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January 12, 2026 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Social Security Fraud Prevention Measure Stops Millions of Dollars In Payments to Dead People

Legislation permanently allows Social Security Administration with Treasury Department to eliminate federal payments to deceased people. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways…

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January 12, 2026 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Haiti Trade Program Offers Economic Stability for Unstable Nation

Legislation extends the HOPE and HELP trade preference programs for certain apparel and textile products from Haiti. WASHINGTON, D.C. –…

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December 17, 2025 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Act

As prepared for delivery.  When it comes to health care, Republicans are focused on lowering costs and expanding choice for…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Taxpayers Must Stand On Equal Footing When Challenging the IRS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Taxpayers Deserve Protections from Rogue IRS Agents Unfairly Imposing Penalties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Stolen Social Security Number Can Cause Lifetime of Harm to American Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Victims of Identity Theft Deserve Streamlined Process to Address Lost or Compromised Social Security Numbers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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December 01, 2025 Chairman Smith: Social Security Beneficiaries Need Clearer Information to Make Informed Retirement Decisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the…

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