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Feb. 2, 2024
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Supports Key Investments in Energy Jobs, Production, and Security
Rep. Jason Smith
Nov. 13, 2023
SENATE PASSES PETERS & HAWLEY BIPARTISAN BILL TO CORRECT RETIREMENT ERROR FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICERS
Sen. Josh Hawley
Sept. 19, 2023
Chairman Smith Warns Treasury Must Act Immediately to Stop Tax Dollars from Flowing to China, Demands Automakers Provide Details on Foreign Partnerships
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 19, 2023
Wagner Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing to Conduct Oversight of the SEC's Division of Investment Management
Rep. Ann Wagner
Sept. 18, 2023
Government Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Address Critical Safeguard Weaknesses
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 13, 2023
Smith: Agency Watchdog Highlights Unacceptable Levels of Incompetence and Abuse at the IRS
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 11, 2023
CONFIRMED: Inflation Reduction Act as Written Will Lead to More Audits for Middle-Class Families
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 5, 2023
In Germany, Ways & Means Members Highlight How OECD Global Tax Deal Harms Jobs, Emboldens China, and Would Spark Global Tax Instability
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 1, 2023
At OECD, Chairman Smith Warns That Congress Will Reject New Job-Killing Global Tax Surrender
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 25, 2023
Smith, Grassley Press for Answers After IRS Loses Loads of Taxpayer Data
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 16, 2023
Chairman Smith: "Inflation Reduction Act" Is Welfare for the Wealthy & Well-Connected
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 14, 2023
Ways & Means Seeks Public Input on Tax-Exempt Organizations: Potential Violations of Rules on Political Activities, Inappropriate Use of Charitable Funds, & Rise in Foreign Sources of Funding
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 10, 2023
Chairman Smith: Biden Bankrupting Families While Bankrupting America
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 1, 2023
Smith: Biden's Reckless Spending, Brinksmanship Pushes America's Credit Off the Ledge
Rep. Jason Smith
July 24, 2023
Graves and Carper Ask DOT for Status of Delayed Surface Transportation Advisory Board and Vehicle Miles Traveled National Pilot Program
Rep. Sam Graves
July 19, 2023
Chairmen Sam Graves and Garret Graves Statements from House Floor Debate on Bipartisan FAA Bill
Rep. Sam Graves
July 18, 2023
Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans from Unfair Taxes in Global Tax Pact
Rep. Jason Smith
May 5, 2023
Chairman Smith: President Biden's Agenda Is a Boon for China and a Bane for American Workers and Job Creators
Rep. Jason Smith
May 3, 2023
Chairman Smith: Consequences of Democrat Spending Spree Spur Americans' Suffering
Rep. Jason Smith
May 2, 2023
Chairman Smith: Americans Are Worse Off Under President Biden
Rep. Jason Smith
May 1, 2023
Smith: Yellen Issues Latest Debt Limit Warning While Washington Democrats Fight to Protect the Wealthy and Wall Street Profits
Rep. Jason Smith
Jan. 19, 2023
Smith: Democrats Need to Come to the Table to Address Reckless Spending and Debt Limit
Rep. Jason Smith
Jan. 13, 2023
Chairman Smith to Biden: American People Recognize Danger of Democrats' Trillions in Spending -- We Must Take Action
Rep. Jason Smith
Jan. 2, 2023
Smith: 118th Congress House Rules Package Reflects Commitment to Restoring Fiscal Sanity, Accountability in Washington
Rep. Jason Smith
Dec. 21, 2022
Smith: Bloated Spending Bill Is Everything Americans Can't Stand About Washington
Rep. Jason Smith
Nov. 4, 2022
Biden Plan Means Higher Gas Prices, New $62 Billion Tax On American Energy Producers
Rep. Jason Smith
Nov. 3, 2022
Letter to Anthony Coscia, Chair of the Board of Amtrak - T&I Republican Leaders Ask Amtrak to Justify Six-Figure Executive Bonuses Amid Dismal Performance
Rep. Sam Graves, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Biden and Democrats have no interest in cutting the deficit
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 30, 2022
CBO Confirms Democrat Handout to Multiemployer Pension Plans Puts Taxpayers on the Hook for BILLIONS More
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
CBO Confirms Biden's Agenda Will Worsen Economic Crisis Caused by Democrats' Failed Policies
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 9, 2022
Federal Government Continues to See Record Revenues from Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Despite Biden Recession
Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 7, 2022
Congressional Scorekeeper Confirms Inflation Act Doubles Down on Democrats Inflationary Spending Spree
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 31, 2022
Congress is Spending Hundreds of Billions on Zombie Programs, According to CBO
Rep. Jason Smith
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging IRS to Clear Backlogs, Address Customer Service Issues
Rep. Ann Wagner, ...
