Elect Adam Smith

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced the Accountability in Immigration Detention Act, legislation that aims to improve standards and living conditions in detention centers across the country.  This comes after detainees in Tacoma went on a nearly two-month hunger strike at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) over access to nutritious food, isolation practices, treatment by […]

Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement recognizing the life and legacy of Billy Frank, Jr:  “Our state lost a great leader today when Billy Frank Jr. passed away.  Billy never stopped fighting for the rights of Washington State’s native people and the health of our natural resources. His life and legacy of work will […]

Congressman Smith released the following statement in recognition of Equal Pay Day:“Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the discrimination that women face in the workplace. Over 50 years ago the Equal Pay Act became law, but women in the United States still face a significant pay gap. Women make up half of the […]

Washington, Dec 24, 2013 Congressman Smith released the following statement on unemployment insurance: “Despite consecutive months of job growth, our economy is still recovering from one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression. Through no fault of their own, millions of hardworking Americans continue to struggle to find employment.  Yet, even with rates of long-term […]

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the first day of the Republican shutdown: “It is critical that Congress pass a bill that allows the United States Government to operate.  The consequences of a long-term government shutdown are dramatic and unacceptable.  Twice, the Senate has passed a clean funding measure to avoid this […]