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Rep. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 8th district since 2013, has recently used his social media platform to comment on ongoing investigations and legislative debates involving tax-exempt organizations, government subsidies, and healthcare oversight.

On September 18, 2025, Smith posted about the Ways and Means Committee's efforts regarding nonprofit organizations: "Violence is never the answer, which is why the Ways and Means Committee has been investigating radical organizations that may be abusing the tax code for years now. We have already called for the revocation of the tax exempt status of the Alliance for Global Justice a year ago."

The following day, on September 19, Smith criticized Democratic lawmakers in Washington over healthcare funding negotiations: "Washington Democrats are DEMANDING that Congress bail out insurance companies with Obamacare subsidies, or they will shut down the government. These subsidies go directly to insurance companies, not consumers, and would cost $40 billion annually."

Later on September 19, Smith addressed recent developments in a federal investigation into Life Alliance Organ Recovery: "Life Alliance Organ Recovery’s decision to not appeal HHS’s decision to decertify their facility tells us all we need to know. The Ways and Means Committee’s investigation had uncovered severe allegations of Medicare fraud and patient safety concerns that were too great to"

Smith's statements reflect his role as chair of key congressional committees overseeing taxation and health policy. He has served in Congress since replacing Jo Ann Emerson in 2013 after previously serving 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 (BS) and Oklahoma City University (JD).