At a glance · the same questions, over time, in their own words
How should U.S. energy policy address dependence on fossil fuels? Aug 01, 2001 “Our country's energy policy is vitally important to our economy, our environment, and our national security” ⋮ 3 more in between — show Oct 03, 2025 “We need more clean energy, yet the Trump administration’s decision to cancel more than $7.5B in funding will have a devastating impact on the Pacific Northwest.”
How should federal grazing permits on public lands be managed? Nov 15, 2011 “Save taxpayers up to $115 million each year by reducing the costs of public lands management.” ⋮ 3 more in between — show Nov 08, 2023 “This legislation will enable smart land-use practices that compensate ranchers at a fair rate and conserve public lands across the country.”
How urgent is the threat of climate change? Apr 21, 2005 “Today marks 35 years since the first Earth Day. We, as a nation, have come a long way in terms of protecting our environment and our outlook on our responsibilities towards the environment.” ⋮ 3 more in between — show Dec 12, 2025 “Ten years ago, the United States joined the Paris Climate Accord to help combat climate change and advance a clean energy future.”
How should aviation noise and emissions near airports be addressed? Oct 18, 2017 “Recent studies have indicated that ultrafine particles (UFPs) from a variety of sources could have detrimental impacts on human health.” ⋮ 3 more in between — show Jun 05, 2026 “Families in South Seattle and neighborhoods near SeaTac are breathing polluted air from aviation routes and traffic. This is unacceptable.”
EPA regulation of power-plant carbon emissions — in order Aug 02, 2015 Statement calling EPA's finalized Clean Power Plan 'a significant step towards combating climate change.' Oct 10, 2017 Statement calling the EPA rollback of the Clean Power Plan 'a direct attack on the health of Americans and the future of our climate.' Sep 20, 2024 Voted NO on H.J.Res. 136, a resolution disapproving an EPA rule; the resolution passed 215-191. Feb 13, 2026 Statement calling an EPA climate action 'a significant step backward in the fight against climate change.'
Climate Action Now Act and Green New Deal — in order Feb 10, 2019 Statement supporting the Green New Deal resolution, addressing climate change alongside income inequality. May 02, 2019 Voted YES on H.R. 9, On Passage — Climate Action Now Act; passed 231-190. May 02, 2019 Voted NO on H.R. 9, On Motion to Recommit with Instructions — Climate Action Now Act; motion failed 206-214.
FY2026 Interior and environment appropriations funding — in order Jan 08, 2026 Voted YES on H.R. 6938, retaining Divisions B and C of the FY2026 Interior-Environment appropriations act. Jan 08, 2026 Voted YES on H.R. 6938, retaining Division A of the same appropriations act. Jan 08, 2026 Voted YES on H.R. 6938, On Passage — the FY2026 Interior-Environment appropriations act; passed 397-28. Jan 08, 2026 Announced $6,316,000 in Community Project Funding for water quality, public safety, and STEM education in South King County and Seattle.
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· 1 other record in this period → Apr 10, 2000 — Apr 19, 2000
Smith Joins Earth Day Storm-Drain Filter Installation 3 statements
Smith teamed up with the Highline Artists Guild and the Highline Nurses Club to install "Grate Mates" filters in parking-lot storm drains at five sites in the Highline area for Earth Day.1
He said the filters catch oil and other polluted runoff before it reaches local streams.1
He linked the effort to the listing of the Puget Sound chinook salmon under the Endangered Species Act.1
“It's an especially important time in the Pacific Northwest to aggressively fight watershed pollution,” · 2 other records in this period → May 01, 2001 — May 22, 2001
Smith Sends Three Releases Promoting May 29 Procurement Conference 3 statements
On May 1, 2001, Smith announced he would host a conference titled "Doing Business With America" on May 29, aimed at helping businesses obtain federal government contracts.1
He repeated the invitation in a press release on May 13 and again in a release on May 22.2
Smith said working with the federal government "can be a virtual maze of red tape and impossible bureaucratic regulations."2
“can be a virtual maze of red tape and impossible bureaucratic regulations” Jul 31, 2001 — Aug 01, 2001
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· 1 other record in this period → Jul 26, 2002 — Aug 14, 2002
Smith votes for trade bill, meets on transportation and security 3 statements
On July 26, 2002, the House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority legislation that Smith said, for the first time, put environment and labor concerns on par with other trade negotiating objectives, a change from 1997 legislation that had excluded labor and environment from trade agreements.1
On August 6, Smith and Senator Patty Murray were scheduled to meet with the Renton Chamber of Commerce to discuss transportation funding and traffic congestion in the Puget Sound region.1
On August 14, Smith announced plans to meet with officials from the Ports of Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia, the Coast Guard, and U.S. Customs to discuss maritime security efforts.1
“this bill puts environment and labor concerns on par with other negotiating objectives” · 1 other record in this period → Nov 19, 2002 — Dec 12, 2002
Smith Backs Lakehaven Water Bill, Opposes Third Runway Permit 3 statements
Congress passed the Lakehaven Water Reclamation legislation, co-authored by Smith, and sent it to the President's desk for signature.1
Smith said the bill would let the Lakehaven Utility District recapture treated wastewater currently discharged into Puget Sound, using some for irrigation and returning some to the aquifer.1
Smith and Sen. Maria Cantwell planned to meet with local officials at French Lake Park in Federal Way on December 4 to mark the legislation's passage.1
On December 12, Smith responded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to grant a 404 permit for a third runway at Seatac International Airport, saying it put salmon bearing streams, wetlands, and a drinking water aquifer at risk, and said he was committed to fighting it.1
“The third runway puts salmon bearing streams, important wetlands, a drinking water aquifer, and ultimately our communities at great risk.” Jan 12, 2003 — Jan 14, 2003
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· 2 other records in this period → May 11, 2003 — May 21, 2003
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· 3 other records in this period → Apr 13, 2004 — Apr 21, 2004
Smith Presses EPA on Mercury, Requests Marine Science Funding 6 statements
On April 19, 2004, Smith announced a funding request for a Marine Science and Technology Center at Highline Community College, whose training programs would cover urban water quality, preserving marine dependent habitats, and minimizing ecological impacts of toxins released in water.1
On April 21, Smith sent a letter to EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt urging a stronger stand on mercury pollution, citing EPA estimates that one in six women of childbearing age in the United States have unsafe levels of mercury in their blood and that as many as 630,000 children may be born each year with unhealthy levels of mercury in their blood.1
Smith said the Bush Administration should set the highest bar possible for mercury pollution.1
“The Bush Administration should set the highest bar possible for mercury pollution” May 18, 2004 — Jun 08, 2004
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· 3 other records in this period → Apr 20, 2005 — May 05, 2005
Smith opposes energy bill, marks Earth Day with efficiency push 4 statements
Smith voted against H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, stating the bill directed 93 percent of its tax incentives to oil and natural gas while providing only 7 percent to renewable energy and conservation initiatives.1
In a statement marking the 35th anniversary of Earth Day, Smith said he had supported funding increases for the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program.1
He said the Energy Star program produces average energy bill savings of $75 and sparks $15 in investment in new technology for every dollar spent on program costs.1
“I have always valued the clean air and water in the Pacific Northwest.” Jul 27, 2005 — Jul 27, 2005
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· 1 other record in this period → Feb 05, 2007 — Mar 01, 2007
Budget Criticism, Meth Lab Cleanup Vote, and Green Building Bill 5 statements
Smith said President Bush's proposed fiscal year 2008 budget would slash funding for Medicare, Medicaid, education, and environmental protection to pay for tax breaks for multi-millionaires.1
Smith voted for H.R. 365, the Methamphetamine Remediation Act, which the House of Representatives passed 426 to 2 and which directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop health-based guidelines for cleaning up former meth lab sites.1
On February 28, 2007, Smith joined Reps. John Lewis, Earl Blumenauer, and Wayne Gilchrest in introducing the High Performance Buildings Act to encourage communities to build sustainable, energy-efficient buildings.1
“it's vital that the EPA develop guidelines for proper cleanup to protect Washington families.” · 1 other record in this period → Jul 19, 2007 — Aug 03, 2007
Smith votes for appropriations, poverty, and energy bills 3 statements
Smith voted for H.R. 3043, the fiscal year 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill, which passed the House 276 to 140.1
Smith's Global Poverty Act, H.R. 1302, which he sponsored with Rep. Spencer Bachus, was favorably reported by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to the full House by unanimous consent on July 31, 2007.1
Smith voted for an energy package comprising H.R. 3221, which passed 241 to 172, and H.R. 2776, which passed 221 to 189.1
“We face serious security and environmental challenges that are tied to our dependence on oil and on foreign oil in particular.” Nov 06, 2007 — Nov 07, 2007
Smith Backs Appropriations, Defense Funding, and Peru Trade Deal 3 statements
On November 6, Smith voted for the conference report on H.R. 3043, a Labor-HHS-Education appropriations package that passed the House 269 to 142.1
On November 7, he voted for the conference agreement on H.R. 3222, the fiscal year 2008 Defense Appropriations bill, which passed the House 400 to 15.1
Also on November 7, he voted for the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement, which passed the House 285 to 132.1
