Jason Smith
RRepublicanMO-8 · Representative
67
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone36
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency100
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology80
Total Statements
51
Floor Speeches
29
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 37Environment: 21Trade: 16Agriculture: 15Healthcare: 14Social Security: 13Foreign Policy: 10Economy: 10Immigration: 9Labor: 7Crime & Justice: 7Infrastructure: 6Defense: 6Housing: 5China: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 31Bipartisan: 29Ceremonial: 13Urgent: 6Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (80)
Press Release2026-07-17
After Historic Flooding, Recovery Efforts are Underway in Southeast MissouriAfter Historic Flooding, Recovery Efforts are Underway in Southeast Missouri The floods that swept across Reynolds, Iron, and Crawford Counties last week left behind heartbreaking devastation. The National Weather Service...
Floor Speech2026-07-15
HONORING MATTHEW GIBSON AUSTINHONORING MATTHEW GIBSON AUSTIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-07-15Veterans
HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLIE DICKINSONHONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLIE DICKINSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E694] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-07-10
This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Democrat PartyThis Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Democrat Party It s no secret that the Democrat Party has been moving further and further to the left, proudly backing outrageous ideas...
Floor Speech2026-07-09CeremonialImmigrationCrime & JusticeS25
HONORING THE CAREER OF FAUNE RIGGINHONORING THE CAREER OF FAUNE RIGGIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E655] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-07-09Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING COLONEL THOMAS AKERSRECOGNIZING COLONEL THOMAS AKERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E665-E666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-07-09CeremonialTaxesDefense
HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL MARK C. TURNER, ARMY NATIONAL GUARDHONORING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL MARK C. TURNER, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E660] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-07-09Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING BILL FEELERRECOGNIZING BILL FEELER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E657] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-07-04Taxes
One Year Later, the Working Families Tax Cuts Are DeliveringOne Year Later, the Working Families Tax Cuts Are Delivering One year ago this Fourth of July, President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law. When I was...
Floor Speech2026-06-29UrgentEconomyEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8873HR1156
RECOVER COVID UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD IN BANKS ACTRECOVER COVID UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD IN BANKS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4269-H4272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-06-29BipartisanHealthcareSocial SecurityAgricultureHR5347
HEALTH CARE EFFICIENCY THROUGH FLEXIBILITY ACTHEALTH CARE EFFICIENCY THROUGH FLEXIBILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4272-H4273] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-06-26CeremonialAgriculture
Celebrating 250 Years of FreedomCelebrating 250 Years of Freedom In the coming days, our nation will come together to celebrate 250 years since a group of farmers, lawyers, merchants,...
Press Release2026-06-19
Holding Fraudsters AccountableHolding Fraudsters Accountable Earlier this year, Americans were shocked and appalled by serious allegations of rampant fraud in Minnesota involving federal funding. House...
Press Release2026-06-12BipartisanImmigration
Delivering Funding for Border SecurityDelivering Funding for Border Security Last week, my Republican colleagues and I did what Democrats spent 115 days trying to prevent and ensured that resources...
Floor Speech2026-06-08CeremonialEconomyTaxes
RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC ROUTE 66RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC ROUTE 66 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E535] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-06-08CeremonialTradeAgriculture
RECOGNIZING THE SONGWRITERS OF JASON ALDEAN'S "TRY THAT IN A SMALL TOWN"RECOGNIZING THE SONGWRITERS OF JASON ALDEAN'S "TRY THAT IN A SMALL TOWN" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E542] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Press Release2026-06-06
Relief for Working Moms and Dads — Not BillionairesRelief for Working Moms and Dads — Not Billionaires On June 4, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before my Ways and Means Committee to share how the Working Families...
Press Release2026-06-05Foreign Policy
Smith, Alford, and Schmitt Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Enhance Efforts to Locate Missing Adults with DisabilitiesSmith, Alford, and Schmitt Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Enhance Efforts to Locate Missing Adults with Disabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), and Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the...
Floor Speech2026-06-03UrgentEnvironmentSocial SecurityHR8872HR2108
PREVENTING WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE IN TANF ACTPREVENTING WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE IN TANF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3805-H3810] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-05-29
Giving the Next Generation a Head StartGiving the Next Generation a Head Start As high school graduations are taking place in communities throughout Missouri’s 8th District and across America in recent weeks, many...
Press Release2026-05-22
Honoring Our Fallen HeroesHonoring Our Fallen Heroes For many, Memorial Day means the official start of summer. And while we all enjoy the cookouts, the gatherings, and...
Floor Speech2026-05-19EnvironmentEducationHousingHR7432
FOSTERING THE FUTURE ACTFOSTERING THE FUTURE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3558-H3564] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOSTERING THE…
Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR6506
TAXPAYER DUE PROCESS ENHANCEMENT ACTTAXPAYER DUE PROCESS ENHANCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3564-H3567] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-05-15Gun Policy
The Second Amendment is Not Up For DebateThe Second Amendment is Not Up For Debate The Second Amendment is not a suggestion. It is a constitutional right enshrined into law by our Founding Fathers, but...
