Adam Smith

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Adam's record on Transportation

441 records, Apr 10, 2000 Jul 21, 2026 · 70 votes · 370 statements

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At a glance · the same questions, over time, in their own words

How should Congress fund transportation infrastructure investment?

How should Puget Sound rail and transit service be supported?

How should TSA credentialing serve transportation workers?

Which local transportation projects deserve federal funding?

Transportation-HUD appropriations bill funding levels — in order

Surface transportation reauthorization funding — in order

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The story · 87 episodes, oldest first
Apr 10, 2000Apr 19, 2000

Smith Announces Town Halls Discussing Transportation Among Other Topics

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invites constituents to join him at a town hall meeting to discuss critical issues such as the budget, education, health care, and transportation.
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May 06, 2001May 08, 2001

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Aug 12, 2001Aug 13, 2001

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Nov 15, 2001Nov 29, 2001

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May 08, 2002Jun 27, 2002

Smith Announces Auburn Town Hall On Transportation

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talk about transportation issues in the state
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Aug 06, 2002Aug 22, 2002

Smith Discusses Traffic And Transportation Funding With Local Leaders

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Congress' role in alleviating traffic and improving transportation is to support local efforts and provide as much funding as possible to local projects.
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Feb 06, 2003Feb 11, 2003

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May 06, 2003May 11, 2003

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Jul 22, 2003Aug 14, 2003

Smith Announces Youth Grant, UPS Ride-Along Plans, Medicare Push

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We need fundamental reform that focuses on healthy outcomes, gives seniors health care options, provides coverage for prescription drugs, and ensures the program is viable for future generations.
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Oct 26, 2003Nov 12, 2003

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Mar 24, 2004Apr 18, 2004

Smith Announces Series of Transportation Funding Requests for 9th District

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Investment in our infrastructure is critical to the continued growth of our economy
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Jun 19, 2005Jun 23, 2005

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Dec 15, 2005Dec 18, 2005

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Jun 11, 2007Jun 21, 2007

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Nov 13, 2007Nov 14, 2007

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Jul 08, 2008Jul 24, 2008

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Jan 11, 2009Feb 12, 2009

Smith Backs Recovery Act Infrastructure Funding After Flood Damage Tour

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It upgrades our current infrastructure - such as roads, bridges, ports and schools - and invests in innovation infrastructure through broadband, health information technology and clean energy.
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Jun 10, 2009Jul 24, 2009

Smith Introduces Freight Bill, Secures Transportation Project Funding

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There is a clear demand that requires us to respond to these challenges and this bill will begin to move us in the right direction.
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Sep 25, 2009Oct 08, 2009

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Jan 26, 2010Feb 03, 2010

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Apr 19, 2010Apr 21, 2010

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Aug 07, 2011Sep 12, 2011

Smith backs short-term FAA extensions, pushes for long-term transportation bill

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the shutdown on July 23rd was entirely preventable
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Oct 31, 2011Dec 14, 2011

Smith Backs Transportation Grants and Reintroduces Freight Mobility Bill

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Helping secure funds for projects that improve transportation throughout our region is one of my top priorities
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Jul 25, 2012Aug 15, 2012

Smith Announces $5.7 Million for Freedom Bridge Overpass

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Knowing that the DOD recognizes how critical investments are to addressing these issues affirms its commitment to this community and to the people affected by the immense growth on and around the base
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Nov 09, 2012Nov 15, 2012

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Feb 26, 2013Mar 20, 2013

Smith Opposes Sequestration and Budget Cuts Affecting Transportation

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this bill fails to address the impact of sequestration on other important programs such as education, transportation, and scientific research.
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Jun 19, 2013Jun 24, 2013

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Sep 18, 2013Sep 30, 2013

Smith Opposes SNAP Cuts, Marks AmeriCorps Anniversary, Denounces Shutdown

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This is just wrong.
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Nov 12, 2013Dec 11, 2013

Smith Statements Cite Transportation Relief in Budget Deals

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provides relief from sequestration for critical education, housing, and transportation programs.
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Jan 09, 2014Jan 14, 2014

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Mar 05, 2014Mar 20, 2014

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Jul 17, 2014Jul 23, 2014

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Nov 20, 2014Dec 11, 2014

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Jun 04, 2015Jun 11, 2015

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Oct 27, 2015Dec 02, 2015

Smith Statements on Budget Deal, Veterans Housing, Highway Bill

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a move in the right direction
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Jan 12, 2016Jan 18, 2016

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Mar 27, 2017Apr 04, 2017

Smith Introduces Sequestration Relief, Heritage Area, and Privacy Bills

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made it clear that the Trump Administration does not respect local jurisdiction's understanding of how best to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of their residents.
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Jul 13, 2017Jul 27, 2017

