Since its founding in 1928, the Future Farmers of America organization has brought together students, educators and private sector agriculture professionals to support agriculture education in schools across our country. Guiding the 580,000 FFA members in the United States is the FFA Mission of working: To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The week of Februar... READ MORE
Today, Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Congressman Jason Smith issued the following statement after voting against raising the nation’s debt limit: “Folks in Washington need to understand what families in Missouri already know: America has a serious spending problem. Only in Washington would the solution to a $17 trillion national debt be an increase in our borrowing limit. This legislation raises the debt ceiling by hundreds of billions of dollars without cutting a single cent of spending. It’s pa... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) will file legislation to remove the Ozark National Scenic Riverways from federal control and give the park to the state of Missouri. Smith decided to file the legislation after an uproar of concerns from his constituents over proposed new management practices in the park. “My constituents have real concerns with proposed management changes to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Washington bureaucrats and big city environmentalists might not see anything wr... READ MORE
Hunting and fishing are a way of life for many in Missouri. For generations, families have come together to fish Missouri’s streams and lakes. For my family, the beginning of hunting season is celebrated like a holiday. I grew up fishing on the Current River and Norfork and Clearwater Lakes. To protect the rights of sportsmen, this week the House of Representatives passed The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act. The bill protects the ability of sportsmen to hunt and fish on man... READ MORE
Today, February 5, 2014, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3950, The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (SHARE Act) to protect the rights of hunters and fishermen on public lands. Included within the SHARE Act is an amendment offered by Congressman Jason Smith (MO-8) that will ensure motorized vessels in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) cannot be restricted. The National Park Service has proposed limiting the use of motorized vessels in drafts o... READ MORE
Today, February 4, 2014, Congressman Jason Smith urged small business owners, families and individuals in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District to voice their opposition to proposed management changes on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways ahead of the February 7th comment deadline. Smith also made public his own comments on the proposed management changes to the rivers. “Folks in our Eighth District have until February 7th to make their voices heard about the proposed changes to the Ozark N... READ MORE
This week the nation listened as President Obama laid out his vision for America in the annual State of the Union Address. After listening to President Obama's speech, it is obvious he believes more government and executive actions are the solution to every problem facing our country. When I talk to folks back home in Missouri, they tell me big government is the problem, not the solution. Families, small businesses and farmers are burdened with excessive regulations. In Missouri, common sense te... READ MORE
This week the nation listened as President Obama laid out his vision for America in the annual State of the Union Address. After listening to President Obama’s speech, it is obvious he believes more government and executive actions are the solution to every problem facing our country. When I talk to folks back home in Missouri, they tell me big government is the problem, not the solution. Families, small businesses and farmers are burdened with excessive regulations. In Missouri, common sense te... READ MORE
This week the nation listened as President Obama laid out his vision for America in the annual State of the Union Address. After listening to President Obama’s speech, it is obvious he believes more government and executive actions are the solution to every problem facing our country. When I talk to folks back home in Missouri, they tell me big government is the problem, not the solution. Families, small businesses and farmers are burdened with excessive regulations. In Missouri, common sense te... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith responded to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address by cautioning against new regulations from the federal government. "Tonight we heard President Obama's vision for America. The President believes more government and more executive action are the solutions to every problem facing our country. When I talk to folks back home in Missouri, they tell me big government is the problem, not the solution. "Families are burdened with excessive regulations. In ... READ MORE
