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March 25, 2025 Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Hearing on American Trade Negotiation Priorities

As prepared for delivery. “Thank you to the Subcommittee Members and witnesses for joining us today for the second Trade…

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March 12, 2025 Chairman Smith: President Trump and House Republicans Are Committed to Preserving Social Security Benefits

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during a committee markup of H.Res. 195….

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February 26, 2025 Chairman Smith: Biden IRS Crypto Rule Is Unfair and Unworkable

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks at a committee markup of H.R. 1491,…

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January 22, 2025 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Member Day Hearing

“We are holding our Member Day hearing earlier than last Congress, because speed is of the essence to deliver much…

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January 14, 2025 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Hearing on Making the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent

“If we want to continue President Trump’s legacy of a strong economy, Congress must act swiftly to make the tax…

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