Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2026) – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement:
"Earlier today, my district office received a suspicious letter containing a powdery substance, like others sent to Congressional offices across the country. My staff has been safely evacuated, and I thank the Kent Police Department and the Renton Fire Department for their quick action."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2026) – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement:
“Unchecked settler violence in the West Bank is unacceptable. Within the last several days, Palestinians, European diplomats, and American journalist Heidi Levine have faced horrifying attacks by settlers.
"Last night, President Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russia mandated by Congress in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, just two days before the law was set to take effect. By waiving these sanctions, President Trump is yet again siding with his dictator friend Putin and leaving President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people to fend for themselves.
“President Trump’s decision to launch an unnecessary war of choice with Iran has been disastrous. The war has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 service members and more than 800 wounded, over $40 billion in taxpayer dollars spent, thousands of civilians killed and injured, spiking gas prices, rising costs for everyday American families, and further regional instability.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 1, 2026) – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act and the Internationally Trained Physicians Assistance Act, two bills to help immigrants enter the U.S. health care workforce and address the nation's growing shortage of health care providers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement"
"Over the past few weeks, I have been dealing with some medical issues and was scheduled to have a procedure. Unfortunately, this procedure was postponed, causing me to miss several votes in the House over the past few days in session.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2026) – Rep. Adam Smith today introduced the Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026, legislation that would require large aerospace manufacturers to include worker representatives and safety experts on their boards of directors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2026) – Today, Rep. Adam Smith introduced a resolution built on a simple idea: a dollar earned should be a dollar taxed, full stop. This resolution calls on Congress to start simplifying the tax code so working-class Americans and the ultra-wealthy play by the same rules.