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WASHINGTON – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement thanking President Donald J. Trump for approving Missouri’s request to authorize a federal disaster declaration in the State of Missouri. The federal disaster declaration will make available desperately needed federal assistance to support Missouri’s recovery efforts. Representative Smith said, “I’ve always said the […]

JEFFERSON CITY – New World screwworm is a devastating pest spreading through Central America and now confirmed in Mexico.     This pest burrows into living tissue, causing severe—and sometimes deadly—damage to animals, including livestock and pets. What to watch for: Irritated behavior Head shaking The smell of decay Presence of fly larvae (maggots) in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses will soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes thanks to President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Many Americans will mark the unofficial start of summer the weekend of May 23rd. As barbecue grills get rolled back out and swimming pools get filled back up, I hope Americans will not forget the solemn reason we have a 3-day weekend – to celebrate Memorial Day. Towards the