WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith released the following statement: "Tonight, we passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the U.S. government open, ensure our troops and federal employees get paid through the holidays, and delivers…
"On September 6, Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was fatally shot in the West Bank while she was peacefully participating in a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the Palestinian village of Beita. Since then, we have requested an independent,…
I voted against the partisan Republican proposal today because it was created solely to serve Musk and Trump, not the American people. Trump and Musk are holding the U.S. government hostage to personally improve their standing. Musk…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing this important legislation one step closer to becoming law. Representatives Garret Graves (Chairman, House…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith, Rep. Jayapal, and Sen. Murray released the following statement urging the Biden Administration to immediately launch an investigation into the fatal shooting of U.S. Citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi in the West…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith released the following statement: “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Israel, Lebanon, and the Lebanese people. "Yesterday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire deal mediated by the U.S. and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the The Prefabricated Housing and Zoning Enhancement Act of 2024 (PHAZE Act), which would tackle housing shortages across the United States by reforming zoning and…
WASHINGTON – Rep. Smith released a statement condemning the vandalism of the University of Washington’s President Ana Mari Cauce’s home and car. "Yesterday, University of Washington President Cauce’s home and car were vandalized and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Smith released the following statement: "It is one of my greatest honors to work for the people of Washington's Ninth Congressional District. Over the next two years, my team and I will remain dedicated to serving…
WASHINGTON - Rep. Smith released the following statement celebrating the deal agreed to by Boeing and the Machinists last night: “Congratulations to the Machinist Union workers for their courage and tenacity. At great personal risk they…
I am disappointed that Boeing Machinists and the company could not come to an agreement after yesterday's vote on the latest contract offer. Union members deserve fair wages, safe working conditions, and a voice within their company. I…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Israeli Defense Force killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His death has been confirmed by DNA tests. “Sinwar played a central role in the brutal October 7th…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash), alongside Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash), Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), and Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash), sent a letter to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging the United States to impose sanctions on individuals and entities destabilizing the Middle East. See the full letter below. Dear…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith releases a statement regarding Boeing’s employee layoff announcement. "I am disappointed by Boeing’s decision to lay off 10 percent of its 170,000-employee workforce over the coming months. This is a…
The continued conflict in Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the ongoing proxy war with Iran, the fight with the Houthis, the fight with Iranian proxies in Syria — all of these conflicts are devastating to the civilian…
Statement from Rep. Adam Smith on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack Today, Representative Smith released a statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack, reiterating the importance of a ceasefire and a return…
I strongly condemn Iran’s ballistic missile attacks against Israel. It's imperative that Iran halts these actions immediately. The U.S. remains committed to Israel's security and will continue to assist them in their defense. Iran has…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act passed through the Committee on Homeland Security, bringing this important legislation one step closer to becoming law. Representatives Adam Smith…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash) sent a letter, cosigned by 102 of his colleagues, to urge the U.S. to investigate the fatal shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. See below for the full letter. Dear President Biden,…
WASHINGTON – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash) released the following statement on the stalled labor negotiations between Boeing and union workers that has resulted in a strike: Today, more than 33,000 union workers, mostly in Washington,…
Rep. Smith Statement on the Death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi SEATTLE, WA – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement in response to the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: “Yesterday we learned about the fatal shooting in the…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to phase out the use of private, for-profit detention centers for…
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-09) sent a letter to Dr. Thomas Bundt, the Executive Director…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding the recent decision by Supreme Court of the United States to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) are today announcing $5,000,000 in funding for the City of Seattle from the Department of Housing…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, released the following joint…
SEATTLE, WA – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on the passing of George R. Nethercutt, Jr. who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2005 representing Washington’s Fifth District.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) recently announced the 15 Community Project Funding requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill. This…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024, which would grant U.S. citizenship to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza and the urgent need to reach a ceasefire agreement. “It is absolutely imperative that Israel, Hamas, and our…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement announcing the 15 Community Project Funding requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, sending it to President…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding legislative efforts to prevent President Biden from pausing dumb bomb shipments to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on the stalled labor negotiations between Boeing and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local I-66 union members that has resulted…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on Mental Health Awareness Month. “In May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. This month is an opportunity for us to have honest conversations…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the national security supplemental. “Today’s passage of the security supplemental is extremely…
SEATTLE, WA – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement on the protest by a group of pro-Palestinian extremists at a town hall event hosted by his office over the weekend. “Over the weekend, I attempted to hold a…
SEATTLE, WA – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Empowering Individuals to Succeed through Education and Workforce Training Act. This legislation would establish a fund through…
SEATTLE, WA – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after voting to advance the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, bipartisan legislation that would restrict app store…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, a package of six government funding bills. The package includes over $17…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, a package of six government funding bills. The package…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “It’s been two years since Russia launched its brutal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) led a letter with Senator Mazie Hirono (D- Hawaii) and 31 members of Congress to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a policy to…
JORDAN – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Biden Administration to reach a mutual ceasefire agreement in Gaza that includes a pause in fighting and the…
MUNICH, GERMANY – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on the death of Alexei Navalny and urgently needed funding for Ukraine. “Alexei Navalny’s death is a loss for the Russian people and the entire…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on his decision to vote against H.R. 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. “Israel has a right and duty to defend itself…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on the decision by the United States to pause funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides food, water, and…
SEATTLE, WA – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on the agreement between the federal government and the Six Sovereigns – the Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on Israel and Gaza. “It has been over 100 days since Hamas launched its horrific terrorist attacks against Israel. As I have said before, Israel…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge from Washington’s Ninth District. This year’s first-place winner is Volapyk, created by Davin Aoyama and Abhay Raj…
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