In case you missed it, last week our national debt surpassed $18 trillion. When I am home in Missouri, I constantly hear from parents and grandparents who are worried that their children and grandchildren will not be able to live the American dream because our national debt will cripple our economy for generations. This new record debt should be a wakeup call – now is the time to reduce the size and scope of the federal government and end Washington’s spending addiction. After years of spending ... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith voted in favor of H.R. 5759, the Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-197-3. The bill blocks the president from using executive orders to postpone deportation of illegal aliens. Congressman Jason Smith took to the House floor earlier today to speak about the president’s executive overreach. The video of the congressman’s remarks is attached and may also be viewed on his YouTube Channel here. Transcrip... READ MORE
After submitting comments yesterday to the Environmental Protection Agency challenging a proposed rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem, MO) issued the following statement: “This rule could mean crippling price increases for electricity and a destabilization of our nation’s power grid,” said Congressman Smith. “More than being just another ill-conceived regulation that industry leaders oppose, this is an unprecedented expansion of th... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith kicks off a holiday canned food drive to benefit local charities. Each district office is collecting non-perishable food items for those in need from December 1st through December 18th. “The folks of this district embody the best of America when it comes to helping each other through tough times,” said Congressman Jason Smith. “As we thank God for our blessings and spend time with friends and family this Christmas season, let’s also set aside time to help our neig... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem, MO) was appalled by the president’s new draft EPA rule which would tighten National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone from the current 75 parts per billion to between 65 and 70 parts per billion and threaten jobs. The EPA is even taking comments on possibly reducing the level to 60 parts per billion. This is yet another EPA overreach that is being undertaken despite congressional opposition. “This catastrophic EPA regulation is ... READ MORE
Open enrollment under Obamacare has begun again and even more folks are being forced to participate in the exchanges. We are hearing that more businesses are being forced to lay off employees, individuals are being dropped from their policies and we don’t even know what the true extent of this round’s damage under Obamacare will be. Some companies with 100 employees or more after January 1, 2015 will be determined “noncompliant” under the Obamacare mandate and forced to pay steep fines or lay of... READ MORE
Affordable energy options for Missourians may be a thing of the past if President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) place additional burdensome regulations on coal-fired power plants. Coal is an effective, affordable means of energy that keeps Missouri’s utility rates low. Right now, EPA officials are attempting to wage war on coal by eliminating or restricting its use in energy production. This is not only a war on coal; it is an attack on our way of life in rural America. For... READ MORE
Today Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem) was named to the House Ways and Means Committee, earning the influential committee assignment faster than any other current Republican committee member. “Serving on Ways and Means will provide me with an even greater voice for my constituents and rural America,” said Congressman Smith. “I’m eager to get people back to work by fixing the broken tax code and alleviating the burden on job creators.” The Ways and Means Committee has continuously operated sinc... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem, MO) issued the following statement on President Obama’s unconstitutional executive overreach on immigration: “The American people have spoken, but instead of letting the new Congress do its job, President Obama is once again legislating through executive action. He has said 22 times that executive action on immigration was outside the scope of his authority, and we are not going to stand by and watch this president shred the Constitution. “Since I was fi... READ MORE
Well, it has happened again. President Obama is threatening to use his self-imposed executive authority to take sweeping action the majority of Americans oppose. This time he is talking about granting amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. Congress is back in Washington for the end of this session and hard at work, but instead of working with the House and Senate to find solutions on immigration, President Obama has been telling the media he is considering acting solo. In an exit poll from the N... READ MORE
