Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Smith introduced the Aviation Impacted Communities Act. As airline travel has increased, communities near airports across the country have been experiencing an increased and disproportionate share of noise and other environmental impacts stemming from commercial aviation. This has been the case even as many other areas have experienced reduced overall … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to provide for noise mitigation for the Highline School District. Amendment #538 clarifies that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can provide funding for noise mitigation to schools that are outside the current noise contours if the … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Smith introduced the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act. Recent studies have indicated that ultrafine particles (UFPs) from a variety of sources could have detrimental impacts on human health. In recognition that communities located near airports could be more likely to be exposed to aviation-related particle pollution, Congressman Smith introduced … READ MORE
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If you vowed to drink more water this 2022, here are a few tips to help you keep your New Year's resolution. #teethmatter
Today is the last day of the open enrollment period for dental and medical coverage starting in the new year. Enroll today to #GetCovered! #teetmatter https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org
Washington residents just have two more days to renew or enroll in dental and medical coverage for 2022. In many cases, coverage is discounted or even free. #teethmatter http://ow.ly/rPyl50HaKu8
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Providing dental care access is important for people with HIV/AIDS. That's because people with the human immunodeficiency virus are at special risk for oral health problems, including chronic dry mouth and gum disease, resulting in pain and other problems. #WorldAIDSDay #teethmatter
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Congratulations to the people of Calgary and kudos to city leaders for restoring water fluoridation so that all residents have access to a modern day health standard. #teethmatter http://ow.ly/VOFX50GPeI9
On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
The latest numbers from Statist report that the average American drank 38.8 gallons of soft drinks in 2018. That's a lot of sugar! Choose water instead (fluoridated water is best) to stay hydrated and quench thirst. #teethmatter #SugarAwarenessWeek http://ow.ly/iLzp50GKI9s
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful inclusion of $8,148,000 million in the FY 2022 House appropriations bills for ten community projects in the 9th District. “I am thrilled the House appropriations bills includes funding for the ten projects I submitted that will help address growing inequities and underinvestment in our communities,” said Rep. Adam … READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful inclusion of $20 million in funding for eleven transportation-related projects in the Ninth District as part of the INVEST in America Act that passed the House today. “I am proud to have secured funding for eleven transportation projects in the Ninth District in the INVEST in America Act,” said … READ MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) submitted Community Project Funding requests to the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration in the FY 2022 appropriations bill. Each Representative may request funding for up to ten projects in their community for fiscal year 2022. “I am proud to submit requests for these ten critical projects in Washington’s … READ MORE
