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Rep. Jason Smith, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 8th district since 2013, recently shared insights on social media regarding legislative developments aimed at enhancing affordability and accessibility in various sectors. His tweets highlighted key features of "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill," which is designed to provide financial relief and opportunities for American families.

On July 3, 2025, Rep. Smith announced that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill expands the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and Flexible Spending Arrangements, making child care more affordable for families." This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families by providing enhanced tax credits and spending options.

In another post made shortly after on the same day, he stated that "With The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, Americans can now use 529 Education savings accounts for K-12 materials and post-secondary credentialing, making education more accessible." This provision seeks to broaden educational access by allowing these savings accounts to cover a wider range of educational expenses.

Further elaborating on the bill's objectives later that day, Smith tweeted that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill includes new workforce development incentives to help Americans enter the workforce with the skills they need to succeed." These incentives are intended to equip individuals with necessary skills for employment success.

Smith has served in Congress since replacing Jo Ann Emerson in 2013. He was born in St Louis in 1980 and resides in Salem. A graduate of the University of Missouri with a BS degree earned in 2001 and a JD from Oklahoma City University obtained in 2004.