He said the agreement put strong labor and environmental safeguards on equal footing with other issues, giving leverage to enforce them.1
“By putting strong labor and environmental safeguards on equal footing with other issues, we gain real leverage to enforce them.” Dec 05, 2007 — Dec 11, 2007
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Jan 29, 2008 — Feb 12, 2008
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· 2 other records in this period → May 21, 2009 — Jul 01, 2009
Smith Backs Interior Funding, Clean Energy Bill 5 statements
On June 25, 2009, Adam Smith voted for H.R. 2996, the 2010 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill, which funds the Department of the Interior, the EPA, and related environmental programs, including $4,000,000 for the University of Washington's Puget Sound Ecosystem Research Initiative and $500,000 for the City of Lacey's Reclaimed Water Project.1
He said the bill would "help communities improve their water systems, address pollution, and protect wildlife and ecosystems."1
The same day, after the House passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, Smith issued a statement calling the bill "far from perfect" but "a step in the right direction."1
“The American Clean Energy and Security Act is far from perfect, but it is a step in the right direction.” Jul 23, 2009 — Jul 24, 2009
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· 1 other record in this period → Mar 17, 2011 — Apr 19, 2011
Joint Base Lewis-McChord selected as Army Net Zero pilot site 5 statements
Smith issued a statement after the Army selected Joint Base Lewis-McChord as a Net Zero pilot installation for water consumption and waste production, one of six installations chosen in each of the energy, water, and waste categories from more than 100 applications submitted by 60 installations.1
He said the designation showed the base 'leading the charge to reduce the environmental impact of all U.S. military installations,' and said the Net Zero goal would also lessen dependence on foreign oil and save taxpayer money over the long run.1
He also praised Joint Base Lewis-McChord personnel for pursuing the Net Zero goal while continuing to train and deploy combat-ready troops.1
“leading the charge to reduce the environmental impact of all U.S. military installations” May 19, 2011 — May 29, 2011
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Dec 14, 2011 — Jan 04, 2012
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· 4 other records in this period → May 21, 2013 — Jun 04, 2013
Smith Reintroduces Grazing Permit Buyback Bill, Gains Cosponsors 3 statements
Smith reintroduced the Rural Economic Vitalization Act, H.R. 2201, which would let ranchers with federal grazing permits voluntarily relinquish them to the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service in exchange for private market compensation, allowing those agencies to permanently retire the permits.1
Smith said the current federal grazing program "is among the most economically inefficient uses of our public lands."1
Within about a week, H.R. 2201 had been cosponsored by 8 members of Congress and drawn public statements of support from Rep. Raul Grijalva and groups including the Sierra Club Grazing Team, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, and the Wolf Conservation Center.1
Smith also said it was disappointing that Fairchild Air Force Base was not chosen as the Air Force's preferred host for the KC-46A tanker, after he and the Washington congressional delegation sent letters to the Secretary of the Air Force encouraging that outcome.1
“The current federal grazing program is among the most economically inefficient uses of our public lands,” · 5 other records in this period → Jan 09, 2015 — Jan 20, 2015
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· 3 other records in this period → Jul 17, 2015 — Aug 06, 2015
Smith Backs Greenway Bill, Clean Power Plan, and Grazing Reform 3 statements
On June 25, 2015, Adam Smith and Congressman Dave Reichert reintroduced legislation to establish the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, and within days the bill drew statements of support from organizations and local officials including the National Wildlife Federation and King County Councilmember Larry Gossett.1
On August 2, 2015, Smith issued a statement on the EPA's finalization of the Clean Power Plan, calling it "a significant step towards combating climate change and conserving our natural resources for future generations."1
On August 6, 2015, Smith reintroduced the Rural Economic Vitalization Act with Representative Raul Grijalva, which would allow ranchers to voluntarily relinquish federal grazing permits to the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service in exchange for private market compensation.1
“a significant step towards combating climate change and conserving our natural resources for future generations.” · 2 other records in this period → Apr 21, 2016 — Apr 28, 2016
Smith Statements on Earth Day and NDAA Environmental Amendments 3 statements
On Earth Day, Smith said that as the second-largest carbon emitter with about five percent of the world's population, it is the responsibility of the U.S. to lead by example in reducing carbon emissions and supporting renewable energy technologies, and he noted that April 22, 2016 marked the first day the Paris Agreement would be open for signature.1
During House Armed Services Committee mark-up of the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, Smith said Democrats won votes overriding measures that would have prohibited USDA funds from supporting Defense Department efforts to procure alternative fuels, prevented construction of biofuel refineries, and overturned President Obama's executive orders on climate change and sustainability.1
“it is the responsibility of the U.S. to lead by example in reducing carbon emissions and supporting renewable energy technologies.” · 1 other record in this period → Jan 30, 2017 — Jan 31, 2017
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· 1 other record in this period → Mar 27, 2017 — Mar 30, 2017
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· 1 other record in this period → May 22, 2017 — May 31, 2017
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Jul 13, 2017 — Jul 28, 2017
Smith Opposes Spending Bill's Clean Energy Cuts, Reintroduces Public Lands Act 3 statements
On July 27, 2017, Smith said he opposed the "Security Minibus" appropriations bill, stating it "eviscerates vital funding for clean energy and advanced energy research."1
He said the bill mandated defense spending levels "at the expense of critical domestic funding priorities such as transportation infrastructure, protecting the environment, ensuring access to education, and providing affordable health care."1
On July 28, 2017, Smith reintroduced the Rural Economic Vitalization Act with Representative Raul Grijalva, saying it "will benefit the American taxpayer while simultaneously protecting our environment."1
The release said the bill would allow voluntary retirement of federal grazing permits, addressing a policy that "has negative impacts on wildlife, watersheds, and the surrounding ecosystem, which continue to be harmed by domestic livestock grazing."1
“will benefit the American taxpayer while simultaneously protecting our environment.” · 1 other record in this period → Oct 10, 2017 — Oct 18, 2017
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· 1 other record in this period → Dec 21, 2017 — Dec 21, 2017
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· 1 other record in this period → May 07, 2018 — May 22, 2018
Smith Backs Greenway Heritage Bill, Opposes Farm Bill Conservation Cuts 4 statements
On May 7, 2018, the House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously passed the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area Act, a bill Smith co-sponsored with Rep. Dave Reichert, and Smith said the National Heritage Area designation would help preserve and promote the area's scenery, resources and history for future generations.1
On May 9, 2018, Smith said a House Foreign Affairs Committee markup of the BUILD Act passed additional amendments that strengthened labor and environmental standards, as well as oversight and transparency, in the new development finance institution.1
On May 17, 2018, Smith released a statement opposing the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (the Farm Bill), saying it was a missed opportunity for a bipartisan bill supporting conservation, agriculture and related programs vital to preserving the environment, and citing an estimated $23 billion cut to SNAP benefits.1
“This Farm Bill is a missed opportunity to put forward a bipartisan bill that addresses our food insecurity challenges and supports conservation, agriculture, and related programs that are vital to preserving the environment and strengthening our economy.” Jun 20, 2018 — Jul 26, 2018
Smith Advances Aviation Noise, Heritage, and NDAA Environmental Provisions 7 statements
On June 20, 2018, Smith introduced the Aviation Impacted Communities Act, which would require the FAA to communicate directly with residents and locally nominated leaders on aviation noise and environmental impacts.1
On June 25, 2018, the House of Representatives passed the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act, legislation Smith introduced with Representative Dave Reichert, by unanimous vote.1
In a July 22, 2018 statement on the completed FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act conference report, Smith said Democrats had kept out provisions that would have undermined the Endangered Species Act and rolled back mining regulations, and had included provisions on climate change-related sea level rise and energy and climate resiliency plans for military installations.1
On July 25, 2018, Smith and Senator Maria Cantwell announced a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act to provide FAA funding for noise mitigation projects at schools in the Highline School District in Burien, Washington.1
“This is a great example of how all levels of government can come together to solve a problem.” Aug 21, 2018 — Sep 11, 2018
Smith criticizes Clean Power Plan rollback, presses Hanford oversight 3 statements
On August 21, 2018, Smith called President Trump's proposed rule ending the Clean Power Plan an "unrelenting assault on critical protections for our environment."1
On September 5, 2018, Smith joined Senators Cantwell and Murray in a letter asking the Department of Energy to hold additional public hearings in the Pacific Northwest on its proposal for completing cleanup and closing the C Tank Farm at Hanford, after only one public meeting had been held on the issue.1
