Washington D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris (WA-05) today offered a bipartisan amendment to H.R. 4157, the Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005. The amendment allows for the creation of a demonstration project that will provide a more efficient and effective system for managing disease by using health information technology on disease management for the Medicaid population. The amendment was agreed to by voice vote and was included in the final bill that passed by a vote of 270-148. The bill will now be sent to conference. 

Washington, D.C., July 27, 2006 - U.S. Reps. Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) and Norm Dicks (D-Belfair) introduced legislation this week to authorize $38 million for a new nursing care home at the VA's American Lake facility in Lakewood, Washington.  The new home would replace the current facility, which the VA has cited for seismic and other safety risks.

"The American Lake home is unsafe and the veterans there are at risk," said Rep. Smith.  "These brave veterans have served our nation proudly and our now some of the most frail and vulnerable among us.  We owe it to them to fix this problem."

Les Blumenthal - The News Tribune, May 4 2006

WASHINGTON – A House defense bill provides funding the Air Force could tap to help acquire property where development is encroaching on McChord Air Force Base and other installations, Rep. Adam Smith, D-Tacoma, said Wednesday.

The House version of the Defense Authorization Bill includes $50 million for the Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative. The money would be available to all military branches. While none of it is earmarked for McChord, the bill specifically mentions the base and three others where the funding might be used.

Adam made the following statement on May 4, 2006 on the floor of the House of Representatives, regarding his support for the SAFE Port Act, H.R. 4954.  The bill passed the house 421-2. 

Washington, D.C. - Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4954, the SAFE Port Act.  I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this comprehensive, bipartisan legislation which will address one of the most significant challenges identified by the 9/11 Commission: an attack at our ports.  I commend my colleagues for working together to bring forth this important piece of legislation that will enhance our security, improve the efficiency of trade and provide necessary funding for the critical missions of our Coast Guard, Customs and Border Agents, and others involved in the maritime industry.