Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in regard to the President's appointment of Howard Schmidt as White House Cybersecurity Coordinator: "The President's appointment of Howard Schmidt as Cybersecurity…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to his vote in favor of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: "In order to protect hard working Americans and our overall economy, we must…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, released the following statement in response to the President's speech on Afghanistan: "It is clear that we face an enormous and difficult…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the shooting that killed four police officers in Lakewood this morning: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the police officers…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. "At a time when many towns and cities in Washington state are…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced legislation to help ensure that veterans have quality, well-paying job opportunities. The bill, Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009, will expand job opportunities by creating a 5-year pilot…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to the memorial service at Fort Lewis today honoring seven local soldiers killed in combat on October 27, 2009. "Today, we honor the soldiers who died on October 27,…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: "In 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, on the 11th month major hostilities of World War I ceased. As the impact of this conflict began to set…
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the shooting at Fort Hood Thursday, November 5, 2009. A Memorial Ceremony to honor the victims of the shooting will be held tomorrow. "The recent shooting at Fort Hood…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) offered an amendment to H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, to expand health information technology loan guarantees to home health care agencies. "Our home health care agencies…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding Boeing's announcement today to locate the second production line for the 787 outside of Washington state: "I am extremely disappointed that Boeing decided to locate the…
As the overall economy continues to show signs of life, our local small businesses continue to struggle to recover and access capital from our community banks. It is imperative that they receive the support they need in order to grow and…
Congressman Adam Smith and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Congressmen Dave Reichert (WA-08) have called on the Departments of Commerce and Interior to provide critical weather forecasting and river monitoring resources from…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) offered a resolution to pay tribute to the men and women of the Washington National Guard, including the members of the 81st Brigade Combat Team who recently returned from an overseas deployment in…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith, Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Norm Dicks, Congressman Jim McDermott, and Congressman Dave Reichert sent a letter to Lieutenant General Robert Van Antwerp, requesting that he…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of the Conference Report to H.R. 2647, the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation supports our men and women in uniform and their families,…
Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement after voting in favor of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act: "As a member of Congress who represents thousands of military veterans and their families, I fully…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of the 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, legislation that will help move America toward energy independence, protect the environment and rebuild our infrastructure. The bill…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who recently returned from a trip to Pakistan, made the following statement applauding the passage of the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009: "It was clear during my recent trip to Pakistan in…
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) joined together to call on FEMA to conduct a comprehensive emergency preparedness and response exercise to take place in the Green River Valley as it faces a high risk of…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement concerning the Air Force's draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the aerial refueling tanker: "I am pleased to see that the Department of Defense and the Air Force appear to…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to Russell Investments' decision to move its headquarters from Tacoma to downtown Seattle: "I am very disappointed in the Russell Company's decision to relocate from…
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement based on news reports that the World Trade Organization's interim ruling declared launch aid to Airbus an illegal subsidy: "It is clear from reports…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) secured nearly $18 million for local defense related projects. The projects were including in the Defense Appropriations Act, which supports our troops by providing them with weapons and equipment…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) announced legislation that will improve health care while reducing costs. The Medicare and Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology will create a…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) announced more than $8 million in grants to fund the hiring and rehiring of local law enforcement officers under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. "These funds provide much needed…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the Military Family Leave Act of 2009, a bill that will provide military families with the ability to spend quality time with their deployed or deploying loved ones. Specifically, this legislation…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to bolster funding to improve education, social services and health care for the American people. Locally, Smith was also able to secure funding for a variety of important projects and programs that…
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Washington State Congressmen Adam Smith and (WA-09) and Dave Reichert (WA-08) introduced legislation, the Earmark Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 3268), to reform the broken earmark system in Congress that has wasted…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) secured funding for two local transportation projects that will make key investments in local infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion and modernize public transportation. "In order to sustain long term…
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted to support our veterans and military personnel by funding critical veterans programs and health services, as well as the construction of key military facilities. This included…
