Press Releases

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced this morning that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) office of Community Planning and Development has awarded the City of Kent a grant for $973,000 and the City of Lakewood a grant of $806,000.

"These grants are very exciting for the cities of Kent and Lakewood and their citizens," Smith said. "The funding will allow these cities to undertake housing and community development activities that will benefit low and moderate income residents. This will provide a tremendous boost for both Kent and Lakewood."

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that in order to ensure he doesn't miss the birth of his second child in mid-June, he will remain in Washington state through the month of June and return to D.C. in July for votes.

"Being 2,500 miles away when you're expecting a child gives you a 50-50 chance of making it back in time for the birth," Smith said. "Those odds aren't good enough - I can't miss the birth of my child. The baby could come at any time and I need to be there for my wife, my daughter and the new baby."

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.), joined by several colleagues in the House and Senate, introduced legislation to increase trade with the Middle East and Muslim world, "The Middle East Trade and Engagement Act of 2003."

In the absence of attention to critical New Economy issues, the New Democrat Coalition today releases "e-genda 2003," its fifth comprehensive technology policy agenda. The New Democrat Coalition is committed to continuing to lead the way in promoting policies to grow and expand the New Economy and to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to succeed in it.

Today, in response to the Boeing Company's release of a list of criteria for site selection for assembly of the 7E7, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) issued the following statement:

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has provided $9,900,131 for New Start funds for station construction along the Tacoma-Lakewood commuter rail segment. The project will include two stations in Tacoma and one station in Lakewood, in addition to a park and ride facility at 512.

Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District's applications for their economic development planning program and for an EDA direct investment. CEDC will receive $100,000 for program implementation and $96,000 to develop an economic cluster development plan for vacant areas adjacent to Sea-Tac Airport.

Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) announced today that he is co-sponsoring legislation to both bring the United States into compliance with World Trade Organization rulings and promote jobs in the United States.

H.R. 1769, The Job Protection Act of 2003, is a bipartisan bill led by Congressmen Phil Crane (R-Ill.) and Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.). It would repeal the FSC/ETI (Foreign Services Corporation/Extraterritorial Income) and replace it with a domestic manufacturing and production income exclusion.