Jason T. Smith

Authored the rural-health program that awarded Salem Memorial Hospital $1.7 million for facility upgrades.

September 3, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Pressed federal health officials for rural funding before Missouri received a $216 million program grant.

December 31, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (HR6703).

December 17, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill extending Medicare payments to long-term-care hospitals.

August 9, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Reintroduced a bill allowing Medicare recipients to contribute to health savings accounts.

April 8, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill extending Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth.

December 18, 2020Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his bill extending Medicare drug coverage for kidney-transplant patients.

December 9, 2020Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill removing paperwork rules for Medicare providers.

December 14, 2018Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His kidney-failure insurance bill passed the Senate and went to the President.

December 7, 2016Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his bill expanding health-insurance options for kidney-failure patients.

September 21, 2016Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill changing Medicare physician payments (HR4015).

March 14, 2014Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill allowing Missourians to buy health insurance licensed in other states.

March 30, 2010Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Offered a resolution urging Congress to fund children’s health insurance in Missouri.

February 15, 2007Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill allowing Medicaid reimbursements for certain extra medical services.

March 31, 2006Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning an EPA decision on California harbor-craft pollution rules (HJRES213).

September 16, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning an EPA decision on California vessel pollution rules (HJRES210).

September 15, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act (HR7980).

September 12, 2024Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill ending the federal tax credit for electric vehicles.

June 9, 2021Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His opioid-prescribing provisions became law as part of the SUPPORT Act.

October 24, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his bill establishing Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.

February 6, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House adoption of his amendment cutting EPA environmental-education grants.

July 14, 2016Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act (HR3797).

March 15, 2016Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House adoption of his amendment overturning EPA wood-stove rules.

December 3, 2015Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning EPA greenhouse-gas limits for new power plants (SJRES23).

December 1, 2015Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning EPA carbon-pollution limits for existing power plants (SJRES24).

December 1, 2015Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of limits on EPA rulemaking using certain scientific data (HR1030).

March 18, 2015Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of approval of the Keystone XL pipeline (HR5682).

November 14, 2014Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of blocking expanded federal water regulation (HR5078).

September 9, 2014Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Led a letter criticizing proposed EPA emissions rules for existing power plants.

May 27, 2014Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Electricity Security and Affordability Act (HR3826).

March 6, 2014Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a resolution suspending proposed renewable-energy rules for electric utilities.

January 6, 2011Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill expanding rural investment tax credits to fight poverty.

September 6, 2018Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (HR2694).

September 17, 2020Supports Labor Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 (HR511).

November 17, 2015Opposes Labor Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill increasing state-funded teacher career-ladder pay by $500.

January 23, 2007Supports Labor Rights

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill expanding government-spending information on Missouri’s accountability website.

January 10, 2011Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Held a Ways and Means hearing on Medicare fraud involving hospice and home-health providers.

April 21, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: waysandmeans.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Coauthored a bill requiring inflation estimates for executive actions; it passed the House.

March 2, 2023Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Reintroduced a bill requiring federal inflation estimates for major executive actions.

January 12, 2023Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Requested a Congressional Budget Office estimate of the full cost of a proposed tax-and-spending bill.

December 15, 2021Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked tax officials to assess a proposal for broader IRS access to bank-account data.

November 10, 2021Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill removing paperwork rules for Medicare providers.

December 14, 2018Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Taxpayer First Act (HR5444).

April 18, 2018Supports Government Efficiency

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his IRS spending-oversight bill.

April 20, 2016Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2015 (HR3442).

February 11, 2016Supports Government Efficiency

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his SCRUB Act reviewing federal regulations for repeal.

January 7, 2016Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won committee approval of his SCRUB Act to review federal regulations for repeal.

June 18, 2014Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Budget and Accounting Transparency Act (HR1872).

April 7, 2014Supports Government Efficiency

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Pro-Growth Budgeting Act (HR1874).

April 4, 2014Supports Government Efficiency

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his amendment requiring congressional oversight of Affordable Care Act regulations.

August 2, 2013Supports Government Efficiency

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His bill requiring old agency rules to expire or be renewed was approved by Missouri’s governor.