On September 11, 2018, Smith and Representative Jim Cooper sent a letter to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board opposing what they called an "ill-advised plan" to cut the board's headquarters staff level by one third.1
“unrelenting assault on critical protections for our environment” Oct 09, 2018 — Mar 07, 2019
Smith challenges administration on climate, backs Green New Deal 15 statements · 4 votes · H R 266, H RES 105, H R 840
In October 2018, Smith stated that a Trump administration proposal to export coal and gas from West Coast military bases would circumvent environmental oversight and called climate change a national security threat.1
In January 2019, Smith voted against a motion to recommit the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations bill and voted for its passage.2
In January and February 2019, Smith joined statements calling a Department of Defense report on climate change's impact on military installations inadequate and asking the acting defense secretary to issue a revised report.2
In February 2019, Smith stated his support for the Green New Deal resolution introduced by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others.1
“Climate change is one of the greatest public policy challenges facing our country today.” Apr 22, 2019 — May 20, 2019
Smith advances airport pollution study, climate bill vote 3 statements · 2 votes
On April 22, 2019, Smith reintroduced legislation to establish a national study on the sources, characteristics, dispersion, and health effects of ultrafine particles from aviation emissions around airports (r1), and on May 1, 2019 he joined as lead Democratic cosponsor of bipartisan legislation to expand outdoor recreation opportunities for military veterans on public lands (r2).2
On May 2, 2019, Smith voted yes on H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which passed the U.S. House 231-190 with all 228 voting Democrats in favor (r3), and voted no on a motion to recommit the bill with instructions, which failed 206-214 (r4).2
On May 20, 2019, Smith submitted written testimony to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the effects of aviation noise and emissions on communities near airports, referencing his ultrafine particles study legislation and his earlier Aviation Impacted Communities Act (r5).1
“A comprehensive national study is vital to understanding the health effects of ultrafine particles and to what extent airport communities are exposed” Jun 28, 2019 — Jul 18, 2019
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Aug 20, 2019 — Sep 09, 2019
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Dec 11, 2019 — Feb 05, 2020
Smith advances PFAS action, NDAA climate provisions, grazing permit bill 2 statements · 2 votes · H RES 779, H R 535
On December 11, 2019, Smith said the House-passed NDAA nearly doubled funding authorization for the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program and included what he called some of the strongest environmental and climate-related provisions of any NDAA.1
On January 8, 2020, Smith voted yes on two procedural resolutions, H.Res. 779, that passed 225-193 and 217-199 and set up House consideration of H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act, and after the bill passed the House on January 10 he said it would ensure regulation of PFAS chemicals, spur cleanup of contamination, and provide resources for communities.3
On January 30, 2020, Smith introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, which he said would let grazing permit holders voluntarily waive federal grazing permits in exchange for market-value compensation, with the federal agency then directed to retire the associated grazing allotment.1
“ensure regulation of PFAS chemicals, spur much needed cleanup of contamination, and provide critical resources for communities.” Jan 10, 2020 — Feb 05, 2020
Smith backs PFAS bill, introduces grazing permit retirement act 4 statements
On January 10, 2020, Smith said the House had passed H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act, which he said would ensure regulation of PFAS chemicals, spur cleanup of contamination, and provide resources for communities affected by the chemicals.1
He said the bill built on PFAS provisions he worked with Democratic colleagues to include in the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law the previous year.1
On January 30, 2020, Smith introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, which he described as allowing federal grazing permit holders to voluntarily waive their permits in exchange for market-value compensation, after which the federal agency would retire the grazing allotment from further grazing activity.1
“This is a common-sense solution to provide for smarter management of our public lands to the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and ranchers,” · 1 other record in this period → Apr 23, 2020 — Apr 28, 2020
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Jun 08, 2020 — Jul 31, 2020
Smith addresses nuclear testing, parks funding and climate legislation 11 statements
Smith joined four House committee chairs in a June 8 letter to the Secretaries of Defense and Energy asking about the Trump administration's proposal to resume nuclear testing, and on July 30 he and Senator Patty Murray introduced legislation to expand workers' compensation for toxic exposure at the Hanford nuclear site and other nuclear cleanup sites.2
On June 30 the House included Smith's amendment commissioning a national study of ultrafine particle emissions near airports in the infrastructure package, and the House passed that package, H.R. 2, on July 1, the same day Smith said he applauded the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis's action plan.3
The House passed the Great American Outdoors Act on July 22, which Smith said would provide permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and create a fund to address repair backlogs on national parks and other public lands.1
The House also passed appropriations bills on July 24 and July 31 that Smith said included funding for Interior-Environment programs and provisions to combat climate change.2
“The Great American Outdoors Act is one of the most significant investments in environmental conservation in a generation.” Sep 22, 2020 — Sep 25, 2020
Smith Backs Veterans Outdoors Act, Presses FAA on Noise 3 statements
Smith and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said the House passage of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act would expand opportunities for veterans to access public lands and outdoor recreation as part of mental health treatment.1
Smith joined Quiet Skies Caucus leadership in pushing the FAA to revise its report on alternative metrics to the 65 Day Night Level noise standard, saying the agency's report was woefully inadequate and failed to seriously analyze alternative metrics.1
In a statement on the Supreme Court vacancy, Smith said the environment was among the issues at stake in the nomination fight.1
“the report released by the FAA this spring on alternative metrics to the 65 DNL standard was woefully inadequate” Oct 26, 2020 — Dec 08, 2020
Smith comments on Paris Agreement exit and Biden's nominees 5 statements
After the United States officially exited the Paris Climate Agreement on November 4, 2020, Smith said the withdrawal demonstrated "complete disregard for the proven science and existential consequences of climate change."1
He said the United States should rejoin the agreement and "commit to going even further in spurring the clean energy transition necessary to combat climate change."1
On November 23, 2020, after President-elect Biden announced national security and foreign policy nominees, Smith said the nominees were prepared to help lead the U.S. "From human rights to climate change and the refugee crisis."1
“complete disregard for the proven science and existential consequences of climate change” · 2 other records in this period → Mar 25, 2021 — Apr 05, 2021
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May 28, 2021 — Jul 29, 2021
Smith backs environmental rule, zero-emission transit funds, parks bill 13 statements · 2 votes · H R 4300
On 2021-06-25, Smith voted yes on S.J.Res. 14, a resolution for congressional disapproval of an environmental rule, which passed the House 229-191 with Democrats voting 217-0 in favor.1
On 2021-06-30, Smith secured $3,000,000 through the INVEST in America Act for King County Metro's South Campus Interim Base Electrification Project, part of an effort to reach a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.1
On 2021-07-01, Smith voted to pass H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, and said the bill "puts climate change front and center."1
On 2021-07-29, Smith voted yes on H.R. 4300, the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act, which passed the House 420-0.1
“puts climate change front and center” · 2 other records in this period → Nov 05, 2021 — Dec 28, 2021
Smith Votes for Climate Bill, Introduces Aviation Noise Bill 6 statements
On November 5, 2021, Smith voted to pass H. Res. 774, the rule enabling final passage of the Build Back Better Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.1
On November 18, 2021, he introduced the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act, which he said would help communities near airports and flight paths monitor and mitigate aviation noise and emissions.1
On November 19, 2021, he voted to pass H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, and said in a statement that the bill was "the largest investment to combat climate change that our nation has ever seen."1
On December 14, 2021, he said in a statement that a $395.6 million federal transit grant to King County Metro would support the agency's commitment to move to a 100 percent zero-emissions, battery-electric bus fleet by 2040.1
“the largest investment to combat climate change that our nation has ever seen” Jan 19, 2022 — Feb 04, 2022
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Mar 01, 2022 — Mar 15, 2022
Smith Introduces Grazing Permit Bill, Backs Climate Funding in Spending Law 3 statements
On March 3, 2022, Smith and Rep. Jared Huffman introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act of 2022, which would give grazing permit holders the flexibility to voluntarily waive their federal grazing permits for equitable compensation and promote conservation of public lands.1
Smith said a voluntary federal grazing permit retirement program "is a commonsense step to support flexibility for ranchers and promote smart land-use practices."1
