U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 8th District
Jason Smith
Position · +0.58
- In office
- House 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 8%
- Committees
- Ways and Means · Taxation
- Bills on
- Taxation · Labor and Employment · Health
- Age
- 46
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Smith has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 10357 Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 · Became law
- H.R. 9645 Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 1156 Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Smith’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Smith breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Smith voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 8% · 4 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Smith broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing 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".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| 09/15/26 | Providing 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".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels… | Yea |
| 09/15/26 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 03/04/26 | Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill requires public institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs to charge no more than in-state…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Smith is saying
All 22 statements and posts-
Praised Boeing's $20 billion Navy fighter contract for creating Missouri jobs and strengthening national defense.
“An investment of this size doesn’t stay in one place. It ripples through every community it touches, and Missouri families will feel it for years to come. This is a huge win for the Show-Me State, and I will continue fighting every day to bring good-paying jobs and investment like this to Missouri.”
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Smith Helps Secure Small Business Grant for Houston Small Business Incubator
Secured $127,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant for small business incubator.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and everyone with the drive to start one should have a fair shot at success — no matter if they grew up in a small town like Houston or a city like St. Louis.”
CommerceAI-read
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Smith Helps Secure More Than $45 Million for Rural Missouri Hospitals
Secured $45 million for rural Missouri hospital upgrades and workforce expansion.
“Rural hospitals are the backbone of communities like the ones I grew up in. When a rural hospital shuts its doors, that often means an extra hour on the road to see a doctor, and that extra hour can be the difference between life and death.”
HealthAI-read
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This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $22.4 million in Public Assistance funding for Perry County School District No. 32.
“I was proud to fight to deliver this funding and ensure this community can rebuild a high school that they’re proud of. Thank you to the Trump Administration and Secretary Mullin for coming through to help the families and students affected, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure Perryville gets all the resources they…”
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Congressman Smith Hosts Annual Academy Day for High School Students
Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), joined by members of the Missouri delegation, recently hosted an Academy Day event at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, where hundreds of high school students and parents came to hear from admissions…
“Serving in our nation’s military is one of the most admirable things one can do, and attending a U.S. military service academy is a high honor that sets Missouri students up for success throughout their lives. It takes selflessness, discipline, integrity, and most of all, a love for your country. Thank you to all of…”
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Smith Secures $1.8 Million for Salem Memorial Hospital Through Provision in One, Big, Beautiful Bill
Salem Memorial Hospital has been awarded approximately $1.8 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), an initiative that Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) authored and fought for as part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
“That’s exactly why I championed the Rural Health Transformation Program. When I was writing the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, I knew we had to include support for rural health care so hospitals like Salem Memorial can get the resources they need to continue serving the families who depend on them — and I did just that. I’m…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Smith voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 28 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Smith’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
7 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 4 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends expiring programs. AI-readBecame law Sep 2, 2026 · Economics and Public FinanceNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 9 sponsored billsSponsored 9 (House median 25) · cosponsored 48 (median 289), 1 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Labor and Employment, Health.
- H.R. 10357 Digital Asset Tax Certainty ActNo summary available to determine bill content. AI-readTaxation · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9645 Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans ActEstablishes price transparency and certainty requirements for health care services. AI-readHealth · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 6599 Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025Makes changes to military leasing and infrastructure policies. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 10, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Funds federal agencies through December 11, 2026, and extends expiring programs. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 Became law
- H.Res. 212 Returning Senate Joint Resolution 3 to the Senate.Taxation · Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1156 Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Out of committee
- H.Res. 109 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.Congress · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 591 Defending American Jobs and Investment ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jan 21, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 66% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 80% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 75% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 88% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 72% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 89% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 56% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 77% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RSam GravesMO-698%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-798%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Smith most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Smith’s campaign raised $5.3M: $1.6M (30%) from individuals and $2.7M (52%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $5.0M.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Smith
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 580.
- Burns & Mcdonnell, Inc. Corporate PAC
- American Medical Association Independent PAC
- American Dental Association Political Action Committee Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Smith this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSmith’s own leadership PAC: MR. Southern Missourian in the House PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Smith’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MO-8Republican2013–present
Seat
- State
- Missouri
- District
- 8
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 46
Committees and roles
- Ways and Means Chair
- Taxation Vice Chairman
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4404
1011 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Cape Girardeau, Farmington, Poplar Bluff, Rolla, West Plains
- Website
- jasonsmith.house.gov
- repjasonsmith
- YouTube
- RepJasonSmith
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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