Adam Smith

Adam Defends Ambassador Susan Rice’s Service

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:14:42 +0000

“[Ambassador Susan Rice] has been an outstanding Ambassador to the U.N. on countless issues, from leading efforts to secure the toughest sanctions against Iran and North Korea to date, to building international support to end Muahamar Qadafi’s brutal reign in Libya and strongly condemning Russia’s unwillingness to denounce Assad’s regime in Syria.”

Read the whole article here.

Smith and Gerwin: The Math of Exporting to Asia-Pacific Region

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:07:29 +0000

“The United States needs to use trade rules to assure that Asia’s buyers can “buy American.” If we can do this, growing tallies of exports to Asia will make the economic arithmetic add up for America, leading to a stronger economy and a more prosperous middle class here at home.”

Adam Supports Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Affordable Care Act

admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:30:59 +0000

Adam voiced his support for the Supreme Court’s recent ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act. The Congressman states: “The Affordable Care Act will help nearly 30 million uninsured Americans obtain health insurance and will cut our deficit by more than $1 trillion in the long-term with mechanisms in place to curb fraudulent and wasteful medical spending. It gives Americans the promise of better care by keeping health care and insurance providers accountable for the well being of their patients.” To read Adam’s full statement click here.

Adam Introduces Bill to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Collect Military benefits

admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:14:13 +0000

Currently under the Defense of Marriage Act, the Military does not permit same-sex couples to collect the same military benefits as straight couples. Because the Congressman believes that all military families should receive equal benefits for their incredible sacrifice and service to our country, Adam has introduced legislation that would require the Pentagon to change their definition of spouse to include same-sex couples. Click here for more information.

2012 Primary Results, Adam Moves on to General with Commanding Support from the New 9th District

admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:09:47 +0000

Election results are in and Adam took the primary election with nearly 61% of the vote in a district that has been significantly redrawn. Adam will face off against the second place winner this November, Republican Jim Postma. Click here for more information on Adam’s win, or click here for up-to-date elections results.

Smith, Murray, Cantwell and Dicks Announce $50 Million OEA Grant For Schools On JBLM

admin — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 23:39:48 +0000

Adam Smith and several other members of the Washington State delegation announce that they have secured almost $50 million for schools at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Click here for more information.

Congressman Smith and Sen. Mark Udall Introduce: The Due Process and Military Detention Amendments Act of 2012

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:24:56 +0000

Click here to read the official House Armed Services Committee Democrats’ press release on the new legislation introduced by Rep. Adam Smith and Sen. Mark Udall, of Colorado.

The Due Process and Military Detention Amendments Act of 2012 is aimed at protecting the Civil Liberty of Due Process for all those detained on American soil or by American forces.

Congressmen Smith, Dicks, and Ruppersburger on Paul Ryan’s Recent Budget Proposal

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:51:34 +0000

Rep. Dutch Ruppersburger, Rep. Norm Dicks, and I recently wrote an article in Politico in which we analyze Chairman Paul Ryan’s recent Budget Proposal. Click here to read the full article.

It is up to Congress to find a solution to our nation’s budgetary problems. With sequestration looming in our near future it is time for my colleagues and I to work together to set our country on a path to financial solvency while upholding the necessary spending that provides for our national security and social programs.
The plan introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan does not meet the criteria that a successfully balanced budget would yield. His truly partisan approach will surely continue to divide Congress and our nation on this issue.

Smith’s statement on new congressional district maps.

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:16:53 +0000

Federal Way, WA – Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement today after the Washington State Redistricting Commission released new congressional district maps:

“I appreciate all of the time and hard work the redistricting commission put into producing these new congressional district maps.

“I am very pleased the new 9th Congressional District includes my hometown of SeaTac and much of the south sound region which I have represented as a state senator and a congressman. I’m excited to run in this very diverse district.

“In the coming weeks and months I look forward to the opportunity to meet with community leaders, local elected officials and new residents to listen and learn about the most important issues facing their communities. Regardless of how the congressional lines have changed, I will continue to work hard, promote policies that encourage job creation and economic growth and make sure the people of the 9th Congressional District are heard and well-represented in Congress.”

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Smith Applauds Funding to Help Reduce Flooding in Pierce County

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:21:56 +0000

Washington, Oct 13 - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recognized the importance of a more than $1 million Hazard Mitigation Grant received by Pierce County to help reduce the risk of flooding in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area.

“Our communities continue to face the possibility of flooding and we must do everything we can to protect them,” said Congressman Adam Smith. “This grant will help to restore the natural floodplain and reduce the risk of flooding in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area.”

The $1,074,428.00 in funding is being awarded to Pierce County through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation program. The funding will be used to acquire flood damaged properties located in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area (south of SR 167 and west of the City of Puyallup).

The flood damaged properties will be cleaned up and allowed to revert back to natural and beneficial riverine floodplain function and conditions.