WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jason Smith introduced legislation that would make permanent the new and increased Child Tax Credit created by the Republican Tax Cuts. “Becoming a parent is the most important job a mother of father will ever have, but our tax code needs to reflect the growing needs of working families. Since doubling the Child Tax Credit Missouri families have seen more money in their pockets, but they need certainty that this support will continue to be there for them. Ma... READ MORE
Missouri has lost one of its favorite sons, and the country has lost a hero. For over three decades, Rush Limbaugh inspired millions of people and was a leader of the conservative movement. He guided generations of us towards a deeper love of America and enduring respect for the Constitution and the liberties and freedoms we enjoy. “With talent on loan from God,” as he used to say, Rush was able to cut through the spin and propaganda to provide clarity in a complicated world unlike anything we’v... READ MORE
Nearly a month after Joe Biden promised unity, the division in our country has only grown deeper thanks to the partisan actions of Washington Democrats. They are bending the rules to push a massive bailout package through Congress while at the same time trying to impeach a President who has already left office. So far this impeachment trial has played out like a re-run of a bad sitcom. The plot is known, the outcome is guaranteed, and the emotions are forced with bad acting. In fact, 44 Senators... READ MORE
I have always kept one motto in my heart as I approach the job of being your representative: Put people before politics. Unfortunately, what we are seeing from the Leaders of the Democratic party is the exact opposite; it is all politics. This week, Washington Democrats made clear that for all President Biden’s talk of unifying the country, these words were all hat and no cattle. In their first chance to show the country how we can work together, Democrats chose to pass a Budget Resolution that ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith introduced legislation that prohibits the use of federal tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of abortion clinics. “For over 40 years, federal funds have been barred from going to organizations that support abortion services. Yet, there is a loophole in the tax code that allows abortion clinics to be built using subsidized tax-free bonds. Today, I’m proud to sponsor the No Abortion Bonds Act which closes the loophole and protects hardworking Mis... READ MORE
This week marks the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s devastating decision on Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion throughout our country. In the years following the court’s misguided ruling, more than 60 million innocent lives have been lost - more than the entire population of the State of California. While this issue is deeply personal, it also speaks to the character of our nation. America should be a nation that values all innocent life. As a person of faith, protecting innocent life... READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) introduced the Student Empowerment Act, which would expand the use of tax-free 529 College Savings Plans to allow families to save for K-12 education expenses. Eligible expenses would include tuition, books and instructional materials, tutoring expenses, fees for exams related to college admissions, and educational therapy for students with disabilities. “Empowering students and working families is vital to the growth a... READ MORE
On Wednesday, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. In his inaugural address, he pledged unity, stating, “I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as for those who did.” Those are fine words, but the proof is always in the pudding. We got our answer a few short hours later. President Biden went into the oval office and with the stroke of a pen fired tens of thousands of Americans, prioritized illegal immigrants over American citizens, and weakened our na... READ MORE
A little over a week ago, the entire nation watched in horror as our United States Capitol Building came under attack. The same day that a mob entered the Capitol to disrupt our Constitutional obligation, Members of Congress resumed our work. Both Republicans and Democrats quickly came forward to denounce the violence, but that unity was short-lived. We need to ensure a riot like what occurred never happens again, and I’ve called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to create a bipartisan commission to... READ MORE
Martin Luther King, Jr., once said that “Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” Over the past year, we have seen violent protests spread throughout our country, and over and over, those who committed violence were not held accountable. In fact, when the statue of Christopher Columbus was torn down this past summer in Baltimore, Speaker Nancy Pelosi shrugged it off as “people will do what they do.” This lack of accountability undoubtedly con... READ MORE
