Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today issued the following statement after the House passed a number of bills regarding the recent developments in Hong Kong:
"The critical bills passed by the House of Representatives today will hold leaders in Beijing accountable at a time when Hong Kong's freedom is under threat. These bills are more important than ever as actions to undermine the freedom of the people of Hong Kong become increasingly violent.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's announcement regarding a Turkish military operation in Northern Syria that would put American-supported Kurdish forces near the border in harm's way.
"The Trump Administration's recently announced decision to withdraw U.S. military personnel from Northern Syria will harm American-backed Kurdish troops and is a catastrophic mistake.
Statement from Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09):
"The Expansion and Troubling Use of ICE Detention"
House Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship
September 26, 2019
Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) issued the following statement:
"The evidence is clear that President Trump withheld congressionally approved military assistance to pressure Ukrainian President Zelensky to dig up dirt on a political opponent. The President has yet to deny these allegations. If true, it is a brazen abuse of presidential power and an impeachable offense.
Washington D.C.-Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) issued the following statement on the passing of Dr. Emily Clyburn:
"Sara and I are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Dr. Emily Clyburn. We are all offering our condolences and prayers for our friend James Clyburn, their daughters Mignon, Jennifer, and Angela, their extended family, and all those whose lives Emily touched.
Washington D.C.-Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) announced that he has named Amanda Wyma-Bradley as Legislative Assistant and Justin Weiss as Communications Director.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's new rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which would prohibit Title X grantees from providing or referring patients for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or medical emergency:
"The Trump administration is forcing Planned Parenthood grantees out of Title X with a gag rule that will impact women across the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today issued the following statement on the current conditions affecting residents in the disputed territories of Jammu and Kashmir in India. In addition to meeting with district constituents with family in the area, Smith also spoke with His Excellency Harsh Vardhan Shringla, India's ambassador to the United States and reiterated the following position:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's recently proposed rule from the Department of Labor, which would allow businesses with federal contracts to skirt worker protections if they cite "religious objections" as their reason for discrimination:
Washington, D.C.