
119th Congress
Jason Smith
Representative, MO-8, Missouri
- Republican
- Born
- June 16, 1980 (age 46)
- In Congress
- House since 2013
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-4404
- Website
- jasonsmith.house.gov
Committees
- Ways and Means Chair
- Joint Committee on Taxation Vice Chairman
Who Is Jason Smith?
Jason Smith is a Republican representative from MO-8 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2013. Born June 16, 1980, Smith is 46. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Smith voted on 305 and missed 5. Smith voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Smith sponsored 9 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Jason Smith Voted
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- NayDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Jason Smith Sponsored
- Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 10357, In Committee)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500, Became Law)
- Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act (H.R. 9645, In Committee)
- Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025 (H.R. 6599, In Committee)
- Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act (H.R. 1156, Passed the House)
- Returning Senate Joint Resolution 3 to the Senate. (H.Res. 212, Introduced)
- Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. (H.Res. 109, Introduced)
- Defending American Jobs and Investment Act (H.R. 591, In Committee)
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. (H.R. 33, Passed the House)
Floor Speeches
Smith spoke on the floor 53 times on 23 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 15, 2026, 440 wordsEnd Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 9496, the End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, introduced by Representative Tenney.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, September 15, 2026, 477 wordsTaxpayer Advocate Participation Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, introduced by Representative Steube.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, September 15, 2026, 352 wordsProtecting Taxpayers From Ghost Preparers Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 9499, the Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act, introduced by Representative Malliotakis.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, September 15, 2026, 486 wordsTax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, introduced by Representative Miller of Ohio.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, September 1, 2026, 310 wordsAgoa Extension Act
I rise in support of this legislation, which not only prevents another government shutdown but also includes legislation passed by the Ways and Means Committee and the House to reauthorize trade policies that are vital to our Nation's economy and national security.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 23, 2026, 780 wordsRemoving Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, I call up the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 29, 2026, 684 wordsRecover Covid Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
I rise in support of the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act led by my Ways and Means colleagues Representative Beth Van Duyne and Representative Tom Suozzi.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 29, 2026, 624 wordsHealth Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act
I rise in support of the Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act led by Committee on Ways and Means members, the Subcommittee on Health Chairman Vern Buchanan and Representative Jimmy Panetta.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 3, 2026, 991 wordsPreventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Tanf Act
Pursuant to House Resolution 1333, I call up the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, May 19, 2026, 1,150 wordsFostering the Future Act
I rise in strong support of H.R. 7432, the Fostering the Future Act, bipartisan legislation led by my Ways and Means Committee colleagues, Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood, and Congresswoman Gwen Moore.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
See All (53)
- Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act (House, May 19, 2026)
- Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance Efficiency Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Doug Lamalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Supporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Ensuring Children Receive Support Act (House, April 27, 2026)
- Expressing Support for Tax Policies That Support Working Families (House, April 15, 2026)
- Hour of Meeting on Tomorrow (House, April 15, 2026)
- Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (House, February 12, 2026)
- Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (House, February 4, 2026)
- Historic Tax Relief for Families (House, February 4, 2026)
- Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (House, January 21, 2026)
- Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (House, January 21, 2026)
- Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Agoa Extension Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 8, 2026)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 7, 2026)
- Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Claiming Age Clarity Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
- Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Tax Court Improvement Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act (House, March 31, 2025)
- Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act (House, March 31, 2025)
- National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025 (House, March 31, 2025)
- Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (House, March 31, 2025)
- Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act (House, March 31, 2025)
- Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (House, March 31, 2025)
- Returning Senate Joint Resolution 3 to the Senate (House, March 11, 2025)
- Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act (House, March 11, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital... (House, March 11, 2025)
- Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 (House, March 4, 2025)
- Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (House, March 4, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
- United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (House, January 15, 2025)
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Questions About Jason Smith
Is Jason Smith still in Congress?
Yes. Jason Smith is serving as representative from MO-8 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Jason Smith?
Jason Smith is a Republican.
When is Jason Smith up for reelection?
Smith's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Jason Smith?
Jason Smith was born June 16, 1980 and is 46.
How often does Jason Smith vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Smith voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Jason Smith on?
House Committee on Ways and Means (Chair); Joint Committee on Taxation (Vice Chairman).