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June 11, 2025 Chairman Smith at Secretary Bessent Hearing: President’s Economic Agenda Igniting New Era of Prosperity

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks at a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott…

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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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