Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and United States Fire Administration (USFA) have awarded Central Pierce Fire and Rescue and the Pierce County Fire District No. 11 grants…
Congressman Adam Smith today admonished the decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to grant a conditional 404 permit to the Port of Seattle to build a third runway at Seatac International Airport. "I am very disappointed with the…
Earlier this week, the president signed the FY 2003 National Defense Authorization Act into law, providing approximately $393 billion for the nation's defense programs. While concerned over the failure to deliver on the nation's promises…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) today congratulated the City of Fife on securing a $20,000 grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Secure Our Schools program at the Department of Justice. The grant is intended to…
Tomorrow, Wednesday December 4, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Representative Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will meet with local elected officials and representatives of the Lakehaven Utility District to celebrate congressional passage…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that Northwest Housing Development in Sumner was awarded a grant of $1,271,600 through the Rural Development agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help low-income families…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) awarded 17-year-old Caroline White of Lakewood the Congressional Award Bronze Medal. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging…
At the end of last week, both the Senate and the House of Representatives provided for the extension of unemployment benefits. However, the House extension is only for five weeks while the Senate version is 13 weeks. With this discrepancy…
Early this morning the U.S. Senate passed Sen. Maria Cantwell's (D-Wash.) and Rep. Adam Smith's (D-Wash.) Lakehaven Water Reclamation legislation which will improve the capacity and reliability of wastewater systems in south King County…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that the Bucoda Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a grant of $182,074 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and United States Fire Administration (USFA) to purchase new…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that the City of Tukwila was awarded a grant of $177,030 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and United States Fire Administration (USFA) to purchase new lifesaving…
On Saturday November 9, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash) received the Washington state Department of Veteran Affairs' "Outstanding Male Non-Veteran" award for his service to veterans at a Veterans Day luncheon in Auburn. Smith was nominated for…
The co-chairs of the New Democrat Coalition, Reps. Jim Davis (D-Fla.), Ron Kind (D-Wisc.) and Adam Smith (D-Wash.), criticized the Republican leadership for permitting the extreme elements of their party to defeat critical bankruptcy…
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash) supported passage of H.R. 4546, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003. The bill, which provides approximately $393 billion for the nation's defense programs, was approved by voice vote. It now…
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On Sunday November 10, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Senator John Kerry (D-Mass) will join veterans from across the Puget Sound region in demanding that the president fulfill his promise to America's veterans and see concurrent…
e making. We're not going to make this happen overnight, but we need to do better and I know that we can. We also need a system that doesn't simply create vast fields of opportunity for foreign investors, but creates better societies for…
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Today, the Bush administration announced that the final federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2002 was $159 billion. Excluding the Social Security surplus, the deficit exceeded $300 billion. Just two short years ago, the federal budget…
On Monday November 11, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) will participate in a panel discussion with distinguished members of the Washington state legal community. Harvard Law Professor Arthur Miller will moderate the discussion presented…
Last night, Rep. Adam Smith, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to instruct conferees on the Department of Defense authorization bill to agree to Senate language providing full concurrent receipt for veterans. The Senate…
This week Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), joined by Rep. George Gekas (R-Pa.), introduced H.R. 5588, the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002, to increase penalties on identity theft crimes. The legislation mirrors S. 2541, introduced…
Today Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), issued the following statement on the resolution authorizing use of force against Iraq: "Saddam Hussein cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. After talking with Middle East experts, listening to my…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) spoke on the House floor today regarding the resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq. The following is a transcription of his remarks: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of this…
The following is the statement Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) delivered today on the floor of the House: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Sergeant First Class Mark Wayne Jackson who was killed…
Today Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), led a group of his Washington colleagues in urging Totem Ocean Trailer Express Inc., the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union to come to agreement over the…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9, Tacoma) is currently looking for spring interns for his Washington D.C. office, as well as year-round internships for his Tacoma, Washington office. The Washington D.C. will be from January 6, 2003 - May 15,…
The leaders of the New Democrat Coalition expressed their frustration today with the inactivity in the House of Representatives on critical legislation. Since Congress' return to session, the Republican leadership has failed to schedule a…
Today Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), joined by fellow Washington state Reps. Norm Dicks, Rick Larsen and George Nethercutt, sent a letter to all members of the House of Representatives urging support of military transformation currently…
