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647 records, Jan 17, 2000 → Jul 31, 2026 · 95 votes (1 against the majority) · 551 statements
In 2000, Smith proposed legislation to restructure the federal role in K-12 education and backed a bill built on "more flexibility, less bureaucracy, and results-oriented accountability."2 By 2001 he called himself "a longtime proponent of more flexibility" as Congress sent the No Child Left Behind package to President Bush.1 By 2013 his tone shifted, as he said House Republicans "lost sight of investing in the future of our" students in an ESEA rewrite.1 By 2025 he warned that "dismantling the Department of Education" would hurt Washingtonians, opposed cuts to "museums and libraries," and vowed "investments in our schools, period."3
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2026) – Today, Rep. Adam Smith introduced a resolution built on a simple idea: a dollar earned should be a dollar taxed, full stop. This resolution calls on Congress to start simplifying the tax code so…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) — Today, Washington Congressman Adam Smith introduced a two-bill package—the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Act—to expand pathways for Americans to serve as teachers,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2026) — Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to help address the nation's persistent health…
Passed 217–207 in U.S. House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement in response to the hate crime targeting the Islamic Center of San Diego: “I unequivocally condemn the terror attack targeting the Islamic Center…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the passage of several Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that will deliver federal investments to support transportation connections, public facilities, emergency…
Passed 217–211 in U.S. House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, the Senate passed an appropriations package that will bring $6,316,000 in community project funds back to our community. The president will likely sign these into law within the coming days, bringing federal…
Failed 209–215 in U.S. House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful passage of multiple Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that will deliver critical federal investments in water infrastructure, public safety,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today condemned two deadly shootings that occurred over the weekend, including the antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09) are today introducing the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to enact guardrails and oversight on immigration detention, and to ensure…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at expanding access to workforce training, pre-apprenticeship, and education programs by addressing the real-world barriers that…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government: “At midnight last night, the federal government shut down. Let’s be clear that…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced a new education package that includes the Community and Technical College Investment Act and the Career and Technical Education Access Act, two bills designed to expand…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act, which would grant U.S.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today announced the reintroduction of the Expanding Service Coordinators Act alongside Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.). The legislation would…
SEATTLE, WA. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) spent the week of August 11 engaging with small business owners, healthcare providers, union leaders, conservation experts, and blood service professionals to discuss local priorities and the…
Smith Joins WA Democrats in Urging Interior Secretary Burgum to Restore Funding for Critical Salmon Recovery and Habitat Restoration Efforts in WA State Bicameral group of Members urge Trump administration to restore funding for Regional…
SEATTLE, WASH. – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) held a roundtable today with local nonprofit leaders to hear firsthand how federal funding cuts and freezes have affected staffing, youth programs, and workforce development services…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the upcoming House vote on the so-called “Big Ugly Bill,” a sweeping Republican proposal that would severely harm families across Washington…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09), and Val Hoyle (OR-04), and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced The Wall Street Tax Act (H.R. 4035), which would deliver hundreds of billions of dollars back…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D, WA-09), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10) wrote to Department of Homeland…
Severe storms resulted in extensive damage to critical infrastructure, parks, cultural sites, schools, public buildings, and more, resulting in over $34 million dollars in damages across six counties Letter comes following denial of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding the Republican Budget Bill: “I strongly oppose the Republican budget bill. This bill would balloon the national debt, slash critical services,…
Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement as President Trump reaches the end of his first 100 days in his second presidency. “The first 100 days of Trump’s second presidency have been marked with illegal firings of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the passage of the House Republican Budget. “I voted against the House Republican Budget today. "We need a budget that strengthens the working class and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D – Wash.) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Continuing Resolution by House Republicans: "We need to pass a full-year budget that funds health care for veterans, education…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement: “Last night, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. As Commander-in-Chief, he could have used this forum to bring the country together during…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D. Wash.) released the following statement regarding the Republican-led budget bill voted on the House floor today. “I’m voting no on the budget bill that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthiest one…
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement: "It has been a month of President Trump 2.0. and his chaotic, and often illegal, cuts to the federal workforce and federal funding raise legitimate…
Senator Murray secured major funding boost for Capital Investment Grants Program—which funded this award—in 2022 government funding package and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law South King County, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),…
Passed 303–126 in U.S. House.