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Ari B.
Kirsh

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERHouse Committee on Ways and Means

Legislative Assistant in the Office of U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), recently promoted to Professional Staff Member on the House Ways and Means Committee (June 2025). Key staffer instrumental in advancing EMS (Emergency Medical Services) focused legislation, including the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act and the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act. Engaged in healthcare policy and reimbursement reform.

Last year's salary

$107,833

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

8.8y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$563,522

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Employment History

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
House
Jun 1, 2025 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Jason Smith
forRJason A. Smith · Republican · Missouri 8th District
House
Nov 19, 2021 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Michael R. Turner
forRMichael R. Turner · Republican · Ohio 10th District
House
May 18, 2020 to Nov 18, 2021
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative John Shimkus
forRJohn Shimkus · Republican · Illinois 15th District
House
Jan 16, 2018 to May 17, 2020
STAFF ASSISTANT
Office of Representative John Shimkus
forRJohn Shimkus · Republican · Illinois 15th District
House
Mar 2, 2017 to Jan 30, 2018

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