Aug. 12, 2022
Wagner Votes Against Reckless Democrat Spending Bill
Rep. Ann Wagner
Aug. 12, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Passes House of Representatives with Rep. Cleaver's Support
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 7, 2022
Smith Op-Ed: Democrats Should Heed Their Own Advice -- Don't Raise Taxes During A Recession
Rep. Jason Smith
July 27, 2022
CHIPS Bill Feeds Washington's Mandatory Spending Habit
Rep. Jason Smith
July 20, 2022
Rep. Cleaver Votes for Government Funding Package with Major Investments in Missouri Families and Communities
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
July 15, 2022
Smith Helps Lead Legislative Effort to Fight Administration's Secretive Inflationary Spending
Rep. Jason Smith
June 23, 2022
CBO Confirms: Biden's Biggest Executive Actions Come with $532 Billion Price Tag
Rep. Jason Smith
June 15, 2022
Letter to Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Rubio, Colleagues Oppose Using the Defense Bill to Force Women to Register for the Draft
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
June 14, 2022
House Budget Committee Hearing Exposes How American Rescue Plan Ignited Inflation, Reduced Real Wages, and Wasted Billions
Rep. Jason Smith
May 31, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Amidst Rampant Reports of COVID-19 Spending Fraud and Misuse, Republicans Demand Answers from Biden's "Pandemic Prosecutor"
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
May 6, 2022
Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies -
Rep. Jason Smith, ...
April 27, 2022
Smith Opening Statement: President Biden's DOD FY23 Budget
Rep. Jason Smith
April 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ralph Norman Leads 125 U.S. House Members in Letter to President Biden Concerning Anti-Life Provisions in the FY23 Budget Proposal
Rep. Sam Graves, ...
April 6, 2022
Smith Opening Statement: President Biden's HHS FY23 Budget
Rep. Jason Smith
April 5, 2022
Tuberville, SASC Republicans Respond to President Biden's Inadequate Defense Budget
Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
April 4, 2022
Graves Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Family Farms, Small Businesses
Rep. Sam Graves
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 2, 2024
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Supports Key Investments in Energy Jobs, Production, and Security
Rep.Jason Smith
Nov. 13, 2023
SENATE PASSES PETERS & HAWLEY BIPARTISAN BILL TO CORRECT RETIREMENT ERROR FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICERS
Sen.Josh Hawley
Sept. 19, 2023
Chairman Smith Warns Treasury Must Act Immediately to Stop Tax Dollars from Flowing to China, Demands Automakers Provide Details on Foreign Partnerships
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 19, 2023
Wagner Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing to Conduct Oversight of the SEC's Division of Investment Management
Rep.Ann Wagner
Sept. 18, 2023
Government Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Address Critical Safeguard Weaknesses
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 13, 2023
Smith: Agency Watchdog Highlights Unacceptable Levels of Incompetence and Abuse at the IRS
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 11, 2023
CONFIRMED: Inflation Reduction Act as Written Will Lead to More Audits for Middle-Class Families
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 5, 2023
In Germany, Ways & Means Members Highlight How OECD Global Tax Deal Harms Jobs, Emboldens China, and Would Spark Global Tax Instability
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 1, 2023
At OECD, Chairman Smith Warns That Congress Will Reject New Job-Killing Global Tax Surrender
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 25, 2023
Smith, Grassley Press for Answers After IRS Loses Loads of Taxpayer Data
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 16, 2023
Chairman Smith: "Inflation Reduction Act" Is Welfare for the Wealthy & Well-Connected
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 14, 2023
Ways & Means Seeks Public Input on Tax-Exempt Organizations: Potential Violations of Rules on Political Activities, Inappropriate Use of Charitable Funds, & Rise in Foreign Sources of Funding
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 10, 2023
Chairman Smith: Biden Bankrupting Families While Bankrupting America
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 1, 2023
Smith: Biden's Reckless Spending, Brinksmanship Pushes America's Credit Off the Ledge
Rep.Jason Smith
July 24, 2023
Graves and Carper Ask DOT for Status of Delayed Surface Transportation Advisory Board and Vehicle Miles Traveled National Pilot Program
Rep.Sam Graves
July 19, 2023
Chairmen Sam Graves and Garret Graves Statements from House Floor Debate on Bipartisan FAA Bill
