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Rep. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 8th district since 2013, recently used his social media platform to highlight the passage of “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and its implications for American families and businesses.

On July 26, 2025, Smith posted: "Democrats showed their neglect for the working class when they voted against The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Republicans, on the other hand, passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill which delivers the largest tax cut to American families, farmers, and small businesses in our nation’s".

Later that day at 15:20 UTC, he shared an update from California: "The Ways and Means Committee is at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California to hear from farmers, small business owners, and manufacturers about how the pro-growth policies within The One, Big, Beautiful Bill will unleash American economic greatness and".

On July 27, Smith referenced former President Trump’s previous visit to the Reagan Library: "10 years ago at the Reagan Library, President Trump promised the American people to deliver historic tax relief, and he did. The Ways and Means Committee returned to the same place he made this promise to discuss how The One, Big, Beautiful Bill fulfills President Trump’s".

Smith has been active in Congress since replacing Jo Ann Emerson in 2013. Before his congressional tenure representing Missouri's 8th District—an area he continues to serve—he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 until his move to Congress. Born in St Louis in 1980 and currently residing in Salem at age 42 as of this writing (2024), Smith holds degrees from both the University of Missouri (BS) and Oklahoma City University (JD).