Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of immigration focused executive actions today: “The immigration system in the United States is broken and needs to be reformed. Building unnecessary walls, attacking local law enforcement by threatening grant funding, demanding costly mass deportation, and damaging relationships … READ MORE
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to maintain their use of private detention facilities: “Today, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisory panel has recommended that U.S immigration authorities be directed to maintain their current use of private detention facilities. I am extremely disappointed by this announcement, … READ MORE
ICYMI: I was on KOMO’s Connect to Congress program on last week in Washington, DC, where I discussed my efforts as a member of the Democrat Whip’s Task Force on Income Inequality, my support for criminal justice reform, my work to end the detention bed mandate, and a few news stories of the day. Source: … READ MORE
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I am deeply disturbed with recent reports that Russia placed bounties on U.S. troops and other coalition partners.… https://t.co/IOsXJ2m7QV
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The #JusticeinPolicingAct is an important step forward that we must take. This legislation will hold law enforcemen… https://t.co/tEq8cprxxO
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I mourn for Manuel Ellis and his family. He was an unarmed black man who died in Tacoma Police custody. This cycl… https://t.co/tIRPdoMfCt
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Please take a moment to support my good friend @WhitneyforMT in her race to become the next Governor of Montana. H… https://t.co/ygL5hhxEzs
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We haven’t done enough to dismantle systemic racism. After centuries of racial oppression, it’s imperative we come… https://t.co/9gyUAlPbV0
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George Floyd should still be alive today. We must stop the systemic racism that too many African Americans and peop… https://t.co/sf3dkFRxmR
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On #MemorialDay, we remember all those in our armed forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice and mourn with their fam… https://t.co/dCmc7t620Q
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced the Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act. This legislation would establish a new competitive grant program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), dedicated exclusively to providing support services for individuals receiving workforce training and education. Barriers to receiving an education or obtaining the … READ MORE
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
