Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement on the bipartisan budget agreement: “Republicans have finally engaged in constructive conversations that have produced a two year bipartisan budget deal. This agreement, reached by House and Senate leaders, would increase funding equally for defense and non-defense investments and will help ensure that our […]
During the August District Work Period, I held meetings through the 9th District with community members and stakeholders. This provides me with valuable feedback from my constituents to advocate for the issues important to them. I held a women’s health roundtable to discuss the state of women’s reproductive health on the federal, state and […]
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement in support of the Administration’s deal on Iran’s nuclear program: The Administration, our closest allies, and the other members of the U.N. Security council worked tirelessly for two years to successfully negotiate a historic deal that will prevent Iran from acquiring […]
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released to following statement recognizing the 95th anniversary of the 19th amendment which ensured a woman’s right to vote: “As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we must recognize how much work remains to achieve true equality. Women continue to get paid less than men for equal work and are shut […]
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the two year anniversary of Nestora Salgado’s arrest: “For two years, Nestora has been denied due process and justice by the Mexican government. It is entirely unacceptable that she remains imprisoned in conditions that threaten her life. A Mexican federal court and many civil society […]
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. “Having free and fair elections is essential for our democracy, and for 50 years now, the Voting Rights Act has played a critical role in protecting individuals’ right to vote regardless of race, ethnic background, or level of […]
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after the President and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Clean Power Plan: Pollution from power plants is the single largest source of carbon pollution in the United States and I applaud the EPA and the Administration for their efforts to address it. The finalization […]
In the Social Security Commission’s annual report released two weeks ago, the Commission warned of major shortfalls in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) that will result in a 19 percent reduction in benefits for 11 million disabled Americans starting in 2016 if Congress doesn’t act. Last week, I cosponsored the One Social Security Act to prevent these […]
The June 26th Obergefell v. Hodges decision by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) was a victory for justice and equality. Ensuring marriage equality for all Americans regardless of who they love strengthens families, communities, and our nation as a whole. Despite the positive move forward with the Supreme Court’s ruling, significant work remains to ensure equal […]
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement after hearing about the death of Donnie Chin: I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of Donnie Chin. As the director of the International District Emergency Center, Donnie helped provide critical support and emergency services to the International District and he will be greatly […]