Rep.Sam Graves
July 18, 2023
Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans from Unfair Taxes in Global Tax Pact
Rep.Jason Smith
May 5, 2023
Chairman Smith: President Biden's Agenda Is a Boon for China and a Bane for American Workers and Job Creators
Rep.Jason Smith
May 3, 2023
Chairman Smith: Consequences of Democrat Spending Spree Spur Americans' Suffering
Rep.Jason Smith
May 2, 2023
Chairman Smith: Americans Are Worse Off Under President Biden
Rep.Jason Smith
May 1, 2023
Smith: Yellen Issues Latest Debt Limit Warning While Washington Democrats Fight to Protect the Wealthy and Wall Street Profits
Rep.Jason Smith
Jan. 19, 2023
Smith: Democrats Need to Come to the Table to Address Reckless Spending and Debt Limit
Rep.Jason Smith
Jan. 13, 2023
Chairman Smith to Biden: American People Recognize Danger of Democrats' Trillions in Spending -- We Must Take Action
Rep.Jason Smith
Jan. 2, 2023
Smith: 118th Congress House Rules Package Reflects Commitment to Restoring Fiscal Sanity, Accountability in Washington
Rep.Jason Smith
Dec. 21, 2022
Smith: Bloated Spending Bill Is Everything Americans Can't Stand About Washington
Rep.Jason Smith
Nov. 4, 2022
Biden Plan Means Higher Gas Prices, New $62 Billion Tax On American Energy Producers
Rep.Jason Smith
Nov. 3, 2022
Letter to Anthony Coscia, Chair of the Board of Amtrak - T&I Republican Leaders Ask Amtrak to Justify Six-Figure Executive Bonuses Amid Dismal Performance
Rep.Sam Graves, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Biden and Democrats have no interest in cutting the deficit
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 30, 2022
CBO Confirms Democrat Handout to Multiemployer Pension Plans Puts Taxpayers on the Hook for BILLIONS More
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
CBO Confirms Biden's Agenda Will Worsen Economic Crisis Caused by Democrats' Failed Policies
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 9, 2022
Federal Government Continues to See Record Revenues from Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Despite Biden Recession
Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 7, 2022
Congressional Scorekeeper Confirms Inflation Act Doubles Down on Democrats Inflationary Spending Spree
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 31, 2022
Congress is Spending Hundreds of Billions on Zombie Programs, According to CBO
Rep.Jason Smith
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging IRS to Clear Backlogs, Address Customer Service Issues
Rep.Ann Wagner, ...
Aug. 12, 2022
Wagner Votes Against Reckless Democrat Spending Bill
Rep.Ann Wagner
Aug. 12, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Passes House of Representatives with Rep. Cleaver's Support
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
Aug. 7, 2022
Smith Op-Ed: Democrats Should Heed Their Own Advice -- Don't Raise Taxes During A Recession
Rep.Jason Smith
July 27, 2022
CHIPS Bill Feeds Washington's Mandatory Spending Habit
Rep.Jason Smith
July 20, 2022
Rep. Cleaver Votes for Government Funding Package with Major Investments in Missouri Families and Communities
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver
July 15, 2022
Smith Helps Lead Legislative Effort to Fight Administration's Secretive Inflationary Spending
Rep.Jason Smith
June 23, 2022
CBO Confirms: Biden's Biggest Executive Actions Come with $532 Billion Price Tag
Rep.Jason Smith
June 15, 2022
Letter to Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Rubio, Colleagues Oppose Using the Defense Bill to Force Women to Register for the Draft
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
June 14, 2022
House Budget Committee Hearing Exposes How American Rescue Plan Ignited Inflation, Reduced Real Wages, and Wasted Billions
Rep.Jason Smith
May 31, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Amidst Rampant Reports of COVID-19 Spending Fraud and Misuse, Republicans Demand Answers from Biden's "Pandemic Prosecutor"
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
May 6, 2022
Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies -
Rep.Jason Smith, ...
April 27, 2022
Smith Opening Statement: President Biden's DOD FY23 Budget
Rep.Jason Smith
April 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ralph Norman Leads 125 U.S. House Members in Letter to President Biden Concerning Anti-Life Provisions in the FY23 Budget Proposal
Rep.Sam Graves, ...
April 6, 2022
Smith Opening Statement: President Biden's HHS FY23 Budget
Rep.Jason Smith
April 5, 2022
Tuberville, SASC Republicans Respond to President Biden's Inadequate Defense Budget
Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
April 4, 2022
Graves Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Family Farms, Small Businesses
Rep.Sam Graves
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