On March 15, 2022, after President Biden signed the government spending package into law, Smith said the package "contains historic funding levels for programs to combat climate change," citing record investments in renewable energy programs and increased funding for environmental justice initiatives at the Environmental Protection Agency.1
“A voluntary federal grazing permit retirement program is a commonsense step to support flexibility for ranchers and promote smart land-use practices.” Apr 06, 2022 — Apr 22, 2022
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May 18, 2022 — May 19, 2022
Smith Introduces Airport Pollution Bill, Backs Fuel Price Crackdown 1 votes · S 2102
On May 18, 2022, Smith voted yes on S. 2102, the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments Act, which passed the House 418-0.1
On May 19, 2022, Smith introduced the Aviation Impacted Communities Act and said it would let residents near airports and flight paths bring noise and emissions pollution concerns directly to the Federal Aviation Administration.1
That same day, after the House passed the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, Smith said the bill would let the President declare an energy emergency and make it illegal to sell consumer fuels at an excessive or exploitative price during that period, and said Congress should prioritize expanding use of renewables to address climate change.1
“Residents in aviation impacted communities - like my constituents who call Washington's Ninth District home - should not be left to deal with these challenges on their own.” May 19, 2022 — May 19, 2022
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Jun 16, 2022 — Aug 09, 2022
Smith Pushes Climate Investments, Votes for Park Funding 6 statements · 2 votes · H R 5271, H R 7693
On June 16, Smith joined other House members in a letter urging President Biden to sign a reconciliation package containing the climate investments the House passed in November.1
After the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. EPA on June 30, Smith said the decision would "severely restrict the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act."1
On July 19, Smith voted yes on H.R. 7693, the National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act, which passed the House 397-22.1
On August 9, Smith said the House-passed Inflation Reduction Act "includes the single largest climate investment in our nation's history."1
“severely restrict the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act” Dec 05, 2022 — Dec 08, 2022
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Aviation Noise Legislation, North SeaTac Park Protection, Electric Bus Funding 2 statements · 3 votes
On February 16, 2023, Smith introduced three bills — the Aviation Impacted Communities Act, the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act, and the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act — to address aviation noise and emissions pollution affecting communities near airports in the Ninth District.1
On April 6, 2023, Smith and Senator Patty Murray introduced the Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act, which would let the FAA waive a rule barring use of federal funds twice on the same property so failing sound insulation near airports could be repaired or replaced.1
On June 15, 2023, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced an FAA reauthorization bill that included Smith's Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and a provision to permanently protect North SeaTac Park in the Ninth District.1
On June 26, 2023, Smith issued a statement after the Federal Transit Administration announced it was awarding King County Metro over $33 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program for electric buses.1
“a provision to permanently protect North SeaTac Park” Mar 24, 2023 — May 02, 2023
Smith Introduces Aviation Noise Bill, Submits FY2024 Funding Requests 5 statements
On March 24, 2023, Smith led 22 members in a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies requesting the highest possible FY2024 funding for Tribal Epidemiology Centers and the Urban Indian Health Program.1
On April 6, 2023, Smith and Senator Patty Murray introduced the Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act, which would let the FAA waive the regulation barring use of federal funds twice on the same sound insulation repair or replacement project.1
On April 24, 2023, Smith submitted testimony to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sharing his priorities for the FAA reauthorization bill regarding aviation noise and emissions.1
On April 17 and May 2, 2023, Smith announced 15 Community Project Funding Requests he had submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for the FY2024 appropriations bill, drawing statements of support from local leaders and organizations.2
“We must do everything we can to support communities impacted by aviated noise and emissions.” May 31, 2023 — Jun 26, 2023
FAA Bill Advances, King County Metro Wins Electric Bus Grant 4 statements
On June 15, 2023, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the FAA reauthorization bill, which included Smith's Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington's Ninth District.1
On June 22, 2023, local leaders, organizations, and governments in the Ninth District issued statements of support for the bill's aviation noise and pollution provisions.1
On June 26, 2023, Smith said the Federal Transit Administration awarded King County Metro over $33 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program, which he said would support the agency's commitment to convert to an all-electric, zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.1
“Decarbonizing our transportation sector is crucial to creating a clean energy economy and tackling climate change.” Jul 20, 2023 — Jul 28, 2023
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Nov 02, 2023 — Nov 08, 2023
Smith Opposes Interior-Environment Funding Bill, Introduces Grazing Permit Act 1 statements · 5 votes · H RES 798, H RES 838, H R 4821
On November 2, 2023, Smith voted no on the rule to consider H.R. 4821, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, and on ordering the previous question on that rule.2
On November 3, 2023, Smith voted no on passage of H.R. 4821 and voted yes on a motion to recommit the bill, which failed 201-215.2
On November 8, 2023, Smith and Representative Jared Huffman introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, which would give grazing permit holders the flexibility to voluntarily waive their permits on federal lands.1
“Retiring grazing permits eases grazing pressure on public lands to the benefit of wildlife and surrounding ecosystems, but the current process for ranchers to retire their permits is difficult, confusing, and costly.” · 1 other record in this period → Jan 16, 2024 — Feb 06, 2024
Smith Backs Columbia River Deal, Votes to Extend C&O Canal 2 statements · 1 votes · H R 1727
Smith released a statement on an agreement between the federal government, the Six Sovereigns, Washington State, and Oregon State regarding the Columbia-Snake River System.1
He said the agreement takes steps to protect wild salmon and acknowledges the need to meet the region's growing clean energy demands.1
He voted yes on H.R. 1727, which the U.S. House passed 427-2 to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.1
He also announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Washington's Ninth District, including an app named Waste Watcher.1
“This agreement takes important steps to protect wild salmon.” · 1 other record in this period → May 15, 2024 — Jun 05, 2024
FAA Reauthorization Bill Includes North SeaTac Park Protections 3 statements
On 2024-05-15, Smith said the House had passed the FY2025 FAA reauthorization bill and sent it to President Biden, and that the bill included a provision to permanently protect North SeaTac Park and a modified version of his Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act.1
On 2024-05-22, Smith announced 15 Community Project Funding requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for FY2025, including a request for the Kennydale Lakeline Sanitary Sewer and Water Quality Preservation project in Renton.1
On 2024-06-05, a statement from Smith's office quoted the City of Renton saying the Kennydale project "safeguards Lake Washington and ensures our residents continue to enjoy this beautiful resource."1
“a provision to permanently protect North SeaTac Park, a beloved green space in my district” Jul 03, 2024 — Jul 24, 2024
Smith votes no on energy and interior appropriations bills 1 statements · 3 votes · H RES 1370, H R 8997, H R 8998
In a statement responding to a Supreme Court ruling, he said the Court's decisions had undermined the government's ability to protect the environment.1
He voted no on a resolution providing for consideration of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which passed 211-197 with no Democrats voting yes, and no on ordering the previous question on that resolution, which passed 188-173 with no Democrats voting yes.2
He voted no on passage of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed 210-205 with one Democrat voting yes.1
“undermined the ability of the government to protect the environment” · 1 other record in this period → Feb 03, 2025 — Aug 28, 2025
Smith opposes rule-disapproval resolutions, advocates aviation and salmon funding 30 statements · 7 votes · H R 249, H R 2215, H RES 519
Between February and May 2025, Smith voted no on four resolutions seeking congressional disapproval of federal rules, including one from the Environmental Protection Agency (r15, passed 216–212), and H.J.Res. 35 (r3, passed 220–206), H.J.Res. 61 (r4, passed 216–202), and H.J.Res. 60 (r9, passed 219–205); on each, most House Democrats also voted no.4
In February he introduced the Aviation Impacted Communities Act and the Aviation Noise & Emissions Mitigation Act, saying they were meant to study the effects of aviation noise and emissions pollution on communities near airports in his district.1
In June he said the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia River Basin Agreement affected salmon recovery and clean energy generation, and in August he joined other Washington Democrats in urging Interior Secretary Burgum to restore $1.285 million in canceled federal funding for salmon recovery and habitat restoration in the state.2
Also in August, he toured the Issaquah Creek Ecological Restoration Project after federal funding that had been frozen earlier in the year by the Trump administration and the EPA was restored.1