July 13, 2012Supports Government Efficiency

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill ending new state agency rules after six years unless renewed.

February 28, 2011Supports Government Efficiency

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His bill removing expired statutes was approved by Missouri’s governor.

June 23, 2010Supports Government Efficiency

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a commission to review Missouri budget spending.

March 25, 2010Supports Government Efficiency

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Police Our Border Act (HR8146).

May 16, 2024Opposes Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Spending Reduction and Border Security Act (HR5525).

September 29, 2023Opposes Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (HR5038).

December 11, 2019Opposes Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill withholding federal transportation funds from sanctuary cities.

February 6, 2017Opposes Immigration

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of limits on executive immigration relief (HR5759).

December 4, 2014Opposes Immigration

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Helped secure $22.4 million in FEMA funding to rebuild Perryville High School after a tornado.

September 18, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Authored the rural-health program that awarded Salem Memorial Hospital $1.7 million for facility upgrades.

September 3, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR7148).

January 22, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Pressed federal health officials for rural funding before Missouri received a $216 million program grant.

December 31, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (HR5371).

September 19, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR1968).

March 11, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025 (HR9494).

September 18, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of fiscal 2024 Ukraine security aid (HR8035).

April 20, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of fiscal 2024 Indo-Pacific security aid (HR8036).

April 20, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Spending Reduction and Border Security Act (HR5525).

September 29, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of fiscal 2024 supplemental appropriations (HR5692).

September 28, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (HR23).

January 9, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill extending Medicare payments to long-term-care hospitals.

August 9, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of emergency federal funding for infant formula (HR7790).

May 18, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of supplemental U.S. aid to Ukraine (HR7691).

May 10, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Build Back Better Act (HR5376).

November 19, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the INVEST in America infrastructure bill (HR3684).

July 1, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of American Rescue Plan Act (HR1319).

February 27, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his bill extending Medicare drug coverage for kidney-transplant patients.

December 9, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Helped secure a $2.9 million federal grant to improve Malden Regional Airport.

November 22, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act (HR3877).

July 25, 2019Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Veterans Access to Child Care Act (HR840).

February 8, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of fiscal 2019 appropriations (HR21).

January 3, 2019Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act (HR3).

June 7, 2018Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of fiscal 2018 disaster-aid appropriations (HR4667).

December 21, 2017Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill withholding federal transportation funds from sanctuary cities.

February 6, 2017Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House adoption of his amendment limiting federal payments of legal fees in environmental cases.

July 15, 2016Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House adoption of his amendment cutting EPA environmental-education grants.

July 14, 2016Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced bills barring federal agencies from spending money they collected through fines and settlements.

June 22, 2016Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill barring EPA spending on public-relations contractors.

December 16, 2015Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill blocking Missouri legislators from earning additional state pension service.

March 24, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Offered a resolution urging Congress to fund children’s health insurance in Missouri.

February 15, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill increasing state-funded teacher career-ladder pay by $500.

January 23, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill allowing Medicaid reimbursements for certain extra medical services.

March 31, 2006Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill expanding alerts for missing adults with disabilities.

June 5, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Veterans Access to Child Care Act (HR840).

February 8, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning limits on drug testing for unemployment benefits (HJRES42).

February 15, 2017Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His bill adding an employment focus to TANF welfare programs advanced from the Ways and Means Committee.

May 11, 2016Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill letting deployed service members renew concealed-carry permits by mail.

July 23, 2020Opposes Gun Control

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill protecting the use of firearms to defend homes and private property.

July 21, 2020Opposes Gun Control

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (HR1181).

March 16, 2017Opposes Gun Control

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning gun-background-check reporting for certain Social Security disability recipients (HJRES40).

February 2, 2017Opposes Gun Control

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Prefiled the Missouri Firearms Freedom Act.

January 5, 2010Opposes Gun Control

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Womens Public Health and Safety Act (HR3495).

September 29, 2015Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HR3504).

September 18, 2015Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning Washington, D.C.’s reproductive-health nondiscrimination law (HJRES43).

