Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement about President Trump’s reported request that the Department of Defense organize him a massive military parade: “I am greatly concerned by the reports that President Trump is requesting the Defense Department put together a self-aggrandizing military parade. That would … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about President Trump’s announced expansion of surplus military equipment transfers to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies under the 1033 program: “This is a dangerous decision. After a careful interagency review, the Obama administration halted the provision of surplus armored vehicles, bayonets, grenade … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – More than 50 Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, and the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus today wrote to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. to urge that they not comply with any unconstitutional directive to ban transgender individuals from serving in … READ MORE
Washington, DC – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about President Trump’s remarks to service members at the commissioning of the USS Ford urging members of the military to lobby Congress on his behalf: “I condemn President Trump’s remarks. We need to be one-hundred percent clear that it is utterly beyond … READ MORE
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Defense Department’s newly announced policy on transgender servicemembers: “This policy is an important step toward ensuring that our military is strong and inclusive. It will protect the rights of transgender individuals who already … READ MORE
Washington D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement on the announcement that Secretary Carter will allow for all military positions to be open to women: I applaud Secretary of Defense Ash Carter for taking action on policy guidelines that close certain combat occupations to women. As a result of these changes, anyone, regardless … 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
