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September 17, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act

“Under this legislation, our tax code will no longer discriminate among our veterans services organizations. Charitable contributions to all federally…

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September 12, 2024 Chairman Smith Floor Statement – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act

“It’s time we put the brakes on giving taxpayer money to Chinese billionaires and the Chinese Communist Party.” As prepared…

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April 29, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on H.R. 529, the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

“Congress should pass this legislation to protect America’s national security and economic interests.”  As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker, “I rise in…

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March 21, 2024 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – H.Con.Res 86, Opposing a Carbon Tax

As prepared for delivery. “Working families are struggling to make ends meet – to afford to put food on their…

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March 19, 2024 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – H.R. 766, the Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act

As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker –  “I wish to commend Dr. Burgess for his steadfast leadership – working in…

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January 31, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Floor Debate – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

“Parents and Main Street communities across this country will see lower taxes, more opportunity, and greater financial security after we pass this…

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December 13, 2023 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks – House Debate on Impeachment Inquiry

“Today’s vote reasserts Congress’s authority to conduct an impeachment inquiry and gather all the evidence to proceed with our investigation….

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