Press Releases
September 30, 2009
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted in support of the 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, legislation that will help move America toward energy independence, protect the environment and rebuild our infrastructure. The bill also provides important funding for energy and water related projects in Washington state. Smith was able to secure funding for a number of important local projects.
September 29, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who recently returned from a trip to Pakistan, made the following statement applauding the passage of the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009:
September 25, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) joined together to call on FEMA to conduct a comprehensive emergency preparedness and response exercise to take place in the Green River Valley as it faces a high risk of flooding due to damage at the Howard Hanson Dam. The exercise would help to ensure preparation at all levels to address the personal and economic impact of potential flooding and storm damage.
September 24, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement concerning the Air Force's draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the aerial refueling tanker:
September 8, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in regard to Russell Investments' decision to move its headquarters from Tacoma to downtown Seattle:
"I am very disappointed in the Russell Company's decision to relocate from Tacoma. Despite Russell's decision to relocate, the business climate of Tacoma and the South Sound region remains desirable and highly competitive and I am confident our local economy will continue to grow and strengthen.
"I am very disappointed in the Russell Company's decision to relocate from Tacoma. Despite Russell's decision to relocate, the business climate of Tacoma and the South Sound region remains desirable and highly competitive and I am confident our local economy will continue to grow and strengthen.
September 3, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement based on news reports that the World Trade Organization's interim ruling declared launch aid to Airbus an illegal subsidy:
July 29, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) announced legislation that will improve health care while reducing costs.
The Medicare and Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology will create a demonstration project using health information technology to manage chronic disease for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
The Medicare and Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology will create a demonstration project using health information technology to manage chronic disease for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
July 29, 2009
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) secured nearly $18 million for local defense related projects. The projects were including in the Defense Appropriations Act, which supports our troops by providing them with weapons and equipment necessary for our national defense and makes investments in their health, well-being and overall readiness.
July 28, 2009
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) announced more than $8 million in grants to fund the hiring and rehiring of local law enforcement officers under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
July 27, 2009
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the Military Family Leave Act of 2009, a bill that will provide military families with the ability to spend quality time with their deployed or deploying loved ones. Specifically, this legislation would provide two weeks of unpaid leave to the spouse, children, or parents of a member of the military who receives notification of deployment or is currently deployed.