WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced an amendment to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) funding bill to remove controversial and partisan language that was added by House Democrats at the expense of Missouri sportsmen. On the last full day of the Obama-Biden administration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a “Director’s Order,” setting in place an almost total ban on the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands. Thankfully, less than two months i... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take certain measures, including forgiving all Medicare accelerated payments for rural hospitals that are experiencing severe financial hardship. Today Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) introduced the Saving Rural Hospitals from Closure Act which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take certain me... READ MORE
The ability to defend your home, your family, and your property is a right that is absolutely protected here in Missouri. It’s also a right that has become even more essential as liberal mayors have failed to control violent mobs that are roaming the streets of their cities and have nothing to do with justice for George Floyd. Unfortunately, this isn’t isolated to just coastal communities. All across the country, American families are being put at risk by feckless local leaders that refuse to su... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the U.S. Military Right to Carry Act to allow members of the United States Armed Forces to renew their concealed carry permit by mail if they are stationed outside of the state. States that fail to comply run the risk of losing federal funding. Smith was notified of this problem by an active duty service member from southern Missouri who was stationed at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. After reaching out about... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), one of the authors of the Missouri castle doctrine legislation, introduced the American Family and Private Property Defense Act. This legislation guarantees American families have the right to defend their home and their private property. It comes after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner filed charges against Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Monday night. Specifically, Smith’s legislation prevents a U.S. citizen from being prosecu... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith’s (R-MO) two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have improved the safety of the American people were blocked by Speaker Pelosi from being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. One of Smith’s amendments would have removed language inserted by Speaker Pelosi that blocks the President’s ability to use military construction funds to build the wall along the southern border of the United States. His othe... READ MORE
As a fourth-generation family farm owner myself, I take special pride in representing and fighting for the thousands of farming families which call southern Missouri home. We have some of the most diverse and unique agriculture found anywhere in the country and I constantly remind those who have never set foot in our area that if they want to see real Americans working day in and day out from sunrise to sunset, then come to rural Missouri and see what hard work really is. This week kicked off th... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) announced today that he will be starting his 30-county visit to 30 different southern Missouri agricultural operations this week. Smith routinely dedicates his summers to visiting with different farmers, families, and small businesses; learning more about their operations and the challenges they are currently facing. Southern Missouri is home to a vibrant and diverse agricultural community that faces unique challenges for continued growth and succe... READ MORE
American life has been dramatically altered over the last several months as our nation has weathered the coronavirus pandemic. These changes are perhaps most profound to parents of school age children who have found their local elementary or middle school shuttered. On the educational side, distanced learning has been a massive struggle for all involved. Beyond the financial burdens of new laptops and smart devices, these challenges have been compounded for southern Missouri students and familie... READ MORE
JACKSON, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award by Barrell 131, a local business in Jackson on Thursday afternoon. Congressman Smith received the award for his work in the U.S. Congress to defend the liberty and freedom of small businesses as well as his track record of fighting for less regulations, lower taxes and pro-growth polices here in the U.S. which allow small businesses to prosper and hire. Congressman Smith spe... READ MORE
