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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Robert F. Kennedy Jr confirmed as new Secretary of Health and Human Services
On February 13, 2025, Chairman Jason Smith of the Ways and Means Committee issued a statement following the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services by the United States Senate.
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Trump's new trade order aims for fair play in international commerce
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement following President Trump's signing of an executive order.
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Chairman Smith supports Trump's executive order on reciprocal trade tariffs
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed support for President Trump's recent executive order concerning trade tariffs.
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IRS modernization efforts fall short amid budget scrutiny
Taxpayers are not seeing the promised return on investment from billions allocated to modernize the IRS, according to expert witnesses at a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing.
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Ways and Means Committee considers new bipartisan tax legislation
The Ways and Means Committee held its first markup session of the current Congress to consider several bipartisan bills aimed at improving the tax system for Americans.
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Jason Smith praises Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence
U.S. Representative Jason Smith from Missouri has expressed his support following the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence.
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed his support for Tulsi Gabbard following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the Director of National Intelligence.
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Ways and Means Committee advances bills on pandemic fraud recovery and taxpayer rights
The Ways and Means Committee has approved legislation aimed at recovering billions of dollars in unemployment benefits lost to fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jason Smith calls for permanent extension of Trump tax cuts amid inflation concerns
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has issued a statement following the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Chairman Buchanan discusses healthcare modernization amid rising chronic diseases
Health Chairman Buchanan addressed the pressing issue of modernizing American health care in a recent hearing.
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Smith introduces legislation targeting pandemic unemployment insurance fraud
Federal law enforcement agencies are set to receive extended support in pursuing those responsible for stealing an estimated $100 to $135 billion in unemployment insurance benefits during the pandemic.
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Congress urged to extend time limits on prosecuting pandemic-related unemployment fraud
Witnesses at a recent hearing of the Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee urged Congress to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting CARES Act-related unemployment insurance fraud.
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Republicans push for permanent extension of Trump-era tax cuts amid economic concerns
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has expressed concerns over the current state of the U.S. economy following a recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Smith proposes bill requiring USPS to pay late fees caused by mail delays
U.S. Representative Jason Smith has announced his co-authorship of the Pony Up Act, a legislative proposal aimed at holding the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) accountable for late fees incurred due to delayed mail delivery.
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IRS accused of retaliating against whistleblowers in Hunter Biden probe
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has revealed that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) retaliated against two whistleblowers, IRS Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and IRS Special Agent Joseph Ziegler.
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Congressional hearing addresses billions lost in unemployment benefit fraud
The Work and Welfare Subcommittee held its first hearing of the new Congress, focusing on prosecuting fraudsters who have stolen billions in unemployment benefits from American workers.
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Trump ends China's use of de minimis shipments to avoid tariffs
The Trump Administration has announced a significant policy change that impacts trade relations with China.
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Trump tax cuts extension may boost rural investment
Permanently extending the Trump tax cuts is seen as a potential catalyst for economic revitalization in some of America's most impoverished and rural areas.
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Trump administration imposes tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed support for the Trump Administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China.
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Jason Smith urges Congress for swift action on inflation relief
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has emphasized the urgency for Congress to pass legislation addressing inflation.