Jason Smith (MO-8)

Biography

Jason Smith, born on June 16, 1980, in St. Louis, Missouri, is a seventh-generation Missourian and the fourth-generation owner of his family's farm in Salem. He has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th congressional district since 2013. In January 2023, Smith was appointed Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, becoming the youngest person to hold this position since before the Civil War and the first Missourian to lead the committee since 1859. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been a staunch advocate for rural values, fiscal conservatism, and policies that support working families, farmers, and small businesses.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Business Administration
  
  University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001

• Juris Doctor
  
  Oklahoma City University School of Law, 2004

Political Experience

• Missouri House of Representatives
  
  Served from 2005 to 2013, representing the 150th and later the 120th district.

• Majority Whip
  
  Missouri House of Representatives, 2011–2013.

• Speaker Pro Tempore
  
  Missouri House of Representatives, 2013.

• U.S. House of Representatives
  
  Elected in 2013 to represent Missouri's 8th congressional district.

• Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee
  
  Appointed in January 2023, overseeing federal tax policy, trade, Social Security, Medicare, and welfare programs.

Smith's leadership roles reflect his commitment to conservative principles, including reducing government size, lowering taxes, and supporting rural communities. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a supporter of the pro-life movement and traditional values.