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
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement about President Trump’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin: “We should all be gravely concerned about whatever discussions President Trump has had with President Putin behind closed doors. At every turn of his trip to Europe, President Trump has followed a … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement about President Trump’s policy on transgender military service: “President Trump’s decision to ban transgender military service is vicious, inhumane, and utterly wrong. There are scores of transgender men and women serving in the military right now, under a policy that had already … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement about the President’s FY 2019 budget request: “It is essential that we provide the Department of Defense with stable, coherent budgets that enable our military to defend the United States and our allies in a complex threat environment. I … READ MORE
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement about the Nuclear Posture Review: “I am deeply concerned that President Trump’s draft Nuclear Posture Review calls for an expansion of America’s currently unaffordable $1.2 trillion plan to upgrade our nuclear weapons enterprise with even more new nuclear weapon … READ MORE
“Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is irresponsible and contradicts who we are as Americans. DACA provides deportation relief to almost 800,000 immigrants, nearly 18,000 of who live in Washington state. These immigrant youth, known as DREAMers, represent a generation of immigrants who were brought to our country as children, through no … 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
This past weekend white supremacists rallied in Charlottesville, VA with a message of hatred, divisiveness and bigotry. Counter protesters gathered in support of unity, solidarity and inclusion of all people. Violence broke out culminating with a vehicle ramming into the crowd of counter protesters, which ended in the death of a young woman and several … 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
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“While many are still under investigation, 90% of Washington's wildfires are human-caused — they could have been prevented. Do everything you can to prevent new fires from starting. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Our firefighters need us to do our part. #WaWILDFIRE”Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor and celebrate the contributions of American workers.
This is a meaningful day for me. My father was a ramp serviceman at SeaTac Airport and active in the local Machinist’s Union. I know firsthand how important labor unions are in the lives of American workers and their families, which is why I have consistently supported workers’ rights and will continue to support legislation that protects our workforce as long as I am in Congress.
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Understanding how social determinants impact health can help us all identify and address health disparities and to promote overall health equity. #teethmatter #NPHW
A healthy community is a strong, resilient community. This National Public Health Week reminds us all of the critical role public health and public health measures like water fluoridation play in preventing disease and promoting health equity. #NPHW #teethmatter
A healthy community is a strong community. That past 12 months has made clear the important role public health plays in strengthening communities through disease prevention, public awareness, and enacting health policies based on science and facts. #teethmatter #NPHW
That past 12 years has made clear the important role public health plays in strengthening communities through disease prevention, public awareness, and enacting health policies based on science and facts. #teethmatter #NPHW
BIPOC communities disproportionately experience poorer oral health as a result of the social determinants of health like where live, learn, work and play. Public health measures like water fluoridation help address oral health disparities by helping to prevent cavities. #teethmatter #NPHW
The past 12 months have underscored just how truly important public health for individual and community health. Investing in public health shows better health outcomes and lower health spending overall and saves lives. In the case of oral health, a CDC study found that fluoridated water saves an average of $32 per person by avoiding treatment for cavities. #teethmatter #NPHW
Consuming too much sugar can impact oral health and maintaining a healthy weight. Consider swapping out sugar-sweetened drinks for refreshing water - fluoridated tap is best - to satisfy thirst and stay hydrated. Here are some simple steps to help make drinking water eaiser and more enjoyable. #teethmatter #NationalNutritionMonth
Because of the #ACA, 1 in 4 Washington residents are enrolled through the health benefits exchange. #teethmatter #ProtectOurCare #ACAanniversary
The choice is simple, choose both. Oral health is health because a healthy mouth is integral to overall health. #teethmatter #WOHD21
March is designated as National Nutrition Month! What better way to recognize this observance than to urge people to choose water (fluoridated tap water is best) over sugar-sweetened drinks to quench thirst, stay hydrated and cleanse mouths after meals. #teethmatter #NationalNutritionMonth
In recognition of March 8th being International Women's Day, Oral Health Watch thanks and honors the diverse group of women oral health providers who advance dental health in Washington state and beyond.
#teethmatter #internationalwomensDay2021
This National Dentist's Day, please thank your dentist - and in particular the oral health care providers who care for at-risk, vulnerable and underserved populations throughout Washington state. After all, oral health is health! #teethmatter #DentistsDay
Thanks to all of the dental assistants who play an important role in promoting oral health. #teethmatter #DARW21 #DentalAssistantRecognitionWeek
This year's Nat'l Children's Dental Health Month theme is "Water, Nature's Drink!" Check out how replacing sugar-sweetened drinks with water can lead to improved oral health and overall health for kids in link below.
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Wishing a happy and generous Ramadan to all celebrating this month in #WA09 and around the world! #RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem
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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
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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
