January 14, 2021

Ranking Member Jason Smith Statement on Biden Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, President-elect Biden announced his intended COVID stimulus proposal. Ranking Member Jason Smith issued the following statement: “Joe Biden did not propose a COVID package tonight - he proposed a liberal takeover of the American economy. It's the Democratic playbook that President Obama used to pass the stimulus: use an economic crisis as cover to expand government and provide a blank check to fund a progressive wish-list. The plan President-elect Biden laid out … Continue Reading

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January 14, 2021

Ranking Member Jason Smith Requests Information From Biden Transition As Budget Deadline Looms

Republican Leader of the Committee Requests Clarity On How President-Elect Plans To Pay For Campaign Promises    WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the deadline for the incoming Administration to submit a fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget approaches, Republican Leader of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Jason Smith, issued a letter reminding President-Elect Joe Biden of his obligation, by law, to explain to Congress how he expects to fund his agenda. Upon releasing the letter, Ranking Member Jason … Continue Reading

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January 04, 2021

Ranking Member Smith Calls Out Speaker’s Rules Changes Hiding Costs of Radical Policies

New Republican Leader of the Committee on the Budget Outlined Three Changes to House Rules Allowing Majority to Hide New Spending    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Republican Leader of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Jason Smith, issued a letter highlighting Democrats' changes to House Rules that would make it easier for them to irresponsibly spend taxpayer dollars on their progressive wish-list. Upon releasing the letter, Ranking Member Jason Smith said, “It’s only the 2nd day of the … Continue Reading