• 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 T-Mobile, MetroPCS Deal

October 04.2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the proposed T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger: "The proposed merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS has the potential to improve competition in the wireless marketplace, secure many middle-class and high-tech...... read more

Taiwan Admitted into U.S. Visa Waiver Program

October 03.2012

On Tuesday, Taiwan was admitted into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing for easier and more secure travel between the U.S. and Taiwan. The VWP allows foreign nationals from participating countries to enter the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, for the purpose of tourism, or conducting b...... read more

Smith Statement on the Pennsylvania Voter ID Ruling

October 03.2012

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Pennsylvania court ruling on Voter ID law: “I support the recent Pennsylvania court ruling to postpone the implementation of a state law requiring strict voter identification to participate in No...... read more

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the one-year anniversary of the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy: “One year ago, President Obama officially repealed the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing lesbian, g......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

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