Jason Smith

There is an understanding that, and I would say a bipartisan understanding and even consensus, that our country is uncompetitive in the world as it relates to our tax policy.

The government closest to the people serves the people best.

On January 20, America witnessed the end of the most regulation-happy Presidency in American history. Under the Obama administration, the pages of the Code of Federal Regulations reached the highest level in the history of our country. The…

I am asking all of you to commit to maintaining SNAP funding and refuse to sever the SNAP Program from the 2018 Farm Bill.

This period in the transatlantic relationship is dire, and our allies are nervous and anxious.

It would be wrong to trade sanctions for anything outside of Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Forcing citizens to buy a product they simply didn't want or suffer a tax penalty is un-American.

By direction of the House Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 29 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby…

The legislation expands access to a program that has improved millions of lives. This is just one of the bipartisan solutions Americans deserve, and these are the types of solutions I hope to continue working with the chairman and my…

If this election cycle has shown us anything, it is that the American people are tired of our officials in Washington, D.C., not listening to the voice of the people. They are tired of a Federal bureaucracy that is accountable to no one…

Natural Resource Trustees are Federal officials designated by the President to act on behalf of the public to assess potential damage to natural resources at certain sites. These trustees are authorized to seek compensation for natural…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

As the designee of Representatives Westmoreland, Collins, and Smith, I offer amendment No. 88. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short…

This amendment is simple. It is about making sure elected Members of Congress appropriate funds that are collected under CERCLA instead of being delegated to unelected bureaucrats. It is not reckless. It is being responsible, and it is…

As the young lady across the aisle made note of the GAO report of 2011, also in that same report, as I noted, is that that report recognized that environmentalist groups such as the Sierra Club received almost $6 million in settlement fees…

I would encourage this body to support this amendment. If they are in support of holding the power of the purse, support the Article I authority to make sure that Congress would actually appropriate the funds instead of an unelected…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Missouri has 2 minutes remaining.

Under the Obama administration, we have seen an explosion of new regulations that have impacted every area of our lives. From the way we heat our homes in the winter to the way that we choose our health care, this administration knows no…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 72, line 11, after the aggregate dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $88,282,000)''. Page 184, line…

I believe that having a permanent presence would serve as a stronger deterrent to Russian aggression.

In May of 2011, under the strong objections of numerous folks in southeast Missouri and my predecessor, the Army Corps of Engineers activated the Birds Point levee, which is the second time since 1937. This resulted in an extensive amount…

The language of the amendment is very clear, very clear. It does one simple thing. It means, if the activation of this levee ever occurs, that the Federal Government is obligated to rebuild it. It is a limiting amendment that is crystal…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Missouri will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Walker

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

True fairness would waive penalties for these taxpayers.