Press Releases
Smith Announces House Budget Committee Republicans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement today in announcing Republican members selected to serve on the House Budget Committee for the 117th Congress: “Our nation faces tremendous challenges which must be addressed in a way that strengthens our economy and creates more opportunities for Americans to succeed and feel secure in their future and that of their families. I look forward to working alongside the Republican … Continue Reading
January 21, 2021
Biden Administration Abandons Regulatory Relief for American Families and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the Biden Administration rescinded regulatory relief measures enacted during the previous Administration that helped protect American families and entrepreneurs. President Biden revoked an executive order which required Executive Branch departments and agencies to remove at least two regulations whenever a new regulation is issued. Additionally, the President revoked an executive order requiring departments and agencies to propose offsets to the costs of … Continue Reading
January 20, 2021
Ranking Member Jason Smith Calls Out President Biden Over Dangerous and Costly Executive Order
Raises Concerns Over Safety and Budgetary Costs Associated With Border Wall And Immigration Order WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Biden signed an executive order abandoning construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Ranking Member Jason Smith issued the following statement emphasizing the immediate price tag and safety concerns this order will have. “This Executive Order not only puts our nation’s security at risk, but it also shortchanges American taxpayers. It is amazing … Continue Reading
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
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
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
