Us Representative Jason T. Smith (MO-8)
Recent News About Us Representative Jason T. Smith (MO-8)
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Ways and Means Chair demands IRS revoke charity's tax-exempt status over terror ties
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is under pressure to revoke the tax-exempt status of the Alliance for Global Justice.
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Critics say inflation reduction act favors wealthy over working families
Democrats have been criticized for their handling of economic policies that reportedly favor the wealthy and large corporations.
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Potential end of Trump-era tax cuts raises concerns among working families
If the Trump tax cuts from 2017 are allowed to expire, American families may face increased taxes.
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Trump announces key appointments ahead of second term
Over the past four years, global tensions have increased, attributed by some to the policies of the Biden administration.
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Bridge for Workers Act advances toward presidential approval
Legislation aimed at expanding job placement services for unemployment insurance claimants is on its way to the President's desk.
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House Democrats block bill targeting nonprofit support for terrorism
The House Democrats have blocked the passage of the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495), despite its strong bipartisan support.
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Chairman Smith highlights economic concerns amid rising inflation figures
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has voiced concerns over the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, indicating a year-over-year inflation rate of 2.6 percent for October 2024.
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House considers bill targeting terror financing and protecting returning hostages from tax penalties
Chairman Smith addressed the House floor to advocate for H.R. 9495, a bill introduced by Representatives Tenney, Kustoff, Schneider, and Titus.
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Trump's return heralds shifts in U.S. economic and trade policies
A new political era is set to begin in the United States with significant changes anticipated in Washington.
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Chairman Smith criticizes Biden-Harris economic policies amid rate cut announcement
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.
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Tax hike concerns rise as expiration of Trump cuts looms
As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to advocate for tax increases, concerns are growing among American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses about the potential expiration of the Trump Tax Cuts.
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House committee chairs demand action over alleged IRS retaliation against whistleblowers
House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, and Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan are seeking clarification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding...
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Republicans outline achievements after regaining House control
When Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in January 2023, they committed to advancing policies aimed at stabilizing the country.
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Republicans warn against expiration of Trump-era tax cuts
The Ways and Means Republicans have expressed concerns over the Biden-Harris Administration's decision to let the Trump tax cuts expire.
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Chairman Smith criticizes Biden-Harris administration after latest job report
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed criticism towards the Biden-Harris Administration following the release of the October 2024 jobs report.
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Chairman Jason Smith criticizes economic impact of Biden-Harris policies
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed concern over the rising core inflation rate, as indicated by the Federal Reserve's Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index.
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Smith, Crapo respond to Biden's Taiwan tax relief plan
House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith and Senate Committee on Finance Ranking Member Mike Crapo have issued a statement regarding the Biden Administration's recent announcement on Taiwan double-tax relief.
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Ways and Means Chairman urges state investigations into nonprofits' alleged antisemitic activities
Tax-exempt organizations accused of promoting antisemitism and having possible connections to foreign terrorist groups have been referred for investigation.
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Concerns rise over economy and security under Biden-Harris administration
Like many Americans, concerns about the nation's direction have been raised in light of recent events.
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Congressional leaders criticize new SSA rules for significant taxpayer cost
Four rules recently finalized by the Social Security Administration (SSA) have sparked criticism from key members of Congress. The rules, which are projected to cost taxpayers nearly $40 billion over the next decade, are seen as part of what some lawmakers describe as an expansion of federal power under the Biden-Harris Administration.