NARAL Endorses Five Pro-Choice Allies for Congress in Washington
Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC announced its endorsement of Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), and Rep. Denny Heck (WA-10) in their campaigns for Congress. These candidates have proven to be the pro-choice allies Washington women and families need in the fight for reproductive freedom. […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on Pervasive Violence
This week our nation has experienced immeasurable heartbreak. My deepest sympathies are with every family and community that has been touched by violence over the past few days. As we move forward, there are many difficult questions and issues that must be addressed as those whose lives have been torn apart begin to heal.” As […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on the Defense Department’s New Policy on Transgender Servicemembers
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Defense Department’s newly announced policy on transgender servicemembers: “This policy is an important step toward ensuring that our military is strong and inclusive. It will protect the rights of transgender individuals who already […]
Read MoreCongressman Smith and Acting Under Secretary Szubin Discuss the Importance of Remittances
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith joined Acting Under Secretary Szubin of the Treasury Department in Seattle today for a conversation with local stakeholders, community leaders, organizations, and money transfer operators to discuss the important role that remittances play for Somalia and the Philippines and efforts to facilitate remittances through legitimate and transparent channels. In […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on June 27th that upheld the constitutional right of women to make their own reproductive decisions: “On June 27th, the Supreme Court struck down two provisions of a dangerous anti-abortion law in Texas by a vote of 5 to […]
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