In 2008, in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, President Obama warned Americans that under his policies for energy, “electricity rates will necessarily skyrocket.” President Obama’s proclamation is coming true. Millions of Americans, including families in our Eighth District, are suffering from one of the coldest winters in recent memory – and in some cases, the most expensive. This week the House of Representatives took action to help families and individuals who are struggling with... READ MORE
In 2008, in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, President Obama warned Americans that under his policies for energy, “electricity rates will necessarily skyrocket.” President Obama’s proclamation is coming true. Millions of Americans, including families in our Eighth District, are suffering from one of the coldest winters in recent memory – and in some cases, the most expensive. This week the House of Representatives took action to help families and individuals who are struggling with... READ MORE
This week the House of Representatives took action to stop government abuse that is threatening American’s liberty and their hard-earned paychecks. During my short time in Washington I have been truly appalled by the power of federal agencies and the influence they have over every American. Chief among my goals in the House of Representatives is to give American families relief from unnecessary and ineffective regulatory burdens. Regulations from Washington harm our liberties right here in rural... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) grilled Victor Knox, Associate Director for Park Planning, Facilities and Land for the National Park Service over proposed management changes for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District. Smith pressed Knox over which officials in the Park Service have final authority of designating new management practices in ONSR. Smith also restated his opposition to any management changes in the ONSR. Click here to watch Smi... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith announced the opening of the annual Eighth Congressional District Art Contest and invited high school students in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District to participate in the contest. Contest entrees need to be submitted to one of Smith’s offices by Friday, April 25th. Each spring, this nationwide high school art competition recognizes and encourages artistic talent. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. S... READ MORE
A few weeks ago, President Obama challenged Congress to make 2014 a “year of action.” I am hopeful 2014 can be a year to begin rebuilding America’s economy to create an environment that encourages private sector growth and job creation. Conservatives in the House of Representatives have a plan that lays the groundwork for a stronger economy and brighter future for all Americans. The Plan for Economic Growth and American Jobs will put our nation on the right path. The plan calls for: Reducing Reg... READ MORE
Since its founding in 1928, the Future Farmers of America organization has brought together students, educators and private sector agriculture professionals to support agriculture education in schools across our country. Guiding the 580,000 FFA members in the United States is the FFA Mission of working: To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The week of Februar... READ MORE
Today, Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Congressman Jason Smith issued the following statement after voting against raising the nation’s debt limit: “Folks in Washington need to understand what families in Missouri already know: America has a serious spending problem. Only in Washington would the solution to a $17 trillion national debt be an increase in our borrowing limit. This legislation raises the debt ceiling by hundreds of billions of dollars without cutting a single cent of spending. It’s pa... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) will file legislation to remove the Ozark National Scenic Riverways from federal control and give the park to the state of Missouri. Smith decided to file the legislation after an uproar of concerns from his constituents over proposed new management practices in the park. “My constituents have real concerns with proposed management changes to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Washington bureaucrats and big city environmentalists might not see anything wr... READ MORE
Hunting and fishing are a way of life for many in Missouri. For generations, families have come together to fish Missouri’s streams and lakes. For my family, the beginning of hunting season is celebrated like a holiday. I grew up fishing on the Current River and Norfork and Clearwater Lakes. To protect the rights of sportsmen, this week the House of Representatives passed The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act. The bill protects the ability of sportsmen to hunt and fish on man... READ MORE
