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Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Fallout of Dems’ Inflation on Patients & Small Businesses

March 23, 2023 — Health

As prepared for delivery. "Chairman Buchanan, Ranking Member Doggett – I’m pleased to join you in convening this first hearing of the Health Subcommittee in the 118th Congress. It is also a first step in a renewed effort to address the high cost of health care in America.   "Thank you, Chairman Buchanan, for your leadership. Your knowledge and expertise, your ...

Health Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement: Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Fallout of Dems’ Inflation on Patients & Small Businesses

March 23, 2023 — Health

As prepared for delivery. "Thank you all for being here today. I’m excited to kick off the work of the Ways & Means Health Subcommittee for the 118th Congress with today’s hearing about the unaffordability of health care in America. "Thirteen years ago today, former-President Obama signed the largest regulatory overhaul and expansion of federal health ...

Chairman Smith: Recession Warning Signs Are Flashing for Workers, Small Businesses, and Farmers

March 22, 2023 — Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve continued its interest rate increases at the fastest pace in 40 years – raising rates another 25 basis points, for a total of 5.0 percent, the ninth increase since March 2022 and cumulatively larger than the last 15 years ...

Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce Republicans Demand Answers on Impact to Seniors from Biden Administration Changes to Medicare Advantage

March 21, 2023 — Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Seniors who rely on Medicare Advantage (MA) are facing greater uncertainty with potential changes to their health care plans proposed by President Biden’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that are drawing scrutiny from Republicans who are committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare. The MA program includes more than 31 million ...

In Guyana, Chairman Smith and Delegation Highlight the Importance of American Partnership in Energy Production to Outcompete China

March 17, 2023 — Press Releases

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and a bipartisan delegation of the Ways and Means Committee met with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfanan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. Chairman Smith shared his interest in growing America’s participation in Guyana’s energy production. Guyana is experiencing a massive ...

In Ecuador, Chairman Smith Pushes for More Aggressive U.S. Leadership in Countering China’s Influence in Latin America

March 15, 2023 — Press Releases

QUITO, ECUADOR – Today, during a bipartisan meeting with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso and key members of his cabinet, Chairman Smith reiterated the need to increase U.S. engagement in Ecuador to help counter China’s growing influence in the region. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) made the following statement after the ...

Smith: Latest Inflation Report an Indictment of the Welfare for the Wealthy Spending Agenda in Biden’s 2024 Budget

March 14, 2023 — Bidenflation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Consumer Price Index showed inflation rising 6.0 percent from the previous year -- matching a pre-pandemic high of 30 years -- with prices having risen 14.8 percent since the President took the oath of office: “President Biden can’t ...