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Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican · U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th district

9 sponsored · 48 cosponsored

Age 46 · In office since 2013

Contact their office: (202) 225-4404 · 1011 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (9) Cosponsored (48)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (2)

  • Jason Smith (R-MO)

    Their bill

    Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

    H.R. 6500 Economics and Public Finance

    A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Became law

    The House voted 370–48 on Sep 1.

    This Act provides funding and legal extensions for various government operations. Division A establishes continuing appropriations for several government departments and agencies for fiscal year 2027.

    Yes· 2 of 29

    • Scored +10

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      Extensively extends health, housing, and mental health benefits for veterans.

    • Scored +8

      Does this help veterans get medical care?

      Extends multiple critical healthcare and mental health services specifically for veterans.

    The opposite· 2 of 4

    • Scored -3

      Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

      Provides significant additional funding for shipbuilding and national security systems.

    • Scored -2

      Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?

      Reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund by approximately 21 million dollars.

  • Pete Stauber (R-MN)

    Cosponsored

    Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

    H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

    A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

    Yes

    • Scored +1

      Is this likely to grow the economy?

      The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

    No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (8)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • Jason Smith (R-MO)

    Their bill

    Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

    H.R. 1156 Labor and Employment

    A Republican bill with 25 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    295127

    Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Mar 13

    This Act aims to amend the CARES Act. It extends the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution or civil enforcement actions regarding fraud within specific unemployment programs.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +1

      Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

      Extending prosecution capabilities and rescinding funds promotes fiscal accountability.

    • Scored +1

      Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

      The rescission of funds acts as a small reduction in available government spending.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

      Extending statutes of limitations can be seen as reducing the finality of legal matters for individuals.

  • Jason Smith (R-MO)

    Their bill

    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 Taxation

    A Republican bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    4231

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Jan 16

    This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to create special tax rules for qualified residents of Taiwan.

    Yes· 2 of 7

    • Scored +6

      Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

      The bill strengthens economic and diplomatic ties between the United States and Taiwan through specialized tax relief.

    • Scored +5

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      The bill provides significant tax relief for corporate entities and residents of Taiwan conducting business in the US.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

    Cosponsored

    AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

    H.R. 979 Science, Technology, Communications

    A Republican bill with 158 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 16

    This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that new passenger motor vehicles include access to AM broadcast stations as standard equipment.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +4

      Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

      The bill enhances the effectiveness of emergency alert systems used during natural disasters.

    • Scored +3

      Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

      Ensuring AM radio access can be vital for emergency communications in rural areas.

    The opposite· 2 of 3

    • Scored -3

      Does this leave more decisions to the states?

      The bill explicitly prevents states from prescribing laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

    • Scored -2

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      The bill imposes new technical requirements and potential costs on automotive manufacturers.

And 5 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Resolutions of theirs that were adopted (1)

A resolution is a chamber speaking for itself — a position, a rule or a tribute. Adopting it puts it into effect, but it is not a law.

Still waiting, of the 9 bills they wrote: 5 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Nay

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time