Press Releases

Smith to Receive AUSA Outstanding Legislator Award
July 24, 2012
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, will receive the 14th Annual Outstanding Legislator Award from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) on Wednesday July 25, 2012. AUSA President Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, USA, Ret. will present the award during the organization's Capitol Hill ceremony.
Smith Statement on Gov. Gregoire's Appointment of Brigadier General Bret Daugherty as Adjutant General of Washington State
July 22, 2012
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement after Gov. Chris Gregoire announced Brigadier General Bret D. Daugherty as Adjutant General of the State of Washington. General Daugherty will replace Major General Timothy J.
Smith Statement on Introduction of House Bipartisan Legislation on PNTR for Russia and Moldova
July 19, 2012
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee announced they are cosponsoring legislation to terminate Jackson-Vanik status for Russia and Moldova, allowing Permanent Normal Trade Relations to be granted.
Ranking Member Adam Smith Spearheads Effort for Equal Treatment of Military Spouses
June 27, 2012
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith has introduced the Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2012, a bill designed to ensure equality for military and veteran benefits for all military spouses.

Smith Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Affordable Care Act
June 27, 2012
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act:
Smith Statement on the House Holding Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt
June 27, 2012
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt.
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt:
Murray, Cantwell, Dicks, Smith Announce $50 Million OEA Grant for Schools on JBLM
June 24, 2012
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Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Norm Dicks (R-WA-06) and Adam Smith (D-WA-09) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) will award two grants totaling $46,485,468 to the Clover Park School District (CPSD), in Lakewood, to replace two elementary schools on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Smith Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law
June 24, 2012
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Congressman Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the Supreme Court's ruling on the Arizona immigration law:
Smith Statement on Obama Administration Directive on DREAM-Eligible Youth
June 14, 2012
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Congressman Smith (WA-09 ) made the following statement on the decision by the Obama Administration to protect DREAM-eligible youth from deportation:

"The President's announcement today provides relief for undocumented individuals and is a significant step in ensuring we apply our immigration laws fairly. Often, these children were brought here through no choice of their own. Now, as young adults, they pose no threat to our national security or public safety, and deserve a chance to continue contributing to society and to work at achieving their American dream.

Smith Statement on President Obama's Remarks on the Economy
June 13, 2012
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made this statement following President Obama's remarks on the economy:
"Recent discussions about the economy outlined today reflect sharp contrasts in visions for our economic future.