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Jason Smith
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Jason Smith

Jason Smith

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House · MO · Since 2013
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed
Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed
Infrastructure & Transportation
ForMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Economy & Jobs
Est.Strongly For

Chairs the House Ways and Means Committee; supports major tax cuts and pro-growth fiscal policies.

Opposes the ACA; supports free-market healthcare reforms through the Ways and Means Committee.

Supports strong border security and strict immigration enforcement.

Education & Student Debt
Est.Leans Against

Opposes student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and reducing federal education involvement.

Supports strong national defense and military funding.

Opposes climate regulations; supports Missouri agricultural and energy interests.

Supports law enforcement and tough-on-crime approaches.

Supports strong U.S. leadership and trade policies that benefit American workers.

Cautious about tech regulation; focused on tax and fiscal policy through Ways and Means.

As Ways and Means chair, has discussed long-term sustainability of entitlements while opposing immediate benefit cuts.

Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Est.Strongly Against

Strongly supports Second Amendment rights; opposes federal gun control.

Supports targeted rural infrastructure investment for Missouri but opposed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Supports market-based approaches; opposes large federal housing programs.

Supports expanded domestic energy production and opposes regulations on fossil fuels.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

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Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Labor & Unions
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Votes vs. Stances

50%
Some contradictions
1 of 2 votes match stated positions

Notable Contradictions

Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R.2)Voted nay
Stance on Immigration & Border Security:For