Jason Smith
RRepublicanMO-8 · Representative
69
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone44
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology61
Total Statements
40
Floor Speeches
21
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 34Environment: 19Trade: 15Healthcare: 13Agriculture: 12Social Security: 10Foreign Policy: 8Economy: 8Immigration: 7Labor: 7Crime & Justice: 6Infrastructure: 6Housing: 5Defense: 5China: 4
Speech Tone
Bipartisan: 27Neutral: 23Ceremonial: 6Urgent: 4Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (61)
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 Speech2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesForeign 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 ]…
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 Speech2026-04-27BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentLaborHR6956
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 Speech2026-04-27TaxesEnvironmentHR7971
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 Speech2026-04-27BipartisanEconomyTaxesHousingHR5366
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 […
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...
Press Release2026-03-06Foreign PolicyDefense
Under President Trump, America is Leading from a Position of StrengthUnder President Trump, America is Leading from a Position of Strength President Trump promised Missourians that his foreign policy would make America respected on the world stage again, rebuild our military,...
Floor Speech2026-03-04HealthcareCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. WILLIAM DAVID MYERSHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. WILLIAM DAVID MYERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-02-28
America is Safer, More Secure, and More Prosperous Under President Trump’s LeadershipAmerica is Safer, More Secure, and More Prosperous Under President Trump’s Leadership One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a clear promise: make life more affordable for hardworking Americans and...
Press Release2026-02-26BipartisanAgriculture
Smith Co-Sponsors National FFA Week Resolution, Celebrates Future Farmers in Southeast MissouriSmith Co-Sponsors National FFA Week Resolution, Celebrates Future Farmers in Southeast Missouri SALEM, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) is once again co-sponsoring the bipartisan National FFA Week Resolution alongside FFA Caucus...
Press Release2026-02-20CeremonialAgriculture
I Believe in the Future of Agriculture…I Believe in the Future of Agriculture… Every year, National FFA Week gives us an opportunity to celebrate an organization shaping the future of American agriculture by...
Floor Speech2026-02-12UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyTaxesHR2189HR4242
LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACTLAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2190-H2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-04BipartisanTaxesTradeAgriculture
HISTORIC TAX RELIEF FOR FAMILIESHISTORIC TAX RELIEF FOR FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2021-H2022] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1HR51
DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY…DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February…
Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialForeign PolicyDefenseChina
RECOGNIZING OSCAR LEROY WADERECOGNIZING OSCAR LEROY WADE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E88] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-21UrgentHealthcareAbortionTaxesHR6945HRES1009
SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACTSUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1139-H1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-21HousingSocial SecurityHR6945
SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACTSUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1155-H1156] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR6504
HAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACTHAITI ECONOMIC LIFT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H642-H645] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR269S269
ENDING IMPROPER PAYMENTS TO DECEASED PEOPLE ACTENDING IMPROPER PAYMENTS TO DECEASED PEOPLE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H634-H637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanImmigrationClimateForeign PolicyHR6500
AGOA EXTENSION ACTAGOA EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H637-H642] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AGOA EXTENSION ACT…
Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1834HRES780
BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACTBREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H213-H227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BREAKING THE…
Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareTaxesHousingHR1834HRES780
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1834, BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACTPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1834, BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H122-H126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesAgricultureHR998
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MATH AND TAXPAYER HELP ACTINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MATH AND TAXPAYER HELP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1348-H1349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR517
FILING RELIEF FOR NATURAL DISASTERS ACTFILING RELIEF FOR NATURAL DISASTERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1347-H1348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTradeHR997
NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1349-H1351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
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