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Rep. Jason Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 8th district, shared a series of tweets on July 3, 2025, highlighting the potential benefits of "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill." This legislative proposal aims to solidify previous tax cuts and prevent increases for American workers and families.

In his first tweet at 21:30 UTC, Rep. Smith stated that "By making the Trump tax cuts permanent, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill stops a tax hike on American workers, ensuring they keep more of their income." This message underscores the bill's objective to provide financial relief by preventing an increase in taxes.

At 21:36 UTC, Rep. Smith emphasized another aspect of the bill by noting that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill prevents a $1,700 tax increase on American families, keeping taxes low for those who are working hard to support their families." This tweet highlights the bill's focus on protecting family incomes from rising tax burdens.

In his final tweet at 21:43 UTC, Rep. Smith claimed that "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill raises annual real wages by $7,200 per worker, boosting the take-home pay of millions of Americans." Here he points out the anticipated economic impact on individual earnings as a result of this legislation.

Jason Smith has been a member of Congress since 2013 after replacing Jo Ann Emerson. Prior to his congressional role, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013. Born in St Louis in 1980 and currently residing in Salem, Smith holds degrees from both the University of Missouri and Oklahoma City University.