“President Trump has taken a crude axe to environmental conservation, modernized infrastructure, salmon recovery, and clean energy generation by abandoning the historic Resilient Columbia River Basin Agreement.” Sep 25, 2025 — Oct 17, 2025
Smith addresses park monuments, shutdown, clean energy cuts, introduces grazing bill 5 statements
On September 25, 2025, Smith said the Trump administration was seeking to rewrite the nation's history by changing educational markers, monuments, and memorials in the National Park System.1
On September 30, he said 'far-right extremists' were refusing to work with Democrats to keep the government open and warned that a resulting shutdown could cause national park closures, federal employee furloughs, and transportation delays.1
On October 2 and October 3, he said Trump administration funding cuts of more than $7.5 billion to clean energy projects would have a devastating impact on the Pacific Northwest, citing lost jobs, higher energy costs, and a setback to energy independence.2
On October 17, he introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, which would let ranchers on public lands voluntarily give up their federal grazing permits in exchange for compensation.1
“Our public lands are a shared inheritance. They sustain wildlife, clean water, and outdoor recreation for millions of Americans” Dec 05, 2025 — Feb 20, 2026
Solar grants, interior appropriations vote, and EPA rollback posts 12 statements · 3 votes · H R 6938
On December 5, 2025, Smith and Rep. David Valadao introduced the CHARGE Act, bipartisan legislation creating a Department of Energy grant program to help federally qualified health centers install solar energy systems and battery storage technologies.1
On January 8, 2026, Smith voted yes on H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House 397–28.1
On January 21, 2026, Smith said in a public post that legislation being voted on that day would roll back environmental protections for public lands in the U.S. and would benefit foreign businesses without delivering any return to American taxpayers.1
On February 13, 2026, Smith said in a public post that the administration had removed a finding classifying greenhouse gases as air pollutants, a determination he said had long served as the legal foundation for regulating emissions from automobile manufacturers, power plants, and other sources, and in a separate post the same day said the Environmental Protection Agency had taken a step backward in the fight against climate change.2
“legislation that would roll back environmental protections for public lands in the U.S.” Apr 15, 2026 — Apr 22, 2026
Smith votes no on rural stewardship resolution, posts on Earth Day 2 statements · 1 votes · H RES 1182
On April 15, he posted in support of investing in shelter units to place more homeless individuals in housing.1
On April 22, he voted no on H.Res. 1182, a resolution expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, which passed the U.S. House 220-196 with 196 Democrats voting no.1
Also on April 22, he posted an Earth Day message calling for minimizing environmental footprint and addressing the climate crisis through education and advocacy.1
“we can address the climate crisis.” May 15, 2026 — Jun 08, 2026
Smith addresses aviation emissions, air quality, and a park opening 5 statements
On May 15, 2026, Smith described a bill addressing environmental and physical consequences from airplane fuel and emissions as making the Ninth District and the country safer.1
On June 2, 2026, he said he had introduced legislation to use prefabricated materials, including mass timber, which he called an environmentally friendly alternative, to bring down the cost of construction.1
On June 5, 2026, for World Environment Day, he said families in South Seattle and neighborhoods near SeaTac were breathing polluted air from aviation routes and traffic, and said he was working with the community to push for cleaner air and a healthier Puget Sound.1
On June 8, 2026, he attended the ribbon cutting for the City of Renton's Legacy Square, Piazza Park, and Renton Market projects, which he said created new spaces for the community to gather and play.1
“We’re working with the community to push for cleaner air and a healthier Puget Sound.” The evidence · 371 records · every claim on the left taps down into this rail
00.02.14 press Smith Votes To Increase Funding For Research
00.04.10 press Smith Announces Town Hall Meetings
00.04.11 press Smith Works To Address Meth Crises
00.04.19 press Smith Teams Up With Highline Artists Guild And Highline Nurses Club For Earth Day
00.05.14 press Smith Supports Impact Aid Reauthorization
01.03.20 press Smith Disappointed with Boeing's Departure
01.05.01 press Smith Hosts "Doing Business With America" Conference
01.05.13 press Procurement Conference
01.05.22 press Smith Hosts "Doing Business With America" Conference
01.07.31 press Smith Says Energy Proposal Must Be Improved
01.08.01 press Smith Opposes Energy Proposal
01.10.01 press Lakehaven Utility District Gets the Subcommittee Nod
01.10.24 press Smith Says No "Fast Track" Until Worker Assistance and Economic Stimulus Packages are Complete
01.11.29 press Washington State Transportation Projects to Recieve Federal Funding Boost
01.12.04 press US House Passes Smith's Lakehaven Utility District Legislation
02.05.08 press Smith Supports Passage Of Defense Authorization Bill
02.07.26 press Smith Votes For Trade Promotion Authority
02.08.06 press Smith And Murray To Meet With Renton Chamber Of Commerce To Discuss Transportation Issues
02.08.14 press Smith To Discuss Homeland Security And Local Responses With South Sound Community Leaders
02.10.28 press Smith Delivers Vision For Modern Foreign Policy To Address Current Challenges
02.11.19 press Lakehaven Water Reclamation Bill Passes Congress, Headed To President's Desk
02.12.02 press Cantwell, Smith To Meet With Local Officials About Lakehaven Utility District
02.12.12 press Statement On Third Runway
03.01.12 press Smith To Meet With Technology Advisory Council To Discuss Issues For 108th Congress
03.01.14 press Smith and Cantwell Lead Northwest Delegation in Pressing for Strong Commitment to Renewable Energy in Long-Term BPA Power Deal
03.02.11 press Smith Announces Staffing Changes
03.03.19 press Smith Votes For Tax Relief For Armed Service Members
03.05.11 press Smith Announces $9.9 Million for Sound Transit's Tacoma-Lakewood Commuter Rail
03.05.21 press Smith Leads New Democrats in Release of "e-genda 2003"
03.08.06 press Smith to Participate in UPS Driver Ride Along
03.09.30 press Smith Announces Education Grants
04.03.09 press NDC Announces Plan to Grow the U.S. Economy
04.04.13 press Congressman Adam Smith Announces Funding Request for Fast Corridor and Pierce Transit Bus Purchase
04.04.13 press Congressman Adam Smith Announces Funding Request for the King County New Futures Children and Family Advocacy Program
04.04.18 press Congressman Adam Smith Announces Funding Request for Traffic Relief in Federal Way
04.04.18 press Congressman Adam Smith Announces Funding Request for Puyallup's Shaw Road Extension
04.04.19 press Congressman Adam Smith Announces Funding Request for Marine Science and Technology Center for Highline Community College
04.04.21 press Smith Stands Firm Against Mercury Pollution and Encourages Technology Innovations
04.05.18 press Smith Announces Support for Australian Free Trade Agreement
04.06.08 press Smith Names New Scheduler/Office Manager and Field Representative
04.07.11 press Congressman Adam Smith Announces Federal Education Grants
04.11.21 press Congressman Adam Smith Secures Millions in Funding for Local Projects and Initiatives
05.03.27 press U.S. Representative Adam Smith to Travel to Thailand and Japan
05.04.20 press U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Statement on the Energy Policy Act of 2005
05.04.21 press U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Statement on 2005 Earth Day
05.05.03 press U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Opposes Dominican Republic - Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)
05.05.05 press U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Applauds Microsoft's Commitment to Diversity
05.07.27 press Smith Disapointed on Passage of Central American Free Trade Agreement
05.07.27 press Congressman Adam Smith Rejects Flawed Energy Conference Report
05.10.24 press Remembering a Civil Rights Leader: Rosa Parks
05.11.17 press U.S. Representative Adam Smith Secures Funding for Local Projects in Transportation Conference Report
05.12.15 press U.S. Reps. Smith, Blumenauer and Lewis Call for Sustainable Development in Housing
06.04.03 press U.S. Representative Adam Smith Applauds Puget Sound Provisions in Fiscal Year 2007 Department of Defense Authorization Bill
06.04.18 press U.S. Representative Adam Smith Statement on President Hu Jintao's Visit to Seattle and the United States
06.06.07 press U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Requests Additional TAA Study from GAO
07.02.05 press Smith Statement on President Bush's Flawed 2008 Budget Request
07.02.07 press Smith Votes to Help Clean Up Meth Labs in Washington State
07.02.28 press Reps. Smith, Lewis, Blumenauer and Gilchrest Introduce Bill to Promote Green Housing
07.02.28 press Reps. Smith, Lewis, Blumenauer and Gilchrest Introduce Bill to Promote Green Housing
07.03.01 press Smith and Cantwell Work to Combat Global Poverty
07.05.09 press Smith Praises Bipartisan Trade Policy Agreement
07.07.19 press Smith, Colleagues Approve Funds to Expand Health Care, Education Access
07.07.31 press Smith-Sponsored Global Poverty Act Advances in the House
07.08.03 press Smith, Colleagues Chart a New Direction for U.S. Energy Policy
07.11.06 press Smith Backs Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations
07.11.07 press Smith: Conference Report Strengthens Military, Funds Local Priorities
07.11.07 press Smith: U.S.-Peru FTA Represents a New Direction on Trade
07.12.05 press Smith Votes to Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Make U.S. More Secure
07.12.11 press Smith: Defense Bill Supports Military Families, Readiness
08.01.29 press Smith Statement on Stimulus Package
08.02.12 press Smith's Global Poverty Act Passed by Key Senate Committee
08.05.14 press Smith Statement on the Farm Bill
08.07.02 press Smith Secures Funds for WA State Biofuels, Power Grid Research
08.09.16 press Smith Applauds Passage of Comprehensive Energy Bill
08.09.24 press Smith Secures $25 Million for Puget Sound Military Projects
09.01.27 press Rep. Adam Smith's Statement on American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act
