On Veterans Day, we honor the brave and heroic service of all of our veterans. The men and women of our Armed Services risk their lives around the world every day to protect our freedoms and keep us safe. In return, it is critical that we ensure that they and their loved ones are cared for when they return […]
The situation in Syria and Iraq is extremely complicated, but our goals are clear—combating ISIL and a negotiated political settlement that brings the civil war in Syria to an end and closes the door on the Assad regime. No American would prefer to have any troops in Syria, but the small number the President is deploying […]
Washington D.C. – Congressman Smith released the following statement about the need to comprehensively reform our criminal justice system, highlighting current efforts at the federal level that can begin the process: “The American criminal justice system is fundamentally broken. “As a nation, we incarcerate more of our own citizens than any other country in the world […]
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Smith joined the Democratic Whip’s Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality and Opportunity, chaired by Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Congressman Smith released the following statement regarding his new membership in the Task Force: “Today, I am honored to announce that I have joined the Democratic Whip’s Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality […]
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 […]