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Rep. Jason Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 8th district, shared insights on "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" through a series of tweets. The bill aims to prioritize American workers and bring about significant changes to taxation policies.

On July 3, 2025, Rep. Smith tweeted that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on President Trump's promise to prioritize American workers by eliminating income taxes on tips for 4 million tipped workers." This move is part of an effort to enhance the financial wellbeing of tipped employees across the nation.

In another tweet posted shortly after, at 17:05 UTC on the same day, he stated that "By eliminating taxes on overtime pay, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill increases the income of over 80 million hourly workers by $1,400." This measure is expected to provide substantial financial relief to millions of hourly wage earners.

Later that day at 17:14 UTC, Rep. Smith highlighted another benefit of the bill: "Once signed, American families can fully deduct auto loan interest for new American-made cars thanks to The One, Big, Beautiful Bill." This provision is designed to support both consumers and domestic car manufacturers.

Rep. Jason Smith has been serving in Congress since replacing Jo Ann Emerson in 2013. Prior to his congressional role, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 until his current appointment. Born in St Louis in 1980 and residing in Salem today, Smith holds degrees from the University of Missouri and Oklahoma City University.