Floor Statements
“Congress should pass this legislation to protect America’s national security and economic interests.” As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker, “I rise in…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on H.R. 529, the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act)As prepared for delivery. “I rise today in support of H.R. 6408, bipartisan legislation introduced by Ways and Means members…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate, Legislation to Revoke Tax Exempt Status of Terrorist-Supporting Organizations (H.R. 6408))As prepared for delivery. “Working families are struggling to make ends meet – to afford to put food on their…
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – H.Con.Res 86, Opposing a Carbon Tax)As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker – “I wish to commend Dr. Burgess for his steadfast leadership – working in…
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – H.R. 766, the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act)“Parents and Main Street communities across this country will see lower taxes, more opportunity, and greater financial security after we pass this…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Floor Debate – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act)“The President is making it harder for moms to choose life for their unborn child so his Administration can funnel even…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act)“Today’s vote reasserts Congress’s authority to conduct an impeachment inquiry and gather all the evidence to proceed with our investigation….
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – House Debate on Impeachment Inquiry)“The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act empowers patients and will lower health care costs for millions of Americans.” As prepared…
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – House Debate of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act)As prepared for delivery. “Congress is sending a bipartisan message to President Biden today that we will not sit idly…
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – Opening Statement on Taiwan Trade Legislation)As prepared for delivery. “We are here today considering this legislation because we have listened to the American people and…
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – Opening Statement for the CHOICE Arrangement Act)