• Rep. Smith Speaks on Defense Budget at HASC Posture Hearing

    Rep. Smith discusses and explains the proposed defense budget cut strategy during the House Armed Services Committee posture hearing with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey, ...

Smith Statement on the Anniversary of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal

September 20.2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy: “One year ago, President Obama officially repealed the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing lesbian, g...... read more

Smith Statement on Jason Puracal Returning Home to the United States

September 19.2012

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to Jason Puracal being released from prison in Nicaragua and returning home to the United States : The hard work Jason Puracal’s family put in every day to secure his release has finally paid off. After nearly 2 years behind b...... read more

CONGRESSMAN ADAM SMITH EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR ACTION AGAINST CHINA’S EXPORT SUBSIDIES AT WTO

September 18.2012

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s launch of enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization for illegally subsidizing exports for their auto and auto-parts manufacturers: “I was pleased to see tod...... read more

Smith Recognizes African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month

September 18.2012

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement recognizing African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month. This year, the theme for African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month honors those African immigrants who have served in our Armed Forces: “I am proud that Govern...... read more

Smith Statement on Appeals Court Decision to Order Jason Puracal's Release

September 12.2012

Tonight, I was thrilled to hear Jason will be released. The Granada appeals court has annulled Jason’s case and ordered his release. For too long, Jason has been languishing behind bars as the result of a flawed conviction. I am extremely pleased to hear that the situation will soon be rectified whe...... read more

Smith Statement on Anniversary of September 11th

September 11.2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in observance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attack: “Today marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States. As we reflect on this tragic day in our history, my thoughts...... read more

Get information about marine debris / tsunami debris

August 17.2012

Coastal beaches are experiencing an increase in marine debris, likely resulting from the March 2011 tsunami that devastated Japan and claimed nearly 16,000 lives. Tsunami debris may show up on our shores intermittently during the next several years, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admi...... read more

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