April 30, 2015Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a ban on federal funding for abortions (HR7).

January 28, 2014Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR2810).

July 14, 2017Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of the fiscal 2015 defense authorization bill (HR4435).

May 22, 2014Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (HR1960).

June 14, 2013Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Helped write tax provisions in the House-passed 2025 budget reconciliation bill.

July 3, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill extending the child tax credit to families during pregnancy.

January 28, 2022Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill making the small-business pass-through tax deduction permanent.

February 26, 2021Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill making the expanded child tax credit permanent.

February 25, 2021Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His bill expanding 529 education savings accounts passed the House.

December 20, 2018Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 (HR6760).

September 28, 2018Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR1).

November 16, 2017Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of lowering taxes on certain middle-income and senior taxpayers (HR3590).

September 13, 2016Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His tax relief for working students passed the House as part of a larger tax bill.

December 17, 2015Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill making work-based college scholarships tax-free.

July 30, 2015Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of changes to the child tax credit (HR4935).

July 25, 2014Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of student and family income-tax simplification (HR3393).

July 24, 2014Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill ending local earnings and profits taxes in 2016.

March 12, 2009Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill increasing Missouri income-tax deductions for personal and dependent exemptions.

February 2, 2009Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Urged federal officials to reverse a plan to expand Argentine beef imports.

October 29, 2025Opposes Foreign Trade

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Pressed the administration on Mexico’s corn restrictions before it began a trade dispute.

March 8, 2023Supports Foreign Trade

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the administration to enforce the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement against Mexico’s corn restrictions.

February 15, 2023Supports Foreign Trade

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His ENFORCE Act trade provisions passed the Senate as part of a larger trade bill.

February 11, 2016Supports Foreign Trade

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (HR7888).

April 12, 2024Supports Data Privacy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning broadband privacy rules (SJRES34).

March 28, 2017Opposes Data Privacy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill allowing police agencies to share certain juvenile records.

February 13, 2008Opposes Data Privacy

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (HR2694).

September 17, 2020Supports Civil Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the George Floyd policing-reform bill (HR7120).

June 25, 2020Opposes Civil Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (HR1230).

January 15, 2020Opposes Civil Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR4).

December 6, 2019Opposes Civil Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (HR620).

February 15, 2018Opposes Civil Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning Washington, D.C.’s reproductive-health nondiscrimination law (HJRES43).

April 30, 2015Opposes Civil Rights

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill barring mandatory microchip implants.

February 14, 2007Supports Civil Rights

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Pressed Tyson Foods to sell its closed Dexter plant to a new employer.

December 29, 2023Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a bill requiring disclosures about Uyghur forced labor (HR6270).

September 30, 2020Opposes Corporate Accountability

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill barring price gouging of essential goods during emergencies.

March 13, 2020Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Helped secure $22.4 million in FEMA funding to rebuild Perryville High School after a tornado.

September 18, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Electric Supply Chain Act (HR3638).

December 11, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Urged Congress and the Army Corps to include southeast Missouri water projects in a water-resources bill.

May 12, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Helped secure a $2.9 million federal grant to improve Malden Regional Airport.

November 22, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his amendment protecting Mississippi River homes and farmland.

June 7, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (HR3043).

November 8, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Secured an Army Corps study of recurring floods along Joachim Creek.

October 26, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill changing cross-border energy infrastructure permits (HR2883).

July 19, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill changing western-state water access (HR23).

July 12, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of approval of the Keystone XL pipeline (HR5682).

November 14, 2014Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Led a letter asking the Army Corps to reopen the Mississippi River to barge traffic.

November 12, 2014Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR3080).

October 23, 2013Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Sent a letter supporting Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration after severe storms.

July 31, 2026

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Issued subpoenas to three tax-exempt organizations for records about foreign funding.

July 24, 2026

Source: waysandmeans.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Received the Missouri Farm Bureau PAC endorsement for the 2026 House election.

June 17, 2026

Source: themissouritimes.com · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of District of Columbia Policing Protection Act (HR5143).

September 17, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Secured tax provisions for farmers and small businesses in the enacted 2025 tax bill.