09.04.21 press Smith's Statement in Recognition of Earth Day
09.05.21 press Smith Reintroduces Global Poverty Act
09.06.10 press Smith Offers Bill to Improve National, Local Freight Movement
09.06.25 press Smith Votes to Fund Vital Environmental Programs, Protect Local Ecosystems and Wildlife, and Improve National Parks and Forests
09.06.25 press Smith's Statement on The American Clean Energy and Security Act
09.07.01 press Statement in Recognition of the 4th of July
09.07.23 press Smith Secures Funding for Local Transportation Projects
09.07.24 press Smith Votes to Improve Health Care, Education and Social Services
09.09.08 press Smith's Statement on Russell's Decision to Relocate its Headquarters
09.09.30 press Smith Secures Funding to Spur Local Innovation, Protect Environment
09.10.27 press Smith's Statement on Boeing's Second 787 Plant Announcement
09.10.28 press Smith Expands Health Care IT Loans to Home Health Care Agencies
10.04.19 press Smith, Western Washington Lawmakers Push for Funding to Reduce Risk of Flooding in Green River Valley
10.07.26 press Smith Applauds Funding to Protect Green River Valley; Strengthen Howard Hanson Dam
10.09.28 press Smith Applauds Funding for Federal Way Police Department
10.09.30 press Smith Again Votes to Support Small Businesses
10.12.13 press Smith's Bill to Support Tribal Business Sent to President
11.03.17 press Smith: Government must pave way for innovative entrepreneurship to thrive
11.04.07 press Smith: What a Government Shutdown Means to You and Your Family
11.04.14 press Smith: Funding measure includes vital support for on-base schools
11.04.18 press Smith welcomes Kirk announcement on Panama Free Trade Agreement
11.04.19 press Smith: Lewis-McChord chosen as pilot site for Army's 'Net Zero' sustainability project
11.05.19 press Smith recognizes National Small Business Week 2011
11.05.29 press Smith honors fallen heroes, supports veterans and active duty servicemembers on Memorial Day, 2011
11.06.20 press HASC: Giffords Energy Security Act Introduced by Ranking Member Adam Smith
11.11.13 press Reps. Adam Smith and Dave Reichert Host Bipartisan Jobs Fair
11.11.15 press Smith Introduces the Rural Economic Vitalization Act of 2011 (REVA)
11.12.14 press Smith Statement on $25 million in U.S. Department of Transportation Grants to Fund I-5 and South Link Lightrail Projects
12.01.04 press Smith Statement on Defense Strategic Review
12.02.07 press Larsen, Smith: $2 Million Coming for Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration
12.02.12 press Ranking Member Adam Smith's Statement on Defense Budget
12.03.21 press Smith Applauds Department of Interior Efforts to Preserve World War II Japanese American Internment Sites
12.05.31 press Ranking Member Adam Smith Visits Kenya to Assess Efforts to Combat al-Shabaab, AQAP
12.06.24 press Murray, Cantwell, Dicks, Smith Announce $50 Million OEA Grant for Schools on JBLM
13.02.11 press Congressman Smith Statement on Economic Priorities in the State of the Union Address
13.05.21 press Congressman Smith Statement on Announcement of Fairchild AFB as Reasonable Alternative Base
13.05.28 press Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Rural Economic Vitalization Act
13.06.04 press Congressman Smith's Rural Economic Vitalization Act Gaining Support
13.07.18 press Congressman Smith Opposes Dramatic Cuts to Education and Elimination of Critical Programs for Disadvantaged Students
13.09.19 press Congressman Smith Statement on 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps
13.11.12 press Statement on Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in the Philippines
14.06.18 press Ranking Member Smith Statement on Iraq
14.12.11 press Smith Opposes Provisions for Wall Street and the Wealthy in the CROmnibus
15.01.09 press Smith Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline
15.01.20 press Congressman Smith Reaction to the State of the Union
15.02.20 press Smith Statement on President's Remarks Countering Violent Extremism
15.04.22 press Congressman Adam Smith Statement on Earth Day
15.06.11 press Congressman Adam Smith To Oppose Trade Promotion Authority
15.07.17 press Reichert, Smith Bill on Mountains to Sound Greenway Gaining Support
15.08.02 press Congressman Smith Statement on Clean Power Plan
15.08.06 press Congressman Smith Reintroduces Rural Economic Vitalization Act
16.01.12 press Smith Statement on the President's State of the Union Address
16.02.08 press Congressman Smith Statement on President's Budget Request
16.04.21 press Congressman Adam Smith Statement on Earth Day
16.04.25 press Smith, Scott, and Cummings Oppose NDAA Amendment to Reward Pervasive Violators of Employment, Non-Discrimination, and Safety Laws with New Government Contracts
16.04.28 press Smith Statement on House Armed Services Committee Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act Mark-Up
16.09.29 press Congressman Smith Supports House Passage of Water Resources Development Act
17.01.30 press Smith Statement on Trump Administration's Disturbingly Vague Regulatory Executive Order
17.01.31 press Smith Statement on Award of Congressional Award Medals to Local Students
17.02.27 press Smith Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress
17.03.27 press Ranking Member Smith Reintroduces Legislation to End Harmful Effects of Sequestration
17.03.30 press Bipartisan, Bicameral Washington Members Introduce Bill to Designate Mountains to Sound Greenway as National Heritage Area
17.04.21 press Smith Statement Recognizing Earth Day
17.05.22 press Smith Statement on President Trump's Budget Proposal
17.05.31 press Smith Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement
17.07.13 press Smith Statement on Passage of the FY2018 NDAA in the House
17.07.27 press Smith Statement Opposing Security Minibus
17.07.28 press Congressman Smith Reintroduces Rural Economic Vitalization Act
17.08.23 press Smith Applauds Grants to Densho & Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
17.10.10 press Congressman Smith Statement on Rollback of the Clean Power Plan
17.10.18 press Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Protect Airport Communities from Ultrafine Particles
17.11.17 press National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Passes with Key Provisions
17.12.21 press Smith Statement on House Passage of the Continuing Resolution
17.12.21 press Statement from Congressman Smith on Passage of H.R. 1
18.03.22 press Smith Statement Opposing Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus
18.05.07 press Reichert and Smith Applaud Committee Passage of Mountains to Sound Legislation
18.05.09 press BUILD Act another Step Closer to Becoming Law
18.05.17 press Smith Statement Opposing the Farm Bill
18.05.22 press Smith Amendment Funding Noise Mitigation for Highline School District Passes House
18.06.20 press Smith Introduces Legislation to Support Aviation Impacted Communities
18.06.25 press Smith, Reichert Applaud House Passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act
18.07.16 press Bipartisan BUILD Act Passes House
18.07.22 press Ranking Member Adam Smith Statement: Fighting for Progressive Values in the National Defense Authorization Act
18.07.25 press Smith, Cantwell Secure Funding for Highline School District for Noise Mitigation in Classrooms
18.07.26 press Ranking Member Smith Secures Critical Nuclear Safety and Whistleblower Protection Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act
18.07.26 press Smith Introduces Legislation Honoring James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix
18.08.21 press Smith Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Abandoning the Clean Power Plan
18.09.05 press Cantwell, Murray, Smith Call for Additional Public Hearings on DOE's New Hanford Cleanup Proposal
18.09.11 press Smith to Nuclear Safety Board: Stop 'ill-advised Plan' to Cut Nuclear Safety Oversight Staff by One-third & Gut Core Capability of the Organization
18.10.09 press Smith's Bipartisan BUILD Act Signed Into Law
18.10.17 press Smith Blasts Trump Administration Proposal to Export Coal and Gas from West Coast Military Bases
18.10.30 press Highline Thanks Rep. Adam Smith for Rescuing Noise Mitigation Funding
18.11.08 press Smith Announces Run for Chairman of House Armed Services Committee
18.11.15 press Smith Joins Introduction of Legislation to Boost Therapy, Treatments for Veterans
18.11.28 press Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act Passes House
18.12.12 press Smith Statement on the Farm Bill Conference Report Passage
18.12.20 press Smith Urges FAA Action on Highline Amendment Guidance
19.01.04 press Congressman Smith Statement on Election as Chairman of House Armed Services Committee
19.01.11 vote ✗ NO · H.R. 266 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions — Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for…
19.01.11 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 266 · On Passage — Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Septe…
19.01.18 press Smith & Langevin Slam Trump Administration's Half-Baked Climate Change Report
19.01.31 press Smith, Langevin, Garamendi Call on Department of Defense to Issue Revised Climate Change Report
19.02.05 press Congressman Smith Statement Ahead of the 2019 State of the Union Address
19.02.07 vote ✓ YES · H.Res. 105 · On Agreeing to the Resolution — Providing for consideration of H.R. 840, the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act; providing for adoption o…
19.02.07 vote ✓ YES · H.Res. 105 · On Ordering the Previous Question — Providing for consideration of H.R. 840, the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act; providing for adopti…
19.02.10 press Congressman Smith Statement in Support of the Green New Deal
19.02.28 press Committee Chairs Question Rationale for Proposed NSC Climate Change Panel
19.03.07 press BIPARTISAN GROUP OF LAWMAKERS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PREVENT CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE IN FRAGILE COUNTRIES
19.04.22 press Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act
19.05.01 press Smith Reintroduces Legislation to Enhance Healing and Recovery for Veterans
19.05.02 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 9 · On Passage — Climate Action Now Act
19.05.02 vote ✗ NO · H.R. 9 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions — Climate Action Now Act
19.05.20 press Smith Testimony Highlighting Effects of Aviation Noise and Emissions
19.06.28 press Smith Statement on Humanitarian Emergency Supplemental Bill
19.07.18 press Smith and Democrats Pass Defense Bill Through the House
19.08.20 press Smith Readout of Call With the Indian Ambassador to the U.S.
