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Rep. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 8th district since 2013, shared insights on the House-passed legislation known as the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" through a series of tweets on June 20, 2025. The bill addresses various tax concerns affecting American workers and families.

On June 20, 2025, Rep. Smith tweeted about the impact of overtime work on American employees: "In America, over 80 million employees work overtime hours. The House-passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill repeals tax on the overtime pay premium, delivering President Trump’s promise of no tax on overtime." This highlights a significant aspect of the bill aimed at alleviating tax burdens for those working extra hours.

Later that day, Smith addressed the financial struggles faced by seniors due to inflation: "Seniors living on fixed incomes were some of the most harmed by the skyrocketing prices of the Biden inflation crisis. The House-passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill allows seniors to deduct up to $4,000 in tax obligations, which will provide relief from the inflation tax President." This measure is intended to offer financial relief to seniors affected by rising costs.

In another tweet posted on June 20th, Smith focused on family support through tax credits: "74,000 families in my Congressional District claim the Child Tax Credit. The House version of The One, Big, Beautiful Bill preserves the doubled Child Tax Credit and adds another $500 on top of it to give much-needed relief to hard-working American families." This component aims to extend additional financial assistance to families through enhanced child tax credits.

Jason Smith has been serving in Congress since succeeding Jo Ann Emerson in 2013 and previously served in Missouri's state legislature from 2005-2013. Born in St Louis in 1980 and residing in Salem today, he holds degrees from both the University of Missouri and Oklahoma City University.