July 17, 2025

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of special U.S. tax rules for certain Taiwan residents (HR33).

January 15, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the Social Security Administration how it would implement repeal of the WEP and GPO benefit reductions.

January 10, 2025

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Was reappointed chair of the House Ways and Means Committee for the 119th Congress.

December 9, 2024

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (HR9495).

November 21, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act (HR9456).

September 11, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the IRS to review the tax-exempt status of the People Media Project over alleged terrorism links.

June 10, 2024

Source: waysandmeans.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Iran Counterterrorism Act (HR6323).

April 17, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of rescinding certain Iran sanctions waivers and licenses (HR5947).

April 17, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (HR4691).

April 17, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act (HR485).

February 7, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (HR6918).

January 18, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Pregnant Students Rights Act (HR6914).

January 18, 2024

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (HR1147).

December 13, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act (HR5961).

November 30, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the Postal Service for answers about mail delays in southeast Missouri.

October 30, 2023

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Endorsed Jim Jordan for Speaker of the U.S. House.

October 16, 2023

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act (HR1163).

May 11, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning a Washington, D.C. policing reform law (HJRES42).

April 19, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Coauthored a resolution overturning expanded federal water regulation; it passed the House.

March 17, 2023

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Freedom for Health Care Workers Act (HR497).

January 31, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Protecting Americas Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act (HR22).

January 12, 2023

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Was selected to chair the House Ways and Means Committee.

January 9, 2023

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Pregnant Women in Custody Act (HR6878).

December 1, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a resolution imposing a labor agreement on freight railroads (HJRES100).

November 30, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Mental Health Matters Act (HR7780).

September 29, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Mental Health Justice Act of 2022 (HR8542).

September 22, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act (S1098).

September 21, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the Pentagon for data on the military COVID-19 vaccine mandate’s effect on readiness.

September 19, 2022

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a new federal health-research agency (HR5585).

June 22, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR7666).

June 22, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S3522).

April 28, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act (HR6968).

March 9, 2022

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the National Archives to clear its backlog of veterans’ records requests.

January 27, 2022

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Asked the President and FEMA to assist Missouri communities hit by tornadoes.

December 29, 2021

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of an increase in the federal debt limit (SJRES33).

December 15, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Combating International Islamophobia Act (HR5665).

December 14, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021 (HR3992).

November 4, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Urged the administration to withdraw its federal worker vaccine mandate.

October 28, 2021

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced the Love America Act on teaching founding documents in schools.

August 3, 2021

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Allies Act (HR3985).

July 22, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill expanding tax-free employer education assistance for working students.

July 15, 2021

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack (HR3233).

May 19, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (HR1629).

May 19, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Washington, D.C. statehood (HR51).

April 22, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Reintroduced a bill barring Chinese-owned firms from Small Business Administration aid.

March 26, 2021

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Co-introduced a bill limiting estate taxes on family-owned businesses and farms.

March 10, 2021

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the For the People election and ethics bill (HR1).

March 3, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of National Apprenticeship Act (HR447).

February 5, 2021

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Became the top Republican on the House Budget Committee.

January 26, 2021

Source: budget.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Filed a brief in the Supreme Court case challenging presidential election procedures in four states.

December 11, 2020

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill to secure federal supplies of critical medicines.

October 20, 2020

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a clean-energy access bill (HR4447).

September 24, 2020

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill limiting federal mail ballots to eligible U.S. citizens.

August 18, 2020

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House adoption of his amendment on securing supplies of critical medicines.

July 31, 2020

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the fiscal 2021 defense authorization bill (HR6395).

July 21, 2020

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a health-insurance premium reduction bill (HR1425).

June 29, 2020

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of emergency housing relief (HR7301).

June 29, 2020

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of ending U.S. military hostilities with Iran without Congress’s approval (SJRES68).

March 11, 2020

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of Student Borrower Credit Improvement Act (HR3621).

January 29, 2020

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a bill lowering prescription-drug prices (HR3).

December 12, 2019

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of workplace-violence prevention for health and social-service workers (HR1309).

