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My heart goes out to the workers and families affected by yesterday's tragic chemical explosion in Longview. I stand with the people of southwest Washington and fully support the community's efforts to get the answers and support they deserve. I am grateful for the first responders and local leaders working around the clock for their neighbors during this incredibly difficult time.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement:
"Tonight, a gunman opened fire on a Secret Service security booth outside the White House. Secret Service returned fire, killing the suspect, while a bystander was also struck. The President was thankfully unharmed, and this investigation is ongoing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), released the following statement on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
“This evening, law enforcement acted swiftly to protect the President, Vice President, First Lady, Cabinet members, and attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a gunman opened fire.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement:
“Today, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that President Trump’s tariffs represent an unconstitutional expansion of executive power and that his reciprocal tariffs on nearly every country are illegal. After months of uncertainty caused by his shifting tariff policies, this decision marks an important step toward lowering costs for those in our state and across the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after voting against the Senate-passed funding package that includes two-weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the passage of several Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that will deliver federal investments to support transportation connections, public facilities, emergency services, workforce training, and community infrastructure across South King County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, the Senate passed an appropriations package that will bring $6,316,000 in community project funds back to our community. The president will likely sign these into law within the coming days, bringing federal funding to important initiatives on environmental protection, public safety, and economic opportunity locally.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) announced the successful passage of multiple Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that will deliver critical federal investments in water infrastructure, public safety, overdose response, reentry services, and STEM education across South King County and Seattle.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), released the following statement after voting no on the deal to reopen the federal government:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government: