Congressman Smith Statement on Veterans Day
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 […]
Read MoreRanking Member Adam Smith Statement on President’s Announcement of Special Operations Deployment in Syria
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 […]
Read MoreCongressman Adam Smith Calls for Criminal Justice Reform
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 […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on Joining Democratic Whip’s Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality and Opportunity
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 […]
Read MoreRanking Member Smith Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement
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 […]
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