Press Releases
Aug 2, 2016
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Saturday, Congressman Jason Smith visited Hamilton Native Outpost in Elk Creek to view the outpost operations and speak with owners Amy and Rex Hamilton, their son Colt Hamilton, and Seed Processing Manager Mike Motzkus about their industry and the issues they are facing.
Jul 29, 2016
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Congressman Jason Smith was joined by members of the University of Missouri Extension Council, local farmers and state and elected officials at the non-profit farm operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help from Kirkwood. While at the farm, the Congressman and others toured the extensive garden on the 40-acre property.
Jul 29, 2016
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Congressman Jason Smith Visits Bois Brule Bottoms
Federal Regulations Highlighted as Biggest Concern
Jul 27, 2016
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Yesterday, as part of his 4th Annual Farm Tour Congressman Jason Smith visited Martin Rice in Bernie to view the rice operations and speak with owners Tim, David and Mike Martin about their industry, how the rice mill operates, and the issues they are facing.
Jul 26, 2016
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As part of his 4th Annual Farm Tour Congressman Jason Smith visited Heckemeyer’s Sweet Sorghum Farm in Sikeston to view the sorghum operations and speak with owner Matt Heckemeyer about their industry and the issues they are facing.
Jul 22, 2016
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Tour will highlight the diversity in agriculture across all 30 counties in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District
Jul 15, 2016
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s amendment to H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2017. Smith’s amendment restricts federal agencies from using American taxpayer dollars to pay for legal fees under any legal settlement regarding a case arising under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
Jul 14, 2016
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Jason Smith’s amendment to H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2017. The amendment blocks funding to the EPA’s Environmental Education (EE) grant program, preventing millions of taxpayer dollars from continuing to be used to fund propaganda supporting new EPA regulations.
Jul 13, 2016
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The Ways and Means Committee advanced Congressman Jason Smith’s bill, H.R. 5659, the Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis’ Choice Act of 2016, during a committee markup. Smith’s bill removes current government rules and restrictions preventing End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients from accessing more flexible and managed care plans targeted to those with chronic medical conditions.
Jul 8, 2016
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Smith bill would increase insurance coverage options for those with serious Kidney Illnesses.