Press Releases
May 16, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Congressman Jason Smith connected with Central High School students from his office in Washington, D.C. by hosting a live video chat. Congressman Smith answered dozens of questions from students in Bethany Petty’s western civilization and social studies classes on issues ranging from the Electoral College to terrorism.
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May 4, 2015
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Congressman Smith Visits Jefferson R-7 High School in Festus on Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Congressman Jason Smith brought Congress to the classroom, speaking with students at Jefferson R-7 High School in Festus. He met with civics classes and an anti-bullying student group.
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May 1, 2015
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Adds language to H.R. 2028 to keep EPA from implementing Waters of the U.S. rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives voted on Congressman Jason Smith’s language to bar the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using any funds to implement the damaging Waters of the United States rule. The language was included in H.R. 2028, the FY2016 Energy & Water Appropriations bill, which passed the House 240-177.
Apr 16, 2015
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Salem, MO) issued the following statement on voting for the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, a bill he also co-sponsored:
Apr 1, 2015
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jason Smith visited Jack Harris’s eighth-grade social studies class at Gainesville High School. The visit included a question and answer session with students.
Mar 30, 2015
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jason Smith visited a civics class at Plato High School and took questions from the students. The conversation covered everything from how to get involved in public service to Smith’s experience as one of the youngest members of the House of Representatives.
Mar 20, 2015
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High school students invited to enter for an opportunity to have artwork displayed in the United States Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Smith announces the opening of the annual Eighth Congressional District Art Contest and encourages high school students in his congressional district to participate. Students may submit original paintings, drawings, collages, mixed media, computer-generated art and photographs.
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Mar 11, 2015
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WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Congressman Jason Smith met with the Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club and provided a legislative update. He took questions from the group on topics including health care, regulations, and energy.
Mar 10, 2015
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jason Smith spoke with Woodland High School students who are competing in a stock market game called the Capitol Hill Challenge.
Mar 2, 2015
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WASHINGTON – Friday, Congressman Jason Smith reintroduced H.R. 1155, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act (SCRUB Act) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and today the House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the proposed legislation.