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Sep 13, 2017Oct 18, 2017

Smith Reintroduces Freight Funding Bill, Airport Emissions Act

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Freight infrastructure is critical to our future growth and competitiveness,
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Nov 09, 2017Nov 14, 2017

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Jan 10, 2018Jan 25, 2018

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Jul 16, 2018Jul 26, 2018

Smith Statements Address Foreign Aid, Defense Bill, Post Office Naming

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Make no mistake, this reform is only part of our commitment to providing help to those most in need around the world.
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Oct 12, 2018Oct 12, 2018

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Nov 11, 2018Feb 07, 2019

Smith Presses FAA on Highline Noise Funds, Backs Transportation Bill

7 statements · 5 votes · H R 267, H R 116, H R 502, H R 507

Highline School District needs the FAA to implement guidance my amendment calls for so that the district can apply for the funding that it was promised in 2002 and that Congress clarified the FAA should provide.
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Mar 07, 2019Mar 08, 2019

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Apr 04, 2019Jun 10, 2019

Smith Reintroduces Airport Pollution Bill, Testifies on Aviation Noise

2 votes · H R 829, H R 2539

A comprehensive national study is vital to understanding the health effects of ultrafine particles and to what extent airport communities are exposed
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Apr 22, 2019May 20, 2019

Smith Pushes Airport Emissions Study, Testifies on Aviation Impacts

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A comprehensive national study is vital to understanding the health effects of ultrafine particles and to what extent airport communities are exposed
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Nov 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019

Smith Marks Veterans Day, Introduces Workforce Bill, Backs NDAA

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increases oversight and accountability of the Department of Defense (DOD), promotes a more inclusive and diverse military, and takes steps to protect public health.
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Jan 30, 2020Mar 05, 2020

Smith reintroduces freight infrastructure bill, votes on TSA officer rights measures

3 statements · 4 votes · H RES 877, H R 1140

Freight infrastructure is critical to our future economic growth and stimulates the demand for goods and services that will ultimately benefit millions of people.
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Jun 15, 2020Aug 07, 2020

Smith Backs Highway Funding, Infrastructure Bill, and TSA Credential Reform

6 statements · 2 votes · H RES 1028

This $73 million grant for the Puget Sound Gateway Project will fund desperately needed improvements to major highways that will improve regional mobility, spur economic growth, and enhance sustainability and safety.
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Sep 22, 2020Nov 20, 2020

Smith pushes FAA on aircraft noise, includes transit land provision

1 votes · H R 5664

Innovative and valuable projects across the nation are being held up due to an unnecessary roadblock in transferring land from transit agencies to local non-profits and community-based organizations
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Sep 25, 2020Nov 20, 2020

Smith presses FAA on aircraft noise, secures transit land provision

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communities across the nation have continued to experience an increased and disproportionate share of noise and other environmental impacts stemming from commercial aviation
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Feb 02, 2021Apr 05, 2021

Smith Presses FAA to Launch Overdue Airport Grant Program

8 statements · 1 votes · H R 208

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 was signed into law over two years ago, yet the FAA has still not published any formal guidance for the program,
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Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021

Smith Submits Three Community Project Funding Requests

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As a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project, MLK Mixed Use will lead to better mobility, reduced car traffic, reduced household spending on transportation, healthier lifestyles, less pollution, higher foot traffic for commercial businesses, and decreased suburban sprawl.
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May 24, 2021Jul 16, 2021

Smith Backs INVEST in America Act, Secures $20M Locally

17 statements · 2 votes · H RES 508, H R 3684

The INVEST in America Act puts over $700 billion into communities across the U.S. to move our transportation system and water infrastructure into the 21st century.
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Sep 23, 2021Oct 01, 2021

NDAA statement, fentanyl sanctions vote, surface transportation vote

1 statements · 2 votes · H R 4981, H R 5434

makes transformational policy changes with direct benefits for our service members and their families
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Oct 28, 2021Nov 19, 2021

Smith votes on transportation extension, transit funding, and infrastructure bill

5 votes · H R 5763, H R 4256, H R 3193, H R 4660, H R 390

Public transportation plays a crucial role in American life
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Oct 29, 2021Nov 19, 2021

Smith Applauds Transit Grant, Votes for Infrastructure and Build Back Better

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will protect employees from potential layoffs and help Sound Transit continue to expand its services
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Dec 14, 2021Jan 11, 2022

Transit Grant Statement, NDAA Signing, And Two Procedural Votes

2 statements · 2 votes · H RES 860, H R 1836

As the Puget Sound Region continues to grow, strengthening and expanding our transit network is crucial.
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Feb 02, 2022Feb 11, 2022

Smith Introduces TSA Credentialing Bill, Statement on Concrete Strike

3 statements · 2 votes · H R 2324, S 566

The bipartisan legislation introduced today will require TSA to make it easier and less costly for workers to maintain their credentials, taking some of the burden off our transportation workers who are critical to keeping our economy running.
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Mar 09, 2022Aug 09, 2022