November 21, 2019

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of medical-screening standards for Border Patrol custody (HR3525).

September 26, 2019

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of humanitarian standards for people held by Customs and Border Protection (HR3239).

July 24, 2019

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of the fiscal 2020 defense authorization bill (HR2500).

July 12, 2019

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a health-education and insurance bill (HR987).

May 16, 2019

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 (HR6311).

July 25, 2018

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of a border-security and immigration reform bill (HR6136).

June 27, 2018

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (HR6).

June 22, 2018

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR2).

June 21, 2018

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (HR5797).

June 20, 2018

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act (HR5788).

June 14, 2018

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill changing consumer data-breach notices (HR2396).

December 14, 2017

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act (S114).

July 28, 2017

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill easing power-line work in forests (HR1873).

June 21, 2017

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act (S1094).

June 13, 2017

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of American Health Care Act (HR1628).

May 4, 2017

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Small Business Health Fairness Act (HR1101).

March 22, 2017

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Water Resources Development Act (HR5303).

September 28, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Iran Accountability Act of 2016 (HR5631).

July 14, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a ban on U.S. purchases of heavy water from Iran (HR5119).

July 13, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of fiscal 2017 energy and water appropriations (HR5055).

May 26, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 (S2012).

May 25, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 (HR5046).

May 12, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of overturning a Labor Department retirement-advice rule (HJRES88).

April 28, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of amendments protecting hunting and fishing on public lands.

February 26, 2016

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HR3700).

February 2, 2016

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Restoring Americans Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (HR3762).

October 23, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted against House passage of approval of the Iran nuclear agreement (HR3461).

September 11, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of suspension of certain Iran sanctions waivers (HR3460).

September 11, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Student Success Act (HR5).

July 8, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Death Tax Repeal Act (HR1105).

April 16, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (HR2).

March 26, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and for other purposes (HR596).

February 3, 2015

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of letting insurers continue offering certain existing health plans (HR3522).

September 11, 2014

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of faster approval of natural-gas exports to WTO countries (HR6).

June 25, 2014

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill changing cross-border energy infrastructure approvals (HR3301).

June 24, 2014

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill expanding federal charter-school grants (HR10).

May 9, 2014

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Save American Workers Act of 2014 (HR2575).

April 3, 2014

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of delaying the Affordable Care Act’s individual-mandate penalty (HR4118).

March 5, 2014

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Filed a bill transferring Ozark National Scenic Riverways to Missouri control.

February 10, 2014

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (HR1900).

November 21, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (HR2728).

November 20, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 (HR3350).

November 15, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a resolution opposing the President’s temporary debt-limit suspension (HJRES99).

October 30, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Won House passage of his amendment stopping prescribed burns of harvestable Mark Twain National Forest timber.

September 20, 2013

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 (HR2009).

August 2, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of a bill expanding state and local control of public schools (HR5).

July 19, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Secured a House field hearing on the National Blueways System and private property rights.

July 15, 2013

Source: jasonsmith.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (HR2642).

July 11, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Voted for House passage of Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (HR2231).

June 28, 2013

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Was elected speaker pro tempore of the Missouri House by acclamation.

January 9, 2013

Source: documents.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Prefiled an amendment protecting farming, ranching, hunting, and fishing rights.

December 27, 2012

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill penalizing politically motivated disruption of animal facilities and natural-resource operations.

March 29, 2012

Source: house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill barring public pension investments in firms tied to state sponsors of terrorism.

March 22, 2010

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a tax credit for employers hiring unemployed workers.

January 25, 2010

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced an amendment requiring a three-fifths vote to change Missouri’s constitution.

January 14, 2010

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill requiring special elections for vacancies in several state and federal offices.

February 11, 2009

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill phasing out personal-property taxes on qualifying vehicles.

February 10, 2009

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

His bill expanding licensing rules for assisted-living administrators was approved by Missouri’s governor.

July 13, 2007

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026

Introduced a bill changing Missouri real-estate broker licensing rules.

January 17, 2006

Source: archive.house.mo.gov · researched September 22, 2026