Press Releases

Congressman Smith Statement on the Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
June 25, 2013
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Today, the Supreme Court ruled on two cases dealing with same-sex marriage. In the case of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Court ruled the law unconstitutional, citing the Fifth Amendment, and enabling the federal government to recognize same-sex marriage. The Court also decided that those trying to reinstate Proposition 8 had no standing, effectively restoring marriage equality in California. Congressman Smith released the following statement after the decisions:

Congressman Smith Statement on Voting Rights Act Decision
June 25, 2013
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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) invalidated Section Four of the Voting Rights Act, a key provision that protects voting rights in nine states that historically have had discriminatory voting practices. The decision found that Section Four of the law had an outdated formula that placed undue federal burden on the nine states. Congressman Smith released the following statement after the decision:
Congressman Smith Statement on JBLM Stryker Brigade Combat Team
June 24, 2013
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement following the Army's announcement on force structure changes:
Congressman Smith Statement on Farm Bill and SNAP Funding
June 19, 2013
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Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement regarding his vote against the farm bill, which would have cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by $20.5 billion:
U.S. Army Approves Funds to Replace Tacoma Armory
June 18, 2013
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At the urging of U.S. Representatives Adam Smith, Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer, the U.S. Army has approved funds to construct a National Guard Readiness Center to replace the old Tacoma Armory. The three Members of Congress wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Army earlier this year highlighting the need for a replacement.

7 Members of Washington State Delegation Urge DOJ to Respect States' Marijuana Laws
June 17, 2013
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Seven members of the Washington State Congressional Delegation sent a letter urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to respect the will of Washington State voters as it pertains to marijuana. In the letter, led by Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA-09), Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Denny Heck (D-WA-10), Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06), and Jim McDermott (D-WA-07) asked that DOJ provide clarity and certainty for their constituents and work with state regulators to protect the rights of those obeying state law.

Reps. Smith, Gibson, Udall Lead Bipartisan Effort Against Indefinite Detention
June 11, 2013
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Congressman Adam Smith, Republican Congressman Chris Gibson, and Senator Mark Udall, who serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation to ensure that any individual detained on U.S. soil under the Authorization of Military Force (AUMF) has access to due process. The bills would repeal the provision in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 that requires mandatory military custody of any individual captured on U.S. soil and suspected of terrorism.
Congressman Smith Statement on 50th Anniversary of Equal Pay Act
June 9, 2013
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), made the following statement to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act:
Congressman Smith Statement on Amendment Targeting DREAMers in Homeland Appropriations Bill
June 5, 2013
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Today, Congressman Smith voted against the Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which included an amendment offered by Steve King (R-IA) that would prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funds from going to the continued implementation of the Obama Administration's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) that protects DREAMers from deportation:
Congressman Smith's Rural Economic Vitalization Act Gaining Support
June 4, 2013
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Just days after Congressman Adam Smith reintroduced the Rural Economic Vitalization Act (REVA), the legislation has received broad support from several organizations and has been cosponsored by 8 members of Congress. Below are statements of support for REVA.

Mike Hudak, Leader, Sierra Club Grazing Team