Every January, Americans from communities large and small hold marches and events to celebrate the right to life. It’s a tradition that began back in 1974, the year after the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. Thankfully, the Supreme Court restored the people’s right, acting through their elected representatives, to answer the question of when life begins. While this was a momentous occasion for the pro-life movement, there’s no question that the fight to protect the most vulnerable member... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (Ore.) announced a common sense, bipartisan, bicameral tax framework that promotes the financial security of working families, boosts growth and American competitiveness, and strengthens communities and Main Street businesses. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith said: “American families will benefit from this bipartisan agreement that provides greater tax relief, strengthens Mai... READ MORE
During a recent congressional hearing exploring how deep anti-Jewish feelings run on college campuses, the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Pennsylvania were called on to denounce calls for genocide against the Jewish people occurring at their institutions. Appallingly, all three leaders of these elite universities failed this simple moral test. These leaders showed themselves to be morally bankrupt, and Harvard and UPenn have now moved on from their presidents in part because of their failure to... READ MORE
Southeast and south-central Missouri is home to so many incredibly talented athletes. They spend hours upon hours training to be the best version of themselves while also taking care of business in the classroom, keeping up with chores at home, or going to work at night. That’s why I, along with countless Americans, are outraged that female participation in sports is at risk because of the Left’s radical attack on gender science. The Left’s push to allow biological males to compete in female spo... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) announced that a new company, Cal-Maine Foods, is set to establish an egg processing facility at the site of the Tyson Foods plant in Dexter, Mo. After community leaders came forward to share their concerns that Tyson Foods wouldn’t sell the plant, Smith called the Tyson Foods CEO to demand they change their tune and allow a new employer to buy its facility. “I’m glad that new jobs and opportunities are coming to Dexter,” said Smith. “For... READ MORE
Over the last few years, Americans have been shouting at the top of their lungs for the Biden administration to take action to end the chaos on our border. Yet time and again, leaders on the Left have claimed the border is secure and President Biden has taken actions that only made the crisis even worse. But now, with the 2024 elections less than a year away, Biden and Washington Democrats have suddenly changed their tune. In addition to admitting the border is in chaos, they are also calling on... READ MORE
Happy New Year! This is a time where we reflect on the last twelve months and look ahead to what’s in store for the upcoming year. Whether it’s the economy or the border, Americans have faced crisis after crisis ever since President Joe Biden took office. But the good news is that thanks to the American people voting in a Republican House majority, we’ve taken important steps to help undo the damage the Left inflicted on our nation. As Ways and Means Chairman, I’m incredibly proud that the commi... READ MORE
There’s truly nothing like Christmas. It’s a special time of the year where we gather around with family and loved ones and take part in our favorite traditions, whether it’s singing along to beautiful hymns in church, making a cookie recipe passed down through generations, or sitting down at the dinner table for a delicious feast. But the most important thing is to remember why we celebrate this joyous day each year: the birth of Jesus Christ. For centuries, nativity scenes have helped tell the... READ MORE
Back in January, just weeks after my colleagues selected me to lead the House Ways and Means Committee, one of the first actions I took was to setup a whistleblower hotline to give IRS personnel a safe and confidential way to share information about misconduct they have witnessed involving the agency. Among the many individuals who reached out to share concerns were two brave IRS employees who provided evidence that became the foundation of House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President J... READ MORE
Here in southeastern and south-central Missouri, we’re very blessed to live in an area that’s home to some of the best hunting found anywhere in the state. While we always set out hoping for a successful day, what makes hunting really special is that it’s an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, making memories we’ll never forget. But as we know all too well, this proud and cherished tradition is constantly under attack by those on the Left, whether they’re trying to ban guns, ammo,... READ MORE
