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June 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 256, to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.


June 16, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1187, the Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act.


June 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act today to help promote affordable housing near transit lines and city centers.


May 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement on Memorial Day:

"On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who served in our armed forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of our country. Memorial Day is a solemn time to reflect but should not be the only day we remember that sacrifice. Today and every day, we honor those who gave everything to protect our freedom.

Issues: Veterans

May 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after visiting the Seattle Fire Department to discuss the award-winning Health One Program and its impact on the community.

Issues: Health Care

May 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.


May 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act.

Issues: Government

May 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.Res. 275, Condemning Horrific Shootings in Atlanta/Reaffirming Our Commitment to Combat Hate and Violence Against AAPI Community, a resolution on which he is a cosponsor.


May 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed S. 937, the Senate-passed COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.