On October 7, Hamas terrorists murdered innocent Israeli civilians in attacks that included rape, torture, and beheadings. It was a disgusting violation of the most basic morality. Any country whose civilians had been attacked in such a manner would and should be well within their rights to target and dismantle an enemy that would act in such a manner. Indeed, the United States stands in complete support of Israel’s right to eliminate this terrorist threat on their border. But shockingly, Hamas’... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) released the following statement endorsing House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio) for Speaker of the House: “Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is a good friend, proven conservative, and the right person to lead Republicans as Speaker of the House. As Judiciary Chairman, Jordan has been a tireless advocate for holding President Joe Biden and Washington Democrats accountable for creating chaos at the border, fueling a nationwide crime crisi... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) coauthored a series of measures to support Israel, condemn Hamas, and hold Iran accountable for funding terror activities. “Israel has every right to defend itself against the terrorists who massacred over a thousand innocent civilians – including children and babies,” said Smith. “The Israeli people are fighting for their survival, and the U.S. has an obligation to ensure Israel – one of our strongest allies and closest friends – has the resour... READ MORE
On October 7, barbaric Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel and committed the worst Jewish massacre since the Holocaust. Over a thousand civilians – mothers, fathers, children, grandparents, and babies – were murdered in cold blood by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. One of the victims was Missourian Deborah Matias; she and her husband, Shlomi, were murdered while shielding their 16-year-old son from gunfire. My heart goes out to each and every one of the families who are mourning the loss of a lov... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) issued the following statement reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself against the barbaric war launched by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists: “The images coming from Israel are absolutely heartbreaking. Mothers killed protecting their children. Children murdered at a music festival. Men, women, and children shot in cold blood in the streets. This is not the work of any legitimate political movement. This is a terror campaign, pure and sim... READ MORE
On October 6, the Commerce Department announced economic statistics that exceeded expectations, with more jobs created in the month of September than analysts had predicted. But one jobs report doesn’t capture the reality of what life is like in today’s economy – where gas prices are on the rise, mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been in over 20 years, and families are experiencing the most painful cost-of-living crisis in decades. Ever since President Joe Biden took office, it’s gotten har... READ MORE
Not a day goes by without seeing the devastating consequences of the Left’s disregard for the rule of law. Right now, liberal cities are grappling with an unprecedented rise in coordinated mob-style looting sprees, where dozens of criminals band together to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of goods and even ATM machines. At the same time, communities all across America – including in rural areas – are being overrun with dangerous drugs like fentanyl that cartels are smuggling across our porous ... READ MORE
For too long, Congress has allowed special interests and the politically connected to shape health care policies and legislation. As a result, we have a health care system that puts corporate interests – not patients – first. And no one has felt the consequences more than our rural communities, where the average life span is shorter compared to bigger towns and cities. When I asked my colleagues for the privilege of running the Ways and Means Committee, I pledged that I would tackle the rural he... READ MORE
On September 12, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) announced that after spending months of following the facts, the U.S. House of Representatives will formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This is the natural next step the House needs to take to continue an investigation into how Joe Biden abused public office for his family’s financial gain. Speaker McCarthy selected me as one of three committee chairs who will lead this impeachment inquiry. In June, I received testimony ... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (Ky.), and House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio) today issued the following statement regarding Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden: “Since January, House Republicans have uncovered an overwhelming amount of evidence showing President Joe Biden lied to the American people about his... READ MORE
