Smith Disappointed By Delay of Executive Action On Immigration
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after President Obama delayed executive action on immigration: “I am disappointed by the lack of action on immigration reform. First and foremost, it is way past time for the Republican majority to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform. That is the best solution to our broken […]
Read MoreSmith Statement Opposing Republican Appropriation Bill For Border Situation
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in opposition to the House Republican supplemental appropriation to address the humanitarian crisis at the border: “Other than showing their absolute inability to lead the House of Representatives, Republicans also made clear that they have one priority: to deport migrant children as quickly as possible. This is clearly […]
Read MoreSmith Statement On Republican Appropriation Bill For Unaccompanied Minors
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after House Republicans released their Supplemental Appropriations bill for unaccompanied minors: “The House Republican’s proposed response to the humanitarian situation is an unacceptable path forward. Their legislation prohibits unaccompanied minors from being placed with sponsors, is woefully underfunded, and strips the 2008 law that protects minors fleeing […]
Read MoreSmith Reaction To Senate Blocking Legislation To Reverse Hobby Lobby Decision
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after the Senate Republicans blocked the Protect Women From Corporate Interference Act:“I am disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked a vote on the Protect Women From Corporate Interference Act today, which would reverse the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision. The Hobby Lobby ruling set a very dangerous precedent […]
Read MoreSmith Statement On Humanitarian Crisis At The Border
There is a common misperception that the arrival of unaccompanied minors from Central America to the United States is an immigration problem and a failure of enforcement at our borders. It is not. It is a humanitarian crisis. Our government has the responsibility to reflect our country’s values by treating these children in a humane […]
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