Jason Smith

Republican Representative of Missouri's 8th district

Representative
Missouri, district 8
June 4, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Missouri, district 8
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Missouri, district 8
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Missouri, district 8
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Missouri, district 8
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Missouri, district 8
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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June 16, 1980 (44 years old)

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Has been serving as the U.S. representative for a district covering southeastern and southern Missouri since 2013.
Served in the Missouri House of Representatives before his tenure in Congress, including roles as majority whip and speaker pro tempore.
Born in St. Louis and has a background in business, holding degrees in agriculture economics and business administration from the University of Missouri, as well as a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University.
Is a licensed real estate agent and has a history in property investment and development.
Took over his family’s farm and was involved in a dog breeding business.
Became the youngest member of the Missouri House of Representatives at age 25.
Sponsored legislation to repeal the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.
Selected as the Republican nominee for the U.S. House in a special election after the resignation of the previous representative.
Has won multiple elections to retain his seat in Congress, often by large margins.
Opposed the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage and has made controversial remarks regarding taxation and skin cancer.
Voted for the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and played a role in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Was one of the Republican members of the House to support the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results.
Opposes COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Currently serves as the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and is involved in various community and faith-based organizations.
Unmarried and has connections with several former and current politicians.