Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) will host a press conference unveiling the Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017. The press conference will occur at 10:45am ET in room 2118 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Ranking Member Smith released the following embargoed statement on the … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about the existence of evidence indicating collusion between members of President Trump’s team and the Russian government: “As we discuss the issue of Russian collusion, it is important for people to keep in mind the following: It is … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about President Trump giving highly classified information to the Russians: “We need to be clear about the gravity of what President Trump has done here. It is an extremely serious deed to hand sensitive information from our allies … READ MORE
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to President Trump’s irresponsible executive order regarding refugees and visas: “President Trump’s reckless executive order on refugees and visa restrictions is contrary to America’s founding principles and threatens our nation’s security. The President has chosen to act in direct contrast to our nation’s proud history of … READ MORE
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
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement on passage of the FY 2017 NDAA conference report: “This bill makes a valuable contribution to our country’s national security. While it does not contain everything we could have hoped for, the bill includes a number of positive improvements … READ MORE
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement today in response to the National Rifle Association’s release of a misguided video: “The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) latest video shows how out of touch it is with finding common sense solutions to the issues of the day. In 2013, the year in which the … READ MORE
Washington D.C. (Link) – Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement regarding his opposition to the Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act: Terrorism is about spreading fear. As we combat violent extremism and the spread of dangerous propaganda, we must recognize that hateful ideology originates both overseas and at home. Since the 9/11 attacks, domestic terrorists have … 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
