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January 21, 2026 House Votes to Protect Health Care Choices for Pregnant Women, Moms

WASHINGTON, D.C.– As thousands of Americans prepare to gather for the annual March for Life celebration, the U.S. House of…

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January 21, 2026 Chairman Smith Floor Remarks: Republicans Give Pregnant Women and Moms a Choice in Where to Receive Maternal Care

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

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January 20, 2026 Chairman Smith: One Year In, President Trump Improving the Lives of All Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers, families, farmers, and small businesses are better off today than they were this time last year thanks…

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November 20, 2025 Four Key Moments: Hearing on Harnessing Innovation & New Technology to Help America’s Foster Youth Succeed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee hearing on modernizing the Chafee Foster Care Program for…

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November 14, 2025 Chairman Smith Praises President Trump and First Lady for Supporting Foster Youth

Washington, D.C. – After joining President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the signing of the Fostering…

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