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Smith Votes to Protect 99% of Americans from Tax Hikes
Jan 1, 2013 - Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted to avoid the “fiscal cliff” and protect millions of Americans from the largest tax hike in American history. Smith supported the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Senate Amendment to H.R. 8), which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 257-1... More

Chairman Smith Announces GOP Roster for the Science Committee
Dec 12, 2012 - The House Republican Steering Committee has approved the roster of Republican Members on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 113th Congress. The Committee’s Chairman for next Congress, Representative Lamar Smith (R-Texas), issued the following statement welcoming the new members: Ch... More

Smith Congratulates Kerrville’s-Own Johnny Manziel on Winning the Heisman Trophy
Dec 11, 2012 - Congressman Lamar Smith today delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives congratulating Kerrville’s-own Johnny Manziel on winning the Heisman trophy. Congressman Smith: Last weekend, America watched as Kerrville, Texas’ own star quarterback received College Football’s most p... More

Smith’s Child Protection Act Becomes Law
Dec 7, 2012 - President Obama today signed into law the Child Protection Act of 2012 (H.R. 6063), a bipartisan, bicameral bill authored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) to better protect children from sexual predators. Chairman Smith, along wit... More

Congressman Smith's Statement on the "Fiscal Cliff"
Dec 6, 2012 - Congressman Smith: “Americans should not be forced to choose between higher tax rates or devastating cuts to our nation's defense and domestic programs in order to address our national deficit. Republicans have offered to work with President Obama to seek a solution that prevents tax hikes, protect... More

Smith Selected to Chair the Science, Space and Technology Committee
Nov 28, 2012 - Congressional Republicans today selected Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) to chair the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology in the next Congress, which begins in January. Congressman Smith has been a member of the Science Committee since he was first elected. He serves as Chairman of th... More

Senate Approves Smith Bill to Protect Children
Nov 27, 2012 - The U.S. Senate has approved legislation sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) to better protect children from sexual predators. The Child Protection Act (H.R. 6063) provides law enforcement officials with additional resources to combat the growing threat of child por... More

Congressmen Smith and Cuellar Announce $1 Million Grant for UIW Eye Center
Oct 31, 2012 - San Antonio, TX — Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28), along with University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) President Dr. Lou Agnese, today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the University of the Incarnate Word a $1 million federal grant for ... More

Smith Congratulates Local WWII Veteran on French Legion of Honor Award
Sep 25, 2012 - A local area veteran was formally awarded the “Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur” at an event in Paris yesterday for his service to the French people during World War II. U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Robert E. Kelso received the award for his personal contribution as a member of the U.S. Army in the liberat... More

Strong Support for Smith’s STEM Jobs Act
Sep 20, 2012 - Leading up to the House of Representatives’ floor vote on the STEM Jobs Act (H.R. 6429), support for the legislation among national associations, U.S. employers, and trade and professional organizations continues to grow. The STEM Jobs Act boosts job creation and spurs economic growth by eliminating... More

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