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Smith Opening Statement: Ensuring Women Can Thrive in a Post-Pandemic Economy
As prepared for delivery Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is fair to say that the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women. It is…
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Smith Op-Ed: The Right to Know: Shining a Light on Health Care Costs
By Rep. Jason Smith Washington Times Imagine going to the grocery store and shopping for food and goods without knowing how much your bill will…
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Smith Op-Ed: One Year Later: Why Biden's "American Rescue" Failed
Smith Op-Ed: One Year Later: Why Biden's "American Rescue" Failed By Rep. Jason Smith Washington Examiner Friday marked the anniversary of President Joe Biden signing…
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Smith Marks One-Year Anniversary of American Rescue Plan, Slamming Biden WH for Billions in Taxpayer Waste, Failed Economic Policies, and 40-Year High Inflation
WASHINGTON, DC – Exactly one year ago, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the $2 trillion so-called “American Rescue Plan” into law. One year…
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Smith Statement on Inflation Continuing at 40-Year High
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index showed inflation continuing to run at…
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Smith Statement on Biden State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union Address:…
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Smith Op-Ed: Biden's Bullseye on Rural America
By Rep. Jason Smith The Hill Southern Missouri is rural, dotted by small towns surrounded by farms that have been owned by the same families…
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House Budget Republicans Call out Wasteful Washington Spending, Record Inflation, and Hypocrisy at Democrat Hearing on Abolishing Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Budget Committee Democrats led a hearing titled “Why Congress Should Abolish the Debt Limit.” House Democrats, including Majority Leader Steny…
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Smith Opening Statement at Democrat Hearing on Abolishing the Debt Limit
As prepared for delivery Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to welcome the newest member of our committee, Mr. Carey from Ohio. I’d also…
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