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Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congressman Dave Reichert won support for an amendment to H.R. 2965, The Small Business Research and Innovation Act, to strengthen participation of disabled veterans, women and minority owned…
The 4th of July is more than an opportunity for family and friends to come together, it is a chance to reflect on our country's proud history and honor the ideals and principals on which it stands. Now, more than ever, it is important for…
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of H.R. 2996, the 2010 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill, which funds the Department of the Interior, crucial environmental programs and related agencies. "This bill…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act: "Our nation's current energy policy is outdated, inefficient and relies far too much on foreign oil.…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted in support of legislation today that will allow disabled military retirees to concurrently receive both their retired pay from the Department of Defense (DoD) and their disability benefits from the…
Smith Support Investments to Improve Homeland Security Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which includes funding for critical border,…
Today, Congressman Smith (WA-09) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill, which includes funding for several critical law enforcement, public safety and justice assistance projects…
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Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash) today expressed concern over recent statements by European government officials that Airbus might receive further launch aid subsidies for the development of the Airbus A350. "I am concerned by recent press…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of H.R. 2647, the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes appropriations for essential U.S. national security efforts. As chairman of the Terrorism,…
Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement praising the inclusion of a provision in the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act to provide relief for military surviving spouses. The bill passed the House today by a vote…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) recently introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to improve America's freight and transportation infrastructure to ensure that it remains competitive and supportive of commerce and economic…
Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement applauding the passage of the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, which passed the House today by a vote of 234-185. "Pakistan is an ally and essential…
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after his vote in favor of H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011: "In recent years U.S. foreign policy has neglected two of our…
Washington D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement in honor of the 65th anniversary of D-Day this Saturday: Sixty-five years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the assault on the beaches of Normandy that would…
Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement regarding President Obama's speech in Cairo, Egypt today: "The President's trip to the Middle East this week and speech in Cairo today highlight the Administration's new direction in U.S.…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) reintroduced the Global Poverty Act yesterday, legislation that would require the Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to combat and reduce global poverty. "Global poverty is one…
Today, Congressman Smith voted for H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009, aimed at curbing abusive and predatory lending. Yesterday, Smith voted for an amended version of S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and…
Congressman Adam Smith congratulated Arunan Mukphrom today for winning this year's 9th District Congressional Art Contest. His piece, a charcoal "Self Portrait" was selected ahead of 26 other entries by a five member panel of art…
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement in honor of Earth Day: "Today we recognize not only the 39th annual celebration of Earth Day, but also a unique moment in our country's history to make significant changes to the…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement concerning President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan: "President Obama's strategy puts America's focus back where it should be: on the threat from al Qaeda. For…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, made the following statement after the Obama Administration announced it will dispatch two senior officials…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today applauded the inclusion of legislation to expand and improve the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program in the Economic Recovery Package. The measure will extend TAA to service industry workers,…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after his vote in support of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act: "America faces the worst economic crisis since The Great Depression. Since this recession began…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) was appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The appointment will allow Smith to engage in deeper and broader oversight and policy development on a…
Rep. Adam Smith today joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in support of the final version of legislation to provide health care to 11 million children. The legislation is expected to reduce the number of uninsured…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after his vote in support of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act: "Our nation is in a serious economic crisis. Over the past two months, one million Americans have…
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King Day: "We welcome this year's celebration of Martin Luther King Day with great pride. The swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th President of…
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09.) voted with a bipartisan majority in favor of the Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Act. The bill renews and improves SCHIP, providing health care coverage for 11 million children -…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9) authored a letter sent to Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Boehner and committee leadership requesting transparency and accountability requirements for all federal funding in the upcoming economic stimulus…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced legislation today to ensure that veterans discharged for "combat-related" injuries receive the benefits they have earned. In March 2008, the DoD narrowed the definition of "combat-related" and it…
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) toured the town of Pacific over the weekend to meet with local leaders and residents and survey damage caused by the recent flooding. In addition to surveying the damage, the purpose of the trip was also to…