House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, released the following statement after Senator John Kerry was nominated to serve as the next Secretary of State: "Senator John Kerry will make an exceptional Secretary…
Washington, DC- Today, 7 members of the Washington State Congressional Delegation applauded the release (link to report here) of the Washington Military Alliance's report as an important step in gaining a better understanding of the…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Senator Daniel Inouye. "Senator Inouye was a…
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the shooting in Newtown, CT: "I am stunned and saddened by this horrific shooting. As a father of young children, my heart goes out to the families and friends of all the victims…
United States Representatives Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance, today (12/12) applauded the introduction of the Global Partnerships Act of 2012, H.R. 6644…
On Tuesday, Seven South King County school districts collectively won a $40 million Race to the Top grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This tremendous achievement is the result of a coordinated effort between Auburn, Federal Way,…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day: "On World AIDS Day, we stand with the millions of people living with HIV and AIDS across the globe, reflect…
Three years ago today, Washington state faced a tragedy when four police officers were shot and killed as they prepared for the day ahead. Investigation later revealed that the individual who murdered the officers was a convicted felon on…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): "I condemn the ongoing violence in Eastern Congo and the March 23…
"Today's ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is a positive step in the right direction toward ending the rocket fire into Israel, which has gone on far too long. I applaud Hillary Clinton, the Obama Administration, and the Egyptian…
Recently, Congressman George Miller introduced H.R. 6591, the Streamlining and Improving Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act, which requires early voting in all states for a minimum of 15 days prior to federal…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Militants in Gaza: "I strongly condemn the relentless rocket attacks from Gaza into…
Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced preliminary approval for Delta Airlines, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, to provide service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to Tokyo's downtown Haneda Airport.…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: "In observance of Veterans Day, it is important to remember the sacrifice so many brave men and women have…
Every year, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) nominates individuals from Washington's 9th Congressional District to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on immigration reform: "Immigration has been one of the great strengths of our nation. Skilled workers, bright minds, and dedicated…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the proposed T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger: "The proposed merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS has the potential to improve competition in the…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Pennsylvania court ruling on Voter ID law: "I support the recent Pennsylvania court ruling to postpone the implementation of a state…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy: "One year ago, President Obama officially repealed the…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to Jason Puracal being released fromprison in Nicaragua and returning home to the United States: The hard work Jason Puracal's family put in every day to secure his…
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement recognizing African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month. This year, the theme for African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month honors those African immigrants…
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's launch of enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization for illegally subsidizing exports for their…
Tonight, I was thrilled to hear Jason will be released. The Granada appeals court has annulled Jason's case and ordered his release. For too long, Jason has been languishing behind bars as the result of a flawed conviction. I am extremely…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in observance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attack: "Today marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States.…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on Jason Puracal's hearing in Nicaragua, that began today. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on Jason Puracal's appeal hearing that began…
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) today announced the approval of a $5.7 million grant for the City of Lakewood to improve the Freedom Bridge overpass near the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding passage of legislation in the House and Senate extending expiring provisions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) implementing technical corrections to the…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, has been chosen as a 2012 Best of Congress Award recipient by Corporate Voices for Working Families and Working Mother Media for his demonstrated…
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, will receive the 14th Annual Outstanding Legislator Award from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) on Wednesday July 25, 2012. AUSA…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after Gov. Chris Gregoire announced Brigadier General Bret D. Daugherty as Adjutant General of the State of Washington. General Daugherty will replace Major General Timothy J.…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee announced they are cosponsoring legislation to…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith has introduced the Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2012, a bill designed to ensure equality for military and veteran benefits for all military spouses. "While the repeal of…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision…
Congressman Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the Supreme Court's ruling on the Arizona immigration law: "While I am pleased with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down key provisions of Arizona's immigration law,…
Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Norm Dicks (R-WA-06) and Adam Smith (D-WA-09) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) will award two…
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Congressman Smith (WA-09 ) made the following statement on the decision by the Obama Administration to protect DREAM-eligible youth from deportation: "The President's announcement today provides relief for undocumented individuals and is a…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made this statement following President Obama's remarks on the economy: "Recent discussions about the economy outlined today reflect sharp contrasts in visions for our economic future. "Republicans have…
