Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement in support of President Obama’s request for Economic Support Funds to Somalia: Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Adam Smith wrote the House Appropriations Committee a letter expressing strong support for the President’s request of $87.7 million in Economic Support Funds to promote stability and economic … READ MORE
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement on remittances to Somalia: “It’s now been over a month since Merchants Bank closed their accounts with Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) leaving Somali Americans in the 9th District and across the country without any avenues to send money to their families back home. This is an … READ MORE
Thanks to both the Eastside and South King County Democrats for inviting me to speak at their dinners last night! It was a great time.
I'm proud to have joined with other House Democrats to pass the Equality Act yesterday. It's well past the time that we end discrimination against LGBTQIA+ Americans.
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The House just passed a sweeping LGBTQ rights bill
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The Equality Act would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people.
Thank you, Rep. Adam Smith, We appreciate you.
An outright fraud perpetrated on the American people.
So unfortunate.
Adam Lee Smith
As a gay man I'm furious YOU failed to stop any regression Trump has enacted against me. THIS IS USELESS POSTURING. STOP HIM. SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP.
Predatory perverts always bothering innocents.MORE .PROOF DEMOCRATS ARE CREEPS! #3RD PARTY INDEPENDENT NO MORE SEX PRIORITY FOR DEVIANTS.
Good thoughts for this bill. Hope something good (divine inspiration or common decency) helps it through the Senate.
How about a rights bill for WOMEN-no man shall make law regarding the rights of free choice of their bodies-like men!?
I'm proud to have joined with other House Democrats to pass the #EqualityAct yesterday. It's well past the time th… https://t.co/t7efXM8bfP
2d ago
Alabama's ban on abortion is unequivocally cruel and dangerous. Women must always have the right to choose a safe and legal abortion.
5d ago
With the middle class increasingly left behind, I've introduced the #PROAct w/ my colleagues. Workers must always h… https://t.co/CxHFr0Q0KT
2 weeks ago
I wish Muslims in the 9th District and throughout the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. #RamadanMubarak
2 weeks ago
Trump's new religious exemption rule for health care providers is despicable. Every patient deserves quality care f… https://t.co/nZHVXWO6MI
2 weeks ago
I'm working w/ @PramilaJayapal and @CoryBooker in re-introducing the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act. It'll dir… https://t.co/LxLhvS316m
3 weeks ago
Happy #InternationalWorkersDay! Everyone must have equality of opportunity & my bill H.R. 2370 will ensure that Con… https://t.co/PJfLFdb9Px
3 weeks ago
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
