U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Cape Girardeau)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Cape Girardeau)
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Social Security Administration adopts payroll information exchange to curb overpayments
After years of oversight from the Ways and Means Committee, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun using a payroll information exchange (PIE) to reduce overpayments.
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American families face potential tax hike as Trump-era cuts near expiration
Working families in the United States face a potential tax increase if the 2017 Trump tax cuts are not extended.
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Republicans highlight impact of 2017 Trump tax cuts on US competitiveness
In a recent video release, Ways and Means Republicans have highlighted the impact of the 2017 Trump tax cuts on American competitiveness.
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House committee warns against expiration of Trump-era corporate tax cuts
Since the 2017 tax relief, no major American corporation has moved its headquarters overseas.
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Trump returns with GOP agenda focused on economy, energy, and border security
The new year marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the United States as President Donald Trump returns to the White House with a Republican-controlled Congress.
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Potential farm crisis looms as Congress debates Trump-era tax cuts
America's family farmers face potential financial challenges if Congress does not extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts.
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Jason Smith urges extension of Trump-era tax cuts amid upcoming expirations
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith marked the seventh anniversary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) with a statement emphasizing its impact on the U.S. economy.
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US corn ban lifted after trade panel ruling favors American farmers
American farmers have achieved a significant victory in a trade dispute with Mexico over the latter's ban on U.S. corn imports.
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Jason Smith urges Congress to extend Trump tax cuts amid rising inflation
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has called for an extension of the Trump tax cuts in response to rising inflation.
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House releases report on combating antisemitism after seven-month investigation
Speaker Johnson and several committee chairs have released a comprehensive report on antisemitism following an extensive investigation into its presence on college campuses and within government.
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Congress urged to restore expired Trump tax cuts amid US-China competition
The United States is facing challenges in research and development (R&D) due to the expiration of the Trump tax cuts, which previously allowed for immediate R&D expensing.
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Reflection on Christmas traditions amid rising antisemitism concerns
As the Christmas season approaches, many reflect on its significance and traditions.
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Jason Smith supports Trump's economic agenda amid interest rate cut
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to reduce the benchmark rate by 25 basis points.
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Congress urged to extend Trump-era tax cuts for small businesses
Small businesses in the United States may face a significant tax increase if Congress does not act to extend the provisions of the 2017 Trump tax cuts.
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Child Tax Credit safeguards at risk as Congress faces deadline
Safeguards introduced to prevent Child Tax Credit (CTC) benefits from being accessed by illegal immigrants are at risk of disappearing if Congress does not act.
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Trump's appointments signal support for rural communities in Missouri
In southeast and south-central Missouri, agriculture remains a significant economic driver, with local farmers and ranchers producing cattle, corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, and peanuts.
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Chairman Smith criticizes Bidenomics following new CPI report
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has commented on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November 2024, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Potential child tax credit cut threatens millions as Congress deadline looms
The 2017 tax cuts introduced under the Trump administration provided financial relief to many American families, but these benefits are at risk of expiring if Congress does not take action.
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Social Security Administration updates disability claims process with modern jobs data
After years of scrutiny and delays, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has initiated steps to modernize its disability claims process by incorporating updated jobs data.
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House Republicans aim to extend Trump-era tax cuts amid expiration concerns
In a recent interview with Larry Kudlow, Jason Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, emphasized the urgency of extending the Trump tax cuts to prevent what he described as "the largest tax hike in American history."