Congressman Adam Smith to Oppose Trade Promotion Authority
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement opposing Trade Promotion Authority: Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), as they are currently being discussed, do not do enough to protect workers and the environment at home and abroad. The biggest problem facing our economy is a vanishing middle class. Corporations are […]
Read MoreRep. Smith, Sen. Murray Urge Immediate Action on Nestora Selgado Case
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement upon hearing that Nestora Salgado was on a hunger strike: “It is unacceptable for the Mexican government to continue to imprison Nestora Salgado in conditions that fail to protect her life and physical integrity. Nestora’s health continues to deteriorate and without […]
Read MoreRanking Member Smith Pushes ENLIST Act
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith offered an amendment during markup of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) designed to allow DREAMers an opportunity to serve in the military and earn permanent legal status. While the amendment was withdrawn on procedural grounds, Smith pledged to continue to push the legislation as […]
Read MoreSmith Statement on Minimum Wage Bill
On April 30th, Congressman Smith became a cosponsor of the Raise the Wage Act introduced by Senator Patty Murray and Ed & Workforce Chairman Bobby Scott. This legislation would raise the minimum wage nationwide to $12.00 per hour by 2020. Congressman Smith released the following statement in support of the bill: “As our economy […]
Read MoreSmith Signs Amicus Brief to Support Expansion of DACA and DAPA
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released a statement following his signing of an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States supporting the expansion of DACA and DAPA: Today, 181 Members of Congress filed an Amicus Brief in support of the Obama Administration’s appeal of a Texas judge’s ruling that temporarily blocks the […]
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