Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement on Fort Hood Allegations

May 15.2013

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement regarding allegations against a service member who was as a sexual assault prevention and response coordinator at Fort Hood: “If true, the latest sexual assault allegation released by the Army...... read more

Congressman Smith Statement on Fairchild Airmen Killed in Crash in Kyrgyzstan

May 05.2013

Congressman Smith released the following statement after the airmen of the U.S. Air Force KC-135 that crashed in Kyrgyzstan were identified as being from Fairchild Air Force Base: "My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the Airmen who died in this tragic accident in Kyrgyzs...... read more

Congressman Smith Statement on Cinco De Mayo

May 05.2013

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in recognition of Cinco de Mayo: "Today, families across our country celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a day when a Mexican militia defeated a larger French military at the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo remains an inspirational part of history... read more

Congressman Smith Statement on Boeing Providing Pension Survivor Benefits for Same-Sex Partners

April 30.2013

Today, Boeing announced that they will be extending their Pension Value Plan and BSS Retirement Plan to same-sex spouses and domestic partners as beneficiaries for pension survivor benefits. The expansion of pension beneficiaries are a continuation of Boeing’s long history of leadership in respectin...... read more

Ranking Member Adam Smith’s Statement on Situation in Syria

April 25.2013

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement today in response to reports that the Assad regime used chemical weapons in Syria: “Based on the intelligence that we have, it appears that the Assad regime has used chemical weapons against the Syr...... read more

Des Moines Town Hall

April 23.2013

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith will host a Town Hall on May 2, 2013 at Highline Community College. Congressman Smith is looking forward to meeting with constituents and hearing their concerns. Who: Congressman Adam Smith What: Rep. Smith is hosting a Town Hall event where constituents can mee...... read more

Smith Statement on the Federal Way Shooting

April 22.2013

Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement after 5 people were killed in a Federal Way shooting: “I am stunned and saddened by the shooting that left 5 people dead in Federal Way. As details continue to emerge about the shooting, I will work with law enforcement to help provide any assi...... read more

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