The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.): "I am pleased that the President is addressing the United Nations this morning to make the Administration's case for regime change in Iraq. Ousting Saddam Hussein may be…
Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Cal Dooley (D-Calif.), and Jim Davis (D-Fla.) today strongly urged the Republican leadership to bring important bankruptcy reform legislation to the floor this week. The Republican leadership has…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today sent a bipartisan letter to Speaker Hastert and Minority Leader Gephardt endorsing the suggestion that September 11, 2002 should be the target date for enacting legislation to establish a cabinet…
Today Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition, and 30 additional Members of the New Democrat Coalition, wrote to Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) "to reiterate [their] support for bankruptcy reform legislation" and…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that the City of Federal Way was awarded a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and United States Fire Administration (USFA) to purchase new lifesaving equipment and…
On Tuesday, August 27, Congressman Adam Smith (D-09) will be in Rainier to meet with the some of the City's elected and community leaders. The lunchtime conversation will concentrate primarily on events and concerns in Rainier, but…
On Wednesday August 28, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will talk with seniors and health care professionals about problems with our health care system and describe some of his proposals to begin to address them. Congressman Adam Smith…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that the City of Federal Way was awarded a grant through the Department of Justice to purchase information technology to help streamline administrative and clerical duties for law…
On Tuesday, August 27, Congressman Adam Smith (D-09) will be in Yelm to meet with the Yelm Chamber of Commerce and then for a roundtable meeting with Yelm's elected and community leaders. The Yelm Chamber of Commerce has invited…
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On Friday August 23, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will speak with the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Lakewood about using fiscal discipline to get our economy back on track. Last month the Office of Management…
On Monday, August 26, Congressman Adam Smith (D-09) will hold a town hall meeting to discuss current Congressional efforts to tackle corporate responsibility. In late July, the House of Representatives passed, by 412-3, tough corporate…
Yesterday, Boeing received a $9.7 billion contract from the Air Force for the construction of 60 new transport planes, the C-17 Globemaster, by 2008. "I'm very pleased that Boeing has been selected to provide these transport planes,"…
On Monday August 19, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will speak to the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee and the Transportation Club of Tacoma about Homeland Security efforts nationally and the impact…
Representative Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will join the Democratic Leadership Council for a discussion on "Public Policy and the Future of the Biotechnology Industry," on Tuesday, August 22 in Seattle. Biotechnology has the potential to develop…
Tomorrow at 8:30am, Congressman Adam Smith (D-09) and Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) will discuss transportation issues at a panel with the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Traffic costs everyone valuable time, and is an unhealthy blemish on…
Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed legislation to provide Trade Promotion Authority and expand health care and unemployment assistance to workers dislocated by global competition. For the first time ever, Trade…
Tonight, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation authorizing the creation of the new Department of Homeland Security, effectively strengthening our nation's response to the war on terrorism. Congressman Adam Smith…
Today, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed tough corporate reform legislation to create a strong, independent oversight board, increase civil and criminal penalties on corporate wrongdoers. Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.)…
Last night, the House voted to pass the Supplemental Appropriations bill, which designated $28.9 billion for emergency purposes. Among the projects deemed "emergency spending" were the conversion of Washington D.C.'s metro system fare…
Today, the House rejected an attempt to reverse normal trade relations with Vietnam. The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on his support for continuing trade relations with Vietnam. "I supported the renewal of…
At a forum today on the uninsured crisis in America, Congressman Adam Smith (D-09, Tacoma) called on Congress to take action to help states deal with the ballooning numbers of uninsured individuals. The forum offered a look at the nation's…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-09, Tacoma) will host a forum on July 2 to open a dialogue about how to ensure that every Washingtonian has access to quality health care. With the state currently in an economic downturn, it is more important…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-09, Tacoma) will spend July 1st talking with Seniors about problems with the Medicare program and describing some of his proposals to begin to address them. Some topics that Smith is likely to discuss during the…
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) co-chair Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today joined other NDC members to unveil the group's "e-genda 2002." The annually released document is the NDC's comprehensive technology policy agenda, outlining goals…
On June 22, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will host a town hall meeting in Auburn with interested district residents to talk about transportation issues in the state. All district residents are invited join him for an open dialogue on…