19.09.09 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 1768 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
19.12.11 press Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act
19.12.19 press Congressman Smith Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
20.01.08 vote ✓ YES · H.Res. 779 · On Ordering the Previous Question — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental …
20.01.08 vote ✓ YES · H.Res. 779 · On Agreeing to the Resolution — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Prot…
20.01.10 press Congressman Smith Statement Upon House Passage of the PFAS Action Act
20.01.13 press Congressman Smith Leads Letter Calling for Re-designation of TPS for Somali-Americans
20.01.30 press Congressman Smith Introduces the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act
20.02.05 press Congressman Smith Statement on the 2020 State of the Union
20.02.28 press Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Aviation Impacted Communities Act
20.04.23 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 266 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment…
20.04.28 press Congressman Smith Statement on Importance of U.S. Global Leadership in Response to COVID-19
20.06.08 press Smith, Lowey, Cooper, Kaptur and Visclosky Call for Answers on Trump Administration's Proposal to Resume Nuclear Testing
20.06.19 press Rep. Smith Statement on Juneteenth
20.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Inclusion of Ultrafine Particle Emissions Study Amendment in Infrastructure Bill
20.07.01 press Rep. Smith Statement on Moving Forward Infrastructure Package
20.07.01 press Rep. Smith Statement on Release of Climate Crisis Action Plan from House Select Committee
20.07.20 press Smith, Thompson, Nadler Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland
20.07.21 press Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act
20.07.22 press Congressman Smith Statement on Great American Outdoors Act
20.07.24 press Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package
20.07.30 press HANFORD: Representative Smith, Senator Murray Introduce New Legislation to Expand Worker's Compensation for Toxic Exposure at Hanford and Other Nuclear Sites
20.07.31 press Rep. Smith Applauds House Passage of Second Appropriations Bill
20.09.22 press Rep. Smith Statement on Trump's Decision to Nominate New Supreme Court Justice
20.09.23 press Reps. Adam Smith and Chris Smith Applaud House Passage of Veterans Suicide Prevention Package Including Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act
20.09.25 press Congressman Smith Joins Quiet Skies Caucus Leadership in Demanding FAA Go Back to the Drawing Board on Noise Metrics Report
20.10.26 press Rep. Smith Condemns Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Appointment
20.11.04 press Rep. Smith Statement on United States' Official Exit of the Paris Climate Agreement
20.11.12 press Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Protect At-Risk Workers and Enhance Workforce Training
20.11.23 press Rep. Smith Applauds Biden's Key National Security and Foreign Policy Appointments
20.12.08 press Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of FY21 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report
21.01.27 press Rep. Smith Applauds Biden Administration's Executive Actions to Address the Climate Crisis
21.02.26 press Rep. Smith Applauds House Passage of Public Lands Bill to Protect and Conserve America's Wilderness
21.03.25 press Representative Smith, Senators Murray and Manchin, Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Worker's Compensation for Toxic Exposure at Hanford and Other Nuclear Sites
21.04.05 press Rep. Smith Urges FAA to Implement Long-Overdue Environmental Mitigation Pilot Grant Program
21.05.28 press Rep. Smith Statement on the President's Budget
21.06.16 press Rep. Smith Votes to Pass Bill Improving Corporate Transparency and Investor Protections
21.06.25 vote ✓ YES · S.J.Res. 14 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environ…
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding to Improve Safety and Accessibility on MLK Jr. Way S in Seattle
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding for King County's Eastrail Wilburton Critical Crossing
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding for the Tukwila International Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit Station
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding for Tukwila's 42nd Ave S Bridge Replacement Project
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding for Bellevue Transit Center Safety and Connectivity Project
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding to Assist King Country Metro Achieve a 100% Zero-Emission Fleet by 2040
21.06.30 press Rep. Smith Secures Funding for Pedestrian and Bike Connection from Georgetown to South Park
21.07.01 press Rep. Smith Secures $20 Million For Transportation Projects in the 9th District
21.07.01 press Rep. Smith Votes to Pass the INVEST in America Act
21.07.13 press House Appropriations Bill Includes Funding Increase for Urban Indian Health Pushed by Rep. Smith
21.07.16 press Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act
21.07.29 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 4300 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
21.08.25 press Rep. Smith Votes in Support of the Budget Resolution to Start Negotiations to Enact the Build Back Better Proposal
21.09.23 press Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Annual Defense Bill
21.11.05 press Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Build Back Better Act Rule
21.11.18 press Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Address Aviation Noise and Emissions as a Matter of Environmental Justice and Health Equity
21.11.19 press Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act
21.12.05 press Rep. Smith Statement on passing of Former Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld
21.12.14 press American Rescue Plan Delivers $395.6 million to King County Metro Transit
21.12.28 press Rep. Smith Statement on the Signing of the FY22 NDAA into Law
22.01.19 press Reps. Smith and Jayapal, Senators Murray and Cantwell Urge EPA to Increase Community Engagement on the East Waterway Cleanup
22.02.04 press Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of the America COMPETES Act of 2022
22.03.01 press Rep. Smith Statement on President Biden's First State of the Union Address
22.03.03 press Reps. Smith and Huffman Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices
22.03.15 press Rep. Smith Statement on Signing of the Government Spending Package into Law
22.04.06 press USDOT Awards More Than $369 Million to Strengthen Washington State's Public Transit Network
22.04.22 press Rep. Smith Applauds President Biden's Earth Day Actions
22.05.18 vote ✓ YES · S. 2102 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act
22.05.19 press Rep. Smith Introduces the Aviation Impacted Communities Act to Bring Relief to Residents Near Airports and Air-Flight Pathways
22.05.19 press Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
22.06.16 press Rep. Smith Joins Letter to President Biden Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package
22.06.30 press Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court's Devastating Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA
22.07.12 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 5271 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2245 Rosa L Parks Boul…
22.07.14 press Rep. Smith Statement on the House Passage of the FY23 NDAA
22.07.19 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 7693 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act
22.07.20 press House Passes Six-Bill Government Funding Package
22.07.21 press In Case You Missed It: Rep. Smith Urges Congressional Action to Address the Climate Crisis in New Op-Ed
22.08.09 press House Passes Inflation Reduction Act with Historic Investments to Address Climate Change
22.12.05 press Rep. Smith Announces Ninth District Winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge
22.12.08 press House Passes National Defense Authorization Act
23.01.10 press Rep. Smith Statement on the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
23.02.07 press Rep. Smith Statement on the State of the Union Address
23.02.16 press Rep. Smith Introduces Three Bills to Support Aviation Impacted Communities
23.03.09 vote ✗ NO · H.J.Res. 27 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Departm…
23.03.24 press Rep. Smith Leads Effort to Increase Funding for the Urban Indian Health Program and Tribal Epidemiology Centers
23.04.06 press Rep. Smith and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Support Homeowners Impacted by Aviation Noise
23.04.17 press WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Community Leaders and Organizations Celebrate Announcement of FY 2024 Community Project Funding Requests
23.04.18 vote ✗ NO · H.J.Res. 27 · Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5…
23.04.24 press ICYMI: Rep. Smith Submits Testimony to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
23.05.02 press WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Community Leaders and Organizations Celebrate FY 2024 Community Project Funding Requests
23.05.23 vote ✗ NO · S.J.Res. 11 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environ…
23.05.31 press Rep. Smith Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