Transportation Votes and a $369 Million Transit Award

21 statements · 14 votes · H R 5706, S 400, S 2126, S 1226, S 2938, H R 903, H R 203, H R 5659, H RES 1232, H R 8294, H R 6552

Washington State will receive $369,533,187 in funding to distribute to local public transit agencies across the state to repair, modernize, and expand our public transit network
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Sep 13, 2022Sep 29, 2022

Smith Introduces Two Bills, Votes Yes on Two Anti-Trafficking Measures

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including housing, food, and transportation services, that are critical to enabling students to complete their programs.
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Sep 15, 2022Sep 29, 2022

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Dec 05, 2022Dec 08, 2022

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Jan 25, 2023Jan 28, 2023

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Apr 17, 2023May 02, 2023

Smith Submits Aviation Testimony, Transit Funding Requests

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I have also seen first-hand the impacts of aviation noise and emissions on the environment, health, and quality of life of these communities
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Jun 15, 2023Jun 26, 2023

Smith's Airport Noise Bill Advances, King County Metro Gets Electric Bus Grant

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This grant for King County Metro - the largest public transit agency in the Puget Sound region - will help get us there.
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Jul 20, 2023Aug 09, 2023

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Nov 02, 2023Dec 07, 2023

Smith Pushes TSA Credentialing Bill and Transit Housing Support

2 votes · H RES 838, H R 4821

I've heard from many transportation workers in my district who have had to spend a significant amount of time and money to keep their required credentials up to date.
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Nov 15, 2023Dec 07, 2023

Smith Advances TSA Worker Credentialing Bill, Cites Transit Housing Project

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The legislation we introduced would create a more streamlined application and renewal process, reducing unnecessary hurdles for transportation workers, a crucial workforce in our economy
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Jan 11, 2024Feb 13, 2024

Smith votes on disapproval resolution and anti-trafficking bills

3 votes · H R 443, H R 5856

This historic agreement between the federal government and the Six Sovereigns creates a much-needed path forward for the Columbia River Basin.
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Jan 16, 2024Jan 29, 2024

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Mar 06, 2024Mar 14, 2024

Smith advances appropriations funding, E-BRIDGE Act, workforce training bill

3 statements · 1 votes · H R 1752

My legislation would provide individuals in these programs with stipends to pay for housing, transportation, and other costs to make it easier for people to enroll in and complete these programs.
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Apr 16, 2024Jun 26, 2024

Smith Statement on FAA Reauthorization and Transportation Funding Requests

3 votes · H R 4681, H R 3738, H R 7423

The federal government must do more to support aviation impacted communities
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May 15, 2024Jun 26, 2024

FAA Reauthorization Passage and Ninth District Funding Requests

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The federal government must do more to support aviation impacted communities
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Sep 24, 2024Oct 13, 2024

Votes on crime-bill floor rules, TSA credentialing bill, and Boeing layoffs statement

4 votes · H RES 1486, H R 3334, H R 8205

I am disappointed by Boeing’s decision to lay off 10 percent of its 170,000-employee workforce over the coming months.
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Sep 26, 2024Oct 13, 2024

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Dec 05, 2024Dec 18, 2024

Smith Backs Postal Facility Bills, Touts Transportation Screening Act

1 statements · 2 votes · H R 9600, S 4077

we are one step closer to less redundancy for American workers
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Jan 15, 2025Jan 30, 2025

Smith Announces Transit Grant, Presses Trump on Infrastructure Funding Freeze

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Trump’s Day One executive order has created chaos and is a source of great anxiety for communities and businesses that want to build new roads, fix bridges, replace lead pipes, expand broadband access, strengthen infrastructure against natural disasters, and much more
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Feb 27, 2025Mar 03, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025Jun 20, 2025

Smith Pushes Air Traffic, Transit, and Pedestrian Funding

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this legislation has already strengthened our air transportation system
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Jul 16, 2025Jul 31, 2025

Transit webinar promotion, homelessness meeting, Gaza ceasefire statement

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It is time for an immediate ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis
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Aug 25, 2025Sep 30, 2025

New law eases fees and background checks for transportation workers

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After becoming law, this legislation now eliminates fees and background checks for our essential transportation employees
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Oct 24, 2025Feb 24, 2026

Smith secures transit funding, backs ROTOR Act after failed vote

18 statements · 2 votes · 1 money records · H R 5763, H R 5764

I’m disappointed that the ROTOR Act failed to pass the House of Representatives.
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Mar 26, 2026Apr 22, 2026

Posts cover home values, homelessness funding, and internet savings

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we will challenge it in the courts
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May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

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Jul 02, 2026Jul 21, 2026

Smith Backs Transit, Introduces Housing Bill, Splits Main Street Act Votes

2 statements · 2 votes · H R 6955

The housing law that took effect over the weekend is a real, bipartisan step forward
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