Next week marks the start of one of my favorite annual traditions, the 8th Congressional District Farm Tour. In southeast and south central Missouri we know agriculture is at the heart of not only our economy, but our communities, and our families. The early mornings, late days, and stress associated with mother nature and volatile markets are something everyone is familiar with. But, that way of life also brings many of us together, it helps strengthen the bond of our communities, and teaches t... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Announces 4th Annual Farm Tour Tour will highlight the diversity in agriculture across all 30 counties in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District Cape Girardeau, MO – Today, Congressman Jason Smith is unveiling the schedule of his 4th Annual Farm Tour. This year’s tour will cover nearly 3,000 miles while crisscrossing all 30 counties in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District. “Agriculture is what drives the economy here in southeast and south central Missouri. It is a big p... READ MORE
The Time to Fight Back Here we are again. News of another terrorist attack abroad is rocking us here at home. 1 month after Orlando, 4 months after Brussels, 7 months after San Bernardino, 8 months after the last Paris attacks – the list sadly goes on. Something has to change. Clearly the current response to strengthening terrorist networks emerging around the world is not working. The top responsibility of your federal government is to provide for safety, security and protection of the American... READ MORE
U.S. House Passes Rep. Jason Smith’s Amendment to Stop Taxpayer Funding of Radical Environmental Groups Smith’s amendment blocks federal agencies from using U.S. tax dollars to pay legal fees in environmental cases The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s amendment to H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2017. Smith’s amendment restricts federal agencies from using American taxpayer dollars to pay for leg... READ MORE
U.S. House Passes Rep. Jason Smith’s Amendment to Block Taxpayer Funded Propaganda Smith’s amendment blocks funding to the EPA Environmental Education grant program Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s amendment to H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2017. The amendment blocks funding to the EPA’s Environmental Education (EE) grant program, preventing millions of taxpayer dollars from cont... READ MORE
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act advanced by the Ways and Means Committee H.R. 5659 increases insurance coverage options for those with serious Kidney Illness Today, the Ways and Means Committee advanced Congressman Jason Smith’s bill, H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act of 2016, during a committee markup. Smith’s bill removes current government rules and restrictions preventing End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients from acces... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith introduces bipartisan legislation to Improve Care for Patients with Kidney Failure Smith Bill would increase insurance coverage options for those with serious Kidney Illnesses Today, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) introduced legislation to help increase choice & care options for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act of 2016, or ESRD Choice Act, will remove current government rules and restrictions p... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Capitol Report Facts Matter July 8, 2016 As Americans we are proud of our country and always sensitive when tragedy strikes one of our communities. We band together, believe in prayer, and are often generous with financial contributions to help rebuild. And, often when tragedies do strike we instantly ask - "how did this happen?" It's a natural reaction when we obviously care for one another, but it also leads us to seek the truth and factual information about the situat... READ MORE
Congressman Jason Smith Recognized by American Conservative Union for Consistent Conservative Record American Conservative Union is leading, oldest, and most trusted voice in Advancing Conservatism Today, Congressman Jason Smith received an award from the American Conservative Union (ACU) for his conservative voting record and advancement of conservative policies and principles. The American Conservative Union is the leading and most respected group evaluating the Conservative record of Members ... READ MORE
