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Rep. Jason Smith touts job creation and GDP growth with new legislative proposal

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Rep. Jason T. Smith, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th District | Congressman Jason Smith Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Jason T. Smith, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th District | Congressman Jason Smith Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Jason Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 8th district, has been actively promoting what he refers to as "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" through his social media presence. His series of tweets outlines the potential economic impacts and job creation benefits attributed to this legislative proposal.

On July 3, 2025, Rep. Smith tweeted that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill protects or creates up to 7.2 million jobs, 1.4 million manufacturing jobs specifically." This statement emphasizes the bill's focus on bolstering employment within the manufacturing sector.

In a subsequent tweet posted on the same day at 12:21 PM UTC, Rep. Smith stated that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers 4.9% higher level of real GDP in first 4 years – 1.2% higher average annual growth, creating more jobs and opportunity in America." This suggests an optimistic outlook for economic growth resulting from the bill's implementation.

Another post made at 12:29 PM UTC included a link without additional commentary https://t.co/k4opiufmES, leaving followers to seek further information independently.

Jason Smith has served in Congress since replacing Jo Ann Emerson in 2013 and previously held office in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013. Born in St Louis and residing in Salem, Smith holds degrees from both the University of Missouri and Oklahoma City University.

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