8th Congressional District - Today, Congressman Jason Smith was sworn into the 114th Congress. This will be his second term representing the Eighth Congressional District of Missouri. Congressman Smith previously served in the 113th Congress after winning a special election in June 2013.
 
“I am honored, and I am humbled to be able to represent the great people of Missouri’s Eighth District,” Congressman Smith said. “As we begin the 114th Congress with much work to be done, I will continue to lead the fight for rural America and our conservative principles.”

“I am committed to working for you and ensuring that your voice is heard in Washington. I will continue working to end burdensome regulations that threaten our way of life. I will fight for a full repeal of the disastrous Obamacare law. I will continue to advocate for meaningful tax reform so that more money stays in the pockets of hardworking Americans. And, I will continue to work to make the government live within its means with a balanced budget, just as families do all across the country. By reducing the size of government, reducing regulations, and reducing government spending, we create an environment in which America can thrive.”
 
Congressman Smith will serve on the influential Ways and Means Committee in the 114th Congress which has jurisdiction over trade and tax issues. His priorities on the Ways and Means Committee include reforming the tax code, reforming the welfare system, ensuring Social Security solvency, and working to fix our broken health care system.