, Pemiscot, and Reynolds counties. “The tragic tornadoes that swept through Missouri last week destroyed people’s homes, left dozens injured and even led to loss of life,” said C... READ MORE
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” – Luke 2:10 For many of you, the Christmas season is a time when life slows down. It gives us a chance to reflect and be thankful for our many blessings, for our family, and to celebrate the birth of Christ with our treasured holiday traditions. As we begin one of the most special times of year, I know there are so many who are suffering loss and devastation in southern Mis... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published an estimate of the Democrats’ tax and spending reconciliation bill, requested by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Jason Smith (MO-08) and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (SC), that confirms the bill’s true cost to be $4.9 trillion and $3 trillion in new debt. “This analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirms that Washington Democrats are misleading the public about the true cost a... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after Democrats voted to increase the federal debt limit by $2.5 trillion. “This year alone, outside of annual appropriations bills, House Democrats have passed more than $7.5 trillion in new spending. Democrats should be finding ways to rein in spending and stop the painful rise in consumer prices, but they’re too focused on their partisan agenda. Instead of using the deb... READ MORE
Since day one, Joe Biden has carried out an agenda that does nothing but make life harder for the working class. Whether through his unconstitutional Executive Orders or his Washington Democrat allies in Congress, every single policy this administration has pursued has harmed the working class while benefitting the president’s wealthy friends and allies. One of the ways the President proposed paying for his reckless Build Back Better tax-and-spending reconciliation bill was to turn the Internal ... READ MORE
As someone who is strongly pro-life, I was encouraged by the Supreme Court’s oral arguments this week on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case challenging Mississippi’s 2018 abortion law that bans the option to end a life in the womb after the 15th week of pregnancy. At stake in this case is whether individual states should be able to decide for themselves whether restrictions on terminating a pregnancy are in line with the values of the residents of that state. Our own state of M... READ MORE
Families and friends across Missouri and our nation joined around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving. This time of fellowship provides me with an opportunity for reflection, restoration, and gives me hope for the future. Just like many of you, every year since childhood, I have spent this time with my family, friends and loved ones. For me, Thanksgiving has always been a day filled with eating way too much, playing board games, and simply enjoying the company of family, friends and the sounds o... READ MORE
This week, Washington Democrats rammed through Congress the largest tax-and-spending bill in American history. This bill brings about a fundamental change to the relationship between the Federal Government and working-class families across the country by inserting federal control into every stage of our lives – from the cradle to the grave. It is without a doubt the worst piece of legislation I have ever seen. President Biden refers to this as his BBB Act - “Build Back Better”. But the 3 B’s of ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a full score of the House Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar tax and spending bill: “This analysis from the Congressional Budget Office is a clear indictment of the Democrats’ tax and spending agenda and the false promises that have gone along with it. CBO has confirmed that this bill is not fully paid for, despite promises from President Biden... READ MORE
Just like those chatty in-laws or overly friendly neighbors who have a way of lingering on your doorstep, there are policies enacted by Congress that have overstayed their welcome. But unlike your esteemed neighbors and in-laws, these policies, if left to fester, can have disastrous consequences for the broader economy and the American people. Some of these policies were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the powers-that-be in Washington seized on what was initially sold to the... READ MORE