23.06.15 press BREAKING: House T&I Committee Includes Rep. Smith's Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, Other Important Aviation Noise Provisions in FAA
23.06.22 press WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders in the Ninth District Applaud Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill
23.06.26 press Rep. Smith Applauds $33 Million Grant to King County Metro for Electric Buses
23.07.20 press Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
23.07.28 press Rep. Smith Votes Against Republican Cuts to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding
23.11.02 vote ✓ YES · H.Res. 798 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at i…
23.11.02 vote ✗ NO · H.Res. 838 · On Agreeing to the Resolution — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4821) Dept. of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies…
23.11.02 vote ✗ NO · H.Res. 838 · On Ordering the Previous Question — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4821) Dept. of Interior, Environment, and Related Agen…
23.11.03 vote ✗ NO · H.R. 4821 · On Passage — Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Septe…
23.11.03 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 4821 · On Motion to Recommit — Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year e…
23.11.08 press Representatives Smith and Huffman Introduce Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Conservation of Public Lands
23.12.14 press Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
24.01.16 press Rep. Smith Announces Ninth District Winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge
24.01.29 press Rep. Smith Statement on Columbia River Basin Agreement
24.02.06 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 1727 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act
24.03.06 press House Passes Government Funding Package with Over $17 Million for the Ninth District
24.05.15 press House Sends FAA Reauthorization Bill to President Biden’s Desk to be Signed into Law
24.05.22 press Rep. Smith Announces FY 2025 Community Project Funding Requests for the Ninth District
24.06.05 press WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Ninth District Leaders, Organizations, and Agencies Applaud FY 2025 Community Project Funding Requests
24.07.03 press Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity
24.07.23 vote ✗ NO · H.Res. 1370 · On Agreeing to the Resolution — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8997) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Ap…
24.07.23 vote ✗ NO · H.Res. 1370 · On Ordering the Previous Question — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8997) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencie…
24.07.24 vote ✗ NO · H.R. 8998 · On Passage — Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
24.09.20 vote ✗ NO · H.J.Res. 136 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environ…
25.02.03 press Rep. Smith Introduces Legislative Package to Support Aviation Impacted Communities
25.02.21 press Rep. Smith Statement on Trump Presidency, One Month Into Trump’s Second Term
25.02.26 vote ✗ NO · H.J.Res. 35 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environ…
25.03.05 vote ✗ NO · H.J.Res. 61 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environ…
25.03.26 post Today, members of Congress gathered to honor Representative Raul Grijalva. He…
25.03.28 post Thanks to those who came to my district office today for a conversation about…
25.04.10 post I signed onto a letter with 180 of my colleagues in the House and Senate to…
25.04.11 post This will continue to isolate underserved communities, who feel the impacts of…
25.04.29 vote ✗ NO · H.J.Res. 60 · On Passage — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Nationa…
25.05.04 post I spoke at Hoa Mai Park in Seattle to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the…
25.05.13 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 249 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of …
25.05.14 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 2215 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
25.05.15 post Having grown up near SeaTac Airport myself, I know that this legislation has…
25.05.22 press Rep. Smith Joins Entire WA Delegation in Letter Urging President Trump to Reconsider Denial of WA State’s Request for a Disaster Declaration for November “Bomb
25.05.22 vote ✗ NO · S.J.Res. 31 · “Review of …
25.05.27 post Seward Park hosted a great Eritrean Independence Day celebration this weekend.…
25.06.05 post Today marks World Environment Day, a good reminder to protect the planet we…
25.06.10 post I'm advocating for $2.5M in federal funds to come to WA-09 to replace the…
25.06.10 post The new system would replace the underwater infrastructure with an upland…
25.06.11 post I'm advocating for $3M in federal funds to come to WA-09 to redesign and expand…
25.06.13 post President Trump has taken a crude axe to environmental conservation, modernized…
25.06.13 post Now, we must find a new path forward that ensures a future for the salmon,…
25.06.13 post Now, we must find a new path forward that ensures a future for the salmon,…
25.06.13 post Now, we must find a new path forward that ensures a future for the salmon,…
25.06.16 press Representative Smith statement on Trump’s Withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
25.06.25 vote ✓ YES · H.Res. 519 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minne…
25.07.02 post The Big Ugly Bill is removing over a trillion dollars in basic needs programs…
25.07.03 press Rep. Adam Smith Strongly Opposes the Big Ugly Bill
25.07.03 post It raises energy costs, cuts clean energy jobs, and guts support for our public…
25.07.03 post The Trump administration is snatching health care away from 17 million…
25.07.15 post Happy National Parks and Recreation Month. During a time when this…
25.07.29 press Rep. Adam Smith Hosts Economic Development Roundtable with South King County City Leaders
25.08.13 post I toured the Issaquah Creek Ecological Restoration Project at Lake Sammamish…
25.08.13 press Smith Joins WA Democrats in Urging Interior Secretary Burgum to Restore Funding for Critical Salmon Recovery and Habitat Restoration Efforts in WA State
25.08.15 press Rep. Adam Smith Meets with Local Leaders on Business, Healthcare, Education, Conservation, and Blood Donation Across WA-09
25.08.28 post Today, I visited UW to see the great work their students and faculty are doing.…
25.08.28 post Later, I visited their Climate Risk Lab at the Foster School of Business to see…
25.09.25 post The Trump administration is looking to rewrite our nation's history by…
25.09.30 post Far-right extremists refuse to work with Democrats to keep the government open.…
25.10.02 post My statement on the Trump administration funding cuts to clean energy projects.
25.10.03 post We need more clean energy, yet the Trump administration’s decision to cancel…
25.10.17 press Representative Adam Smith Introduces Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Conservation of Public Lands
25.12.05 press Smith and Valadao Introduce Bipartisan CHARGE Act to Strengthen Energy Resilience at Community Health Centers
25.12.12 post Ten years ago, the United States joined the Paris Climate Accord to help combat…
25.12.24 post 4 in 5 toys sold in the U.S. are made in China, which have been hit hard by…
26.01.08 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 6938 · On Retaining Divisions B and C — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Ac…
26.01.08 press Rep. Adam Smith Secures $6,316,000 in Community Project Funding for Water Quality, Public Safety, and STEM Education Across South King County and Seattle
26.01.08 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 6938 · On Retaining Division A — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
26.01.08 vote ✓ YES · H.R. 6938 · On Passage — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
26.01.12 post This Trump Administration has a complete lack of respect for the rights of an…
26.01.16 press WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: $6,316,000 FOR LOCAL WASHINGTON NINTH DISTRICT COMMUNITY PROJECTS PASSES HOUSE AND SENATE
26.01.21 post Today, we are voting on legislation that would roll back environmental…
26.01.23 press Rep. Adam Smith Secures Federal Funding for Transportation, Public Facilities, Workforce Training, and Public Safety Projects Across South King County
26.01.24 post There has been yet another horrific deadly shooting by immigration officials in…
26.02.13 post The administration removed a key finding that classifies greenhouse gases as…
26.02.13 post Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency took a significant step backward…
26.02.20 post I had the chance to speak at the Healthy King County Coalition to hear from…
26.04.15 post A step in the right direction. By investing in shelter units, we place more…
26.04.22 vote ✗ NO · H.Res. 1182 · On Agreeing to the Resolution — Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major s…
26.04.22 post Happy Earth Day! Together, we can all minimize our footprint and protect our…
26.05.15 post This bill makes the Ninth District and our country safer by addressing…
26.05.20 press Rep. Smith Condemns San Diego Mosque Attack, Calls on Congress to Reject Anti-Muslim Hate
26.06.02 post This is exactly what our community needs—faster and cheaper housing. I’ve…
26.06.05 post World Environment Day hits home in WA-09. Families in South Seattle and…
26.06.08 post It was great to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the City of Renton's Legacy…