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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Chairman Smith criticizes economic impact of Biden-Harris policies
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement addressing the recent rise in year-over-year core inflation, as indicated by the Federal Reserve’s Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index. The data showed an increase in prices, which Smith attributes to the policies of the Biden-Harris Administration.
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Officer David Lee killed by intoxicated driver; calls for tougher immigration policies
On September 22, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Lee died after being struck by a car driven by an intoxicated illegal immigrant who was speeding and without a license. Officer Lee was a father, husband, and dedicated community protector.
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Congress urged to address misuse of TANF funds at Ways and Means Committee hearing
Congress is being urged to address issues within the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant that have led to misuse of funds and missed opportunities to lift Americans out of poverty. Witnesses at a Ways and Means Committee hearing highlighted the lack of accountability in TANF's non-assistance portion, which makes up 77 percent of TANF spending.
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Bipartisan concerns raised over current US digital trade policies
At a recent Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing, both Republican and Democrat members voiced concerns about the Biden-Harris Administration's approach to digital trade rules. The United States Trade Representative's decision in 2023 to abandon long-standing digital trade rules has led to what some members describe as a surrender of America's technological leadership.
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Chairman Smith addresses misuse of TANF funds at reform hearing
Chairman Smith addressed the issue of waste, fraud, and abuse in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program during a recent hearing. He emphasized the need for reforms to ensure that funds are used effectively to help those in need.
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Ways and Means Chairman demands IRS revoke tax-exempt status of certain organizations
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith is calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke the tax-exempt status of several organizations. This request follows an investigation by the committee that uncovered these groups' ties to foreign terrorist organizations, support for illegal activities in the United States, and failure to operate within their stated exempt purposes.
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Hearing addresses prevention strategies for managing America's chronic disease crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the cost of chronic diseases overwhelming family budgets and federal health care spending, Americans need better tools to manage their health, according to witnesses testifying before a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing. Nearly 90 percent of the $4.1 trillion spent on health care in America each year is attributable to chronic disease. Addressing obesity, a risk factor for several chronic diseases, could save taxpayers up to $500 billion annually and improve the nation’s physical and fiscal health. Witnesses pointed to the success of programs...
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House passes act codifying Trump-era trade rule on Israeli imports
In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives passed the Anti-BDS Labeling Act (H.R. 5179), codifying a Trump-era trade rule clarifying labeling requirements for goods imported from Israel, the Gaza Strip, or the West Bank. In 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its country of origin labeling guidance to accurately reflect whether an item originated in a region of the West Bank under Israel’s jurisdiction, a region of the West Bank independent of Israel, or Hamas-controlled Gaza.
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House passes bills on missing foster youth identification & workforce re-entry
This week, the House of Representatives advanced two pieces of legislation from the Ways and Means Committee aimed at improving state systems for identifying and tracking missing foster youth and ensuring job placement services are accessible to all unemployment insurance claimants.
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House approves historic legislation on child welfare modernization
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation, H.R. 9076, the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, which includes policies approved unanimously by the Ways and Means Committee in July. The bill reauthorizes Title IV-B child welfare programs for five years and introduces significant changes to modernize these programs while strengthening child support enforcement through enhanced accountability and use of taxpayer dollars.
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Chairman Smith criticizes administration's stance on digital trade policies
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Second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump raises security concerns
On September 15, a tragedy was averted when a Secret Service agent intervened against an armed individual attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The incident marks the second assassination attempt on Trump within 65 days, raising concerns nationwide.
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Ways and Means Committee concludes extensive national tour on tax policy
Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams’ members concluded the August district work period by continuing events across the United States. In total, the Tax Teams have held over 90 events across 17 states to hear first-hand the consequences of the Biden-Harris $7 trillion planned tax hike, including the expiration of the Trump tax cuts, and how Congress can implement pro-growth tax policies that will help American families, small businesses, farmers, and manufacturers succeed.
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Biden-Harris administration faces GOP backlash over OECD global tax deal
On September 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the Biden-Harris Administration faced criticism from House Republican leaders over its involvement with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to implement a global minimum tax on U.S. businesses. The administration's actions are seen as a threat to U.S. sovereignty and economic competitiveness, potentially forfeiting over $100 billion in tax revenue and violating Constitutional principles by bypassing Congress.
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Chairman Smith advocates for Anti-BDS Labeling Act in floor debate
Chairman Smith delivered an opening statement during the floor debate on the Anti-BDS Labeling Act on September 18, 2024. The act was introduced by Claudia Tenney, a member of the Ways and Means Committee.
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Health Subcommittee addresses chronic disease prevention amid rising healthcare costs
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House passes bill expanding coverage options for chronic disease treatment
On September 18, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800), which aims to expand treatment options for Americans living with chronic diseases through their employer’s health care coverage. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) of the Ways and Means Committee.
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Chairman Smith criticizes Biden-Harris policies following Fed's interest rate decision
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued a statement following the Federal Open Market Committee's recent decision on interest rates.
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House Democrats block bill aimed at preventing foreign money in U.S. elections
On Tuesday, House Democrats voted against the No Foreign Election Interference Act (H.R. 8314), a bill designed to prohibit tax-exempt organizations from accepting foreign donations and subsequently contributing to Super Political Action Committees (Super PACs). The legislation had previously garnered near-unanimous support in the Ways and Means Committee.
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House approves bill enabling more tax-deductible donations for veterans services organizations
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at expanding support for veterans services organizations (VSOs) through tax-deductible donations. The bill, H.R. 1432, known as the VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act (VETT Act), was introduced by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). It seeks to make all federally chartered tax-exempt VSOs eligible for deductible charitable contributions.