Congressman Smith Supports Federal Actions to Reform Our Nation’s Criminal Justice System
Washington D.C. – Congressman Smith released the following statement in support of the President’s recent decision to ban solitary confinement for juveniles and non-violent offenders: “A functioning justice system must work to protect the innocent and simultaneously hold accountable and rehabilitate those who commit crimes. The President’s recently announced executive action reforms the federal […]
Read MoreAdvocating for Equal Pay
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became law seven years ago today, yet women today still face wage discrimination making 79 cents for every dollar a man earns. In order to close this wage gap, I support legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act that updates and expands upon the Equal Pay Act of 1963 […]
Read MoreRanking Member Smith Statement on Terror Attacks in Burkina Faso and Somalia
Washington D.C. – Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso and Somalia: “I strongly condemn the recent terror attacks in both Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Mogadishu, Somalia. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those injured and killed in the all-too-frequent acts of […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Actions
Washington D.C. (Link) – Congressman Adam Smith issued the following statement on the recent raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting families from South and Central America: “I am extremely disturbed by recent accounts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in several states that are specifically targeting undocumented women and children from […]
Read MoreCongressman Smith Statement on President Obama’s Executive Actions to Prevent Gun Violence
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement after President Obama announced a series of steps to address gun safety: “I support the executive actions taken by the President today that are necessary to address the epidemic of gun violence facing our nation. These changes will help to limit senseless gun […]
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