Bloomberg Talks Rep. Jason Smith Talks Stopgap Funding
Oct 22, 2025
Jason Smith, Republican U.S. Representative from Missouri's 8th Congressional District and chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, joins the hosts to discuss key issues surrounding government funding. He analyzes the dynamics of the Senate filibuster and the need for a longer-term continuing resolution. Smith also dives into the implications of extending Biden-era healthcare subsidies, highlighting necessary reforms. Additionally, he addresses the impact of halted soybean purchases from China on U.S. farmers and advocates for economic aid and better market access.
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Democrats Blocking A Routine CR Via Filibuster
- Jason Smith argues Democrats are blocking a routine continuing resolution through filibuster and refusing votes that would reopen government.
- He notes Chuck Schumer previously voted for similar continuing resolutions multiple times, including as recently as March.
Year-Long CR Discussed As Shield Against Political Games
- Senators and House members are discussing CRs extending to December 1st of next year as a way to avoid repeated funding fights.
- Smith frames a longer CR as preventing political games that hurt Americans during shutdowns.
Pass A Longer-Term CR For Stability
- Jason Smith supports a longer-term continuing resolution to provide stability and avoid using shutdown pain as political leverage.
- He urges passing an extension to protect Americans from harm caused by shutdown tactics.