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Today, the House passed the Estate Tax Repeal Act, H.R. 2143. The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on the circumstances surrounding his decision to vote against its passage, breaking with his previous support…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-09, Tacoma) will spend May 30 outlining his agenda for economic growth and development in the South Sound region. The following is the schedule of events for the day: Members of the media are invited and…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.-09) today introduced legislation alongside Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to rectify the nation's Medicare reimbursement rate inequalities. The legislation is co-sponsored by Washington Representatives Norm…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-09) will spend May 28 talking with constituents and healthcare experts about Washington state's Medicare problems. The following is the schedule of events for the day: Members of the media are invited and…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution, with five other Members of Congress, to promote the voluntary labeling of Internet content to protect children on-line without infringing on the freedom of…
The following is an invitation from Congressman Adam Smith (Tacoma - 9): "As the largest buyer of goods and services in the world, the U.S. federal government awards millions of subcontracts a year to businesses around the country. But…
Congressman Adam Smith (Wash. - 9) today sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao regarding a Department of Labor regulation that could result in the closure of a local post office in Tumwater. The Tumwater post office is currently…
Today at a reception for the top 15 student submissions, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced the winners of the Congressional Art Contest from the Ninth District. Jonathan Bachus of Yelm was awarded first place for his linoleum…
Tomorrow, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) will host a town hall meeting in Puyallup with interested district residents to talk about health care issues in the state. All district residents are invited join him for an open dialogue on…
Late tonight, the House passed the Defense Authorization Bill for fiscal year 2003. The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) in support of its passage. "As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I…
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Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) spoke on the House floor today regarding Trade Adjustment Assistance. The following is a short excerpt from his statement followed by the link to his statement online. "I rise today to urge the Senate to…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) praised the extension of the time limit for use of Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits to 14 years at the House Armed Services Committee mark-up of the Defense Authorization Bill this evening. In doing so, the…
Congressman Adam Smith, (D-Wash.) led a group of his colleagues in a letter yesterday toPresident Bush requesting a meeting to discuss passing effective Export Administration Act (EAA) legislation in the House of Representatives. On March…
At a town hall meeting tomorrow at 10:00a.m. at the Yelm Senior Center, Congressman Adam Smith (09-Tacoma) will award 17-year-old Sean McCoy of Rainier the Congressional Award Bronze Medal. The Congressional Award provides a unique…
Congressman Adam Smith joined the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today to announce that NFB-NEWSLINE, the pioneering service that allows blind people to "read" daily newspapers using a touch-tone telephone, is now available in…
The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma): "At a time when our nation is focused so clearly on ensuring that our soldiers are the most highly skilled, intelligent fighting force in the world, the United States…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced two bills at the end of last week to improve the quality of life for the U.S. military through increased access to education. Congressman Smith's "Expanding Education for Military Families Act"…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith announced his schedule for this spring's Town Hall meetings. Interested district residents are invited join him for an open dialogue on important community issues ' including energy, tax cuts, education and…
The Secretary of the Air Force announced today that the United States Air Force will begin negotiations with the Boeing Corporation for the lease of 100 Boeing 767s which will be converted into aerial refueling tankers to replace the Air…
The following is a statement from Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on the Republican Budget proposal introduced on House floor today. Media seeking more information or to speak with Smith should contact Katharine Lister at (202) 226-8454.…
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Congressman Adam Smith's (D-Wash.) newly redesigned Web site went live today at www.house.gov/adamsmith. The site has been redesigned with the needs of constituents in mind and an effort was made to make it easy for residents of the Ninth…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced today that the Washington State Office of Community Development has awarded the City of Yelm $750,000 for the construction of a new senior center. The money comes from the U.S. Department of…
Washington, DC ' As more than 35 million Americans celebrate the joy of reading on March 1st and 2nd, Congressman Adam Smith will visit a classroom at Alpac Elementary School in Pacific, WA to read to the children. The occasion is the…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) will be back in the 9th District during the President's Day District Work Period from February 18 - 25. While in the district, Smith will hold the following constituent meetings which will be open to the…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) applauded the House of Representatives for passing HR 2356, the landmark Shays-Meehan comprehensive campaign finance reform legislation, tonight by a vote of 240-189. "The Shays-Meehan reform bill will…
As Congress prepares to respond to the Bush administration's budget proposal, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) has invited 9th District residents to participate in a workshop on balancing the federal budget. The workshop will be held on…
Last week, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) welcomed two new staffers to his Washington D.C. office. Katy Andrew joins the Smith team as the new scheduler and office manager after finishing her bachelor's degree in History at Washington…
"While the President continues to do a good job on the war effort, I was disappointed by the lack of fiscal discipline in his speech tonight. After eight years of prudent financial management and four years of budget surpluses, the White…