Floor Speech2026-05-11CeremonialAgriculture
RECOGNIZING HANNAH HARPERRECOGNIZING HANNAH HARPER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E423-E424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-05-08Agriculture
Fighting for Missouri’s Farmers and RanchersFighting for Missouri’s Farmers and Ranchers Missouri s farmers and ranchers don t ask for much, just a level playing field, certainty to plan for the future, and...
Press Release2026-05-04Ceremonial
Smith Congratulates Southeast Missouri Students Accepted to Service AcademiesSmith Congratulates Southeast Missouri Students Accepted to Service Academies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) congratulated students from the 8th Congressional District who accepted appointments to attend...
Press Release2026-05-03CeremonialHealthcare
Smith Applauds $280 Million in FEMA Relief for Missouri HospitalsSmith Applauds $280 Million in FEMA Relief for Missouri Hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) today celebrated the announcement of $280 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants to...
Press Release2026-05-01UrgentAbortionTaxes
Another Win for the Pro-Life MovementAnother Win for the Pro-Life Movement This week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous verdict in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport to protect crisis...
Press Release2026-04-30
Congressman Smith Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art CompetitionCongressman Smith Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced Mountain Grove High School Senior Jessie Carruthers as the winner of...
Floor Speech2026-04-28BipartisanTaxesHR6903
ENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT ACTENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E379] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-27TaxesEnvironmentHR7971
TAXPAYER EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT ACTTAXPAYER EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3101-H3104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanHealthcareTaxesHR7959
IRS WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACTIRS WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3104-H3106] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentLaborHR6956
BARCODE AUTOMATION FOR REVENUE COLLECTION TO ORGANIZE DISBURSEMENT AND ENHANCE EFFICIENCY ACTBARCODE AUTOMATION FOR REVENUE COLLECTION TO ORGANIZE DISBURSEMENT AND ENHANCE EFFICIENCY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3100-H3101] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR6903
ENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT ACTENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE SUPPORT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3113-H3114] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR5334
SUPPORTING EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DEDUCTIONS ACTSUPPORTING EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DEDUCTIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3111-H3113] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR2347
SURVIVOR JUSTICE TAX PREVENTION ACTSURVIVOR JUSTICE TAX PREVENTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3110-H3111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanEconomyTaxesHousingHR5366
DOUG LAMALFA FEDERAL DISASTER TAX RELIEF CERTAINTY ACTDOUG LAMALFA FEDERAL DISASTER TAX RELIEF CERTAINTY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3107-H3110] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyLaborHR6495
TAXPAYER NOTIFICATION AND PRIVACY ACTTAXPAYER NOTIFICATION AND PRIVACY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3106-H3107] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-24Healthcare
Stopping Fraud to Save MedicareStopping Fraud to Save Medicare Medicare was created as a promise to every American who spent decades working and paying into the system so that...
Press Release2026-04-17Taxes
Fostering the Future with First Lady Melania TrumpFostering the Future with First Lady Melania Trump I’ve always said the most rewarding thing about being elected to represent the people of Southeast and South Central Missouri...
Floor Speech2026-04-15
HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROWHOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H2921] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HOUR OF…
Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1HRES1156
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIESEXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2913-H2920] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-04-10
Closing Out the Largest Tax Refund Season in U.S. HistoryClosing Out the Largest Tax Refund Season in U.S. History As the 2026 tax season wraps up on April 15, new data shows millions of Americans have greatly benefited from...
Press Release2026-04-07
Smith Visits Mt. Zion Bible School in Douglas CountySmith Visits Mt. Zion Bible School in Douglas County AVA, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Mt. Zion Bible School in Ava, Missouri recently where he met with...
Press Release2026-04-03
He Is Risen!He Is Risen! “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:...
Press Release2026-03-31
Smith Tours McDonald’s in Mountain Grove, Promotes Tax Benefits to Local BusinessesSmith Tours McDonald’s in Mountain Grove, Promotes Tax Benefits to Local Businesses MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) recently visited a locally owned and operated McDonald’s restaurant in Wright County,...
Press Release2026-03-27Taxes
The Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering for Everyday AmericansThe Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering for Everyday Americans This tax season is set to be the biggest refund season in American history, and it’s not by coincidence. It’s...
Press Release2026-03-20ImmigrationEnvironment
The Man for the MomentThe Man for the Moment The mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to ensure the safety of the American people, our communities,...
Press Release2026-03-13
Washington Democrats are Playing Politics with Missourians’ LivesWashington Democrats are Playing Politics with Missourians’ Lives The safety of the American people should never be treated as a political bargaining chip, and what’s best for illegal...
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