TRUMP ORDER TAKING CHILD CARE AWAY FROM MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), made the following statement about the impact President Trump’s hiring freeze is having on child care services for U.S. military servicemembers worldwide: “President Trump should be embarrassed about the way his actions are impacting our men and women in uniform. The same […]
Read MoreCongressman Smith Holding a Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair
After the 2016 election, I have been getting a lot of calls from people wanting to get involved, but not being sure where to start. To help people get started, I’m holding a Civic Engagement Volunteer Fair where people like you can connect with some of our region’s most active organizations. Whether you’re interested in volunteering […]
Read MoreWA Dems Concerned about Detention of DREAMer, Denounce ICE Raids
Lawmakers also call for clarification of administration’s practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), joined by Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Adam Smith (WA-09), Denny Heck (WA-10), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to express concern […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on Flynn Resignation
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn: “Two months ago, I stated that Lieutenant General Flynn’s judgment was abysmal and he should not be entrusted with policy decisions that affect the safety of the American people. The recent revelations about […]
Read MoreBipartisan House Members Introduce Russia Sanctions Review Act
Washington, DC – Today, a bipartisan group of Representatives introduced H.R. 1059, the Russia Sanctions Review Act. This legislation would require Congressional approval of any sanctions relief provided to Russia. Sponsored by Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces […]
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