Washington D.C. – Congressman Smith released the following statement in response to the Republican health care bill passed by the House today: “House Republicans voted today to eliminate essential health benefits and protections for Americans. No one—especially not those Republicans who voted to pass it—bothered to consider the costs or the actual impacts of the … READ MORE
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on June 27th that upheld the constitutional right of women to make their own reproductive decisions: “On June 27th, the Supreme Court struck down two provisions of a dangerous anti-abortion law in Texas by a vote of 5 to … READ MORE
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement on the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade: On the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, House Republicans had planned on advancing extreme legislation that would have banned abortions after 20 weeks with the only exception being to protect the life of the … READ MORE
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Taste of the 9th last night! It was a great community celebration of the diverse cultures in the 9th Congressional District.
Always a great event - and the food was fabulous. Hans Aschenbach and I (41st LD) enjoyed it very much. We also enjoyed having Becky Lewis, and Karen Tennyson from the 48th (and the 1st CD) at our table.
I HOPE THE DNC HEARS US AND Does Something! "Good afternoon and thanks for reaching out, Darren. I'll make sure that the Chair's team hears your call for new labor policies that create federal standards for compensation related to work-place injuries. I watched the video you shared and agree: It's shameful for two people in such similar circumstances to receive such inconsistent treatment due to which side of a state border they claim. Keep in touch with any future feedback or questions. Thanks again and all the best, Sean Kornegay Community Management Director Democratic National Committee" 3/18/2019 HOW MUCH IS YOUR ARM WORTH? youtu.be/vuVngJcfLnY The Critical Need to Reform Workers' Compensation www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2018/01/18/the...
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Hope to see everyone tonight at the Renton Community Center for the Taste of the 9th! The event will take place from 6 to 8pm and feature my Champion of Justice awards.
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Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions: “As Attorney General, Jeff Sessions actively undermined voting rights and civil rights. Sessions has a horrific record when it comes to protecting the individual rights of American citizens, and I expressed my serious concerns with him at … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), and 104 other House Democrats sent a letter calling on Secretary Mattis … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement about President Trump’s announcement that he plans to send 800 additional U.S. troops to the border: “The President’s announcement that he will send more troops to the border is fundamentally wrong and a political act at a time when leadership is … READ MORE
