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Rep. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 8th district since 2013, has been vocal about the benefits of the House-passed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" on social media. In a series of tweets dated June 19, 2025, Smith outlined the potential impacts of this legislation on taxpayers and small businesses in his district.

In a tweet posted at 13:45 UTC on June 19, Rep. Jason Smith highlighted that "The House-passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill makes the doubled Standard Deduction permanent". He emphasized that this move simplifies taxes for most Americans who use it to file their taxes. He noted that in his Congressional District alone, 94% of taxpayers utilize this deduction when filing.

Later that day at 15:31 UTC, Smith discussed the significance of making the "199A small business deduction permanent" through the same bill. According to him, this provision has been instrumental in aiding Main Street businesses' growth and supporting employees. He pointed out that there are approximately 35,380 small businesses in his district which would benefit from this permanence.

At 16:55 UTC on June 19, Rep. Smith warned about potential tax increases if the bill does not pass in its current form. He stated that without it, "residents of my home state of Missouri would see a 26% tax hike." Additionally, he noted that an average family could face nearly $1,400 more in taxes annually if the bill fails to pass.

Jason Smith was born in St Louis and currently resides in Salem. A graduate from the University of Missouri with a BS degree and Oklahoma City University with a JD degree; he served previously in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013 before replacing Jo Ann Emerson as U.S Congress member for Missouri’s 8th District.