- House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith recently concluded a trip to Kenya to assess issues surrounding security, particularly progress in joint U.S.-Kenyan efforts to combat the terrorist organizations Al Qaeda in the…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement today in celebration of LGBT Pride month, which is celebrated during the month of June: "This June, we celebrate our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, recently concluded an official trip to Uganda to assess international efforts to root out Joseph Kony and the Lords Resistant Army (LRA), a destructive and ruthless…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement clarifying the intent and impact of the Thornberry-Smith amendment in the NDAA. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), released the following statement clarifying the…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. share: f t Washington D.C. - Congressman…
Congressman Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the letter sent to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua asking for improved detainee conditions and an independent investigation of Jason Puracal's case: "Jason Puracal, an…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: "I'm pleased my colleagues were able to reach an agreement to reauthorize and raise the lending limits for the Export-Import Bank…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month: "This May, we celebrate the seventh annual Jewish American History Month and honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have…
Secretary of the Navy Ray Maybus announced today that in honor of the contributions and support Washington state has given the military, one of the next five Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Washington (SSN 787). The…
On Tuesday, April 10, Rep. Adam Smith will host U.S. Service Academy Night at Columbia Junior High School in Fife. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about obtaining a Congressional Nomination to one of the United States…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement following today's meeting with Army leaders at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. share: f t House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in response to the Department of Interior's announcement that it would move forward in awarding 17 grants totaling $2.9 million to preserve and interpret confinement sites around…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in response to the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) announcement that the United States prevailed in a dispute before the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Appellate Body, which…
The Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), and Senator Mark Udall (CO), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees, unveiled legislation at a press conference today to…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement today in celebration of International Women's Day. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement today in celebration of International Women's Day:…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne of New Jersey: "Congressman Donald Payne was an outspoken advocate for the civil liberties of all people. He worked tirelessly…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today after Congressman Norm Dicks announced he would not seek re-election to Congress this year. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement in response to the Executive Order signed by President Obama establishing the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center (ITEC): "The creation of an Interagency Trade Enforcement…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement after Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab received a life sentence in a federal courtroom this afternoon. share: f t House Armed Services Committee Ranking…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement after becoming one of 11 new members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. share: f t Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement after…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement after Gov. Gregoire signed a measure legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington State into law: "I am pleased to see the progress Washington State has made in…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement after the release of the FY2013 Department of Defense Budget: "Earlier this year, the President released the findings of a strategic review, which…
Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Adam Smith, WA-09, today announced $2 million in funding for two Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds will go to the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project…
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Congressman Smith joined Stephanie Miller to discuss Afganistan and developing situations in Syria and Iran. share: f t Congressman Smith joined Stephanie Miller to discuss Afganistan and developing situations in Syria and Iran. Listen to…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement regarding Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to halt grants to Planned Parenthood: "I am greatly disappointed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to sever its…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in commemoration of Black History Month: "As we celebrate Black History Month this February, let us honor the significant contributions and achievements African-Americans have…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the President's State of the Union Address: "The most important issue facing our country is creating broad-based economic opportunity for every American. Returning our…
Congressman Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement after Congresswoman Gabby Giffords announced she will resign from Congress: "Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is a true friend, and a dynamic and dedicated public servant. Over…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement regarding his opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act: "I am committed to finding ways to more effectively protect American innovation that helps drive our economy, but…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today released the following statement in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: "Let us celebrate the 29th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by honoring the principles Dr. King used to…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today commemorating the one-year anniversary of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona: "The tragedy that occurred on January 8, 2011 will be remembered for the way it impacted and…
Rep. Smith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations TACOMA, Wash. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today announced the U.S. Service Academy nominations from Washington State's 9th congressional district: "I'm honored to nominate these…
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement regarding the strategic review released by the Department of Defense. share: f t House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the…