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