Washington, DC – Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about President Trump’s refusal to impose statutorily mandated sanctions on Russia by the required deadline: “Last summer, Congress passed forceful legislation with a veto-proof majority requiring the imposition of certain sanctions in response to the Russian government’s actions to … READ MORE
Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement following his vote in support of H.R. 3364, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act: “Russian attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election in the United States were flagrant and unacceptable. Their meddling has not been confined simply to our borders – as they carried out aggressive … READ MORE
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. – House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn: “Two months ago, I stated that Lieutenant General Flynn’s judgment was abysmal and he should not be entrusted with policy decisions that affect the safety of the American people. The recent revelations about … READ MORE
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding foreign policy: “Trump flies by the seat of his pants and nowhere is it more clear how dangerous that trait is than his flirtation with disastrous foreign policy ideas. “His invitation to Russia to engage in cybercrime against a presidential … 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
