2012 Annual Ninth District Day
Tune in live on May 10, 2012 as Congressman Adam Smith and constituents from the Ninth District engage with national leaders in policy and media during the Congressman Smith's Annual Ninth District Day.
U.S. Congressman Adam Smith - Representing Washington's 9th District
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International Worker's Day
Rep. Smith commemorates International Worker's Day with local workers, One America and Working Washington during their march in Seattle.
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Congressman Smith on C-Span's Washington Journal
Watch Rep. Smith's interview on C-Span's Washington Journal where he discusses national security, the defense budget and answers questions from viewers.
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Congressman Smith Celebrates National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
A special message from Congressman Smith on celebrating National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Congressman Smith and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
Rep. Smith meets with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
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Adam meets with Executive Vice-President Hyunuk-Kim and North American Vice-Chairperson Young Ho Kim of the National Unification Advisory Council, an organization designed to help develop policies for a peaceful, democratic unification of North and South Korea.
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Rep. Smith meets with a member of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce.
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Rep. Smith meets with Washington State Drinking Water winner Marc Marcantonio, General Manager at Mt. View Edgewood Water Company and Brad Anderson, Board Member at the Evergreen Rural Water of Washington before the national competition in Washington, D.C.
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Rep. Smith meets with Pierce County Executive, Pat McCarthy and Executive Directory of External Affairs, Keri Rooney to discuss Puyallup River flood control, the first responders communications system, transportation priorities and economic development issues in our community.
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Rep. Smith hosts a Community Conversation with members of the Asian Pacific Islander community within the 9th District at the City of Tukwila's Council Chambers.
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Smith Statement on Congressional Letter to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua Asking for Improved Conditions and Independent Investigation of Jason Puracal's Case
May 10.2012Congressman Smith (WA-09) made the following statement regarding the letter sent to President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua asking for improved detainee conditions and an independent investigation of Jason Puracal's case: “Jason Puracal, an American citizen, is being held in a Nicaraguan prison in depl...... read more
Smith Statement on the Reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank
May 09.2012Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: "I’m pleased my colleagues were able to reach an agreement to reauthorize and raise the lending limits for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im). Ex-Im provides critical financ...... read more
Congressman Smith Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
May 02.2012Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month: “This May, we celebrate the seventh annual Jewish American History Month and honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans have made to our country. Overcoming prejudice in search of the fre...... read more
Smith Talks About Corporations as Citizens
April 17.2012Each week, Congressman Adam Smith will answer your questions in Tacoma Weekly. To submit questions and read past responses, visit Tacoma Weekly online. Here is this week's question submitted by a reader for that ongoing effort: QUESTION: "I am deeply concerned about the idea of corporations being... read more
Secretary of the Navy Names Next-Generation Attack Submarine the USS Washington
April 13.2012Secretary of the Navy Ray Maybus announced today that in honor of the contributions and support Washington state has given the military, one of the next five Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Washington (SSN 787). The submarine will be the third ship to bear the state’s name. Th...... read more
Rep. Smith Discusses National Security, the Budget and Ending Indefinite Detention on The Impact
April 11.2012Congressman Smith discusses national security, his efforts to eliminate indefinite detention in the U.S., criticisms of the fiscal year 2013 Congressional budget proposals and changes to the 9th district with Jessica Gao of "The Impact" on TVW. Watch the full interview below: ... read more
Rep. Adam Smith to Sponsor U.S. Service Academy Night
April 02.2012On Tuesday, April 10, Rep. Adam Smith will host U.S. Service Academy Night at Columbia Junior High School in Fife. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about obtaining a Congressional Nomination to one of the United States Service Academies, and meet field representatives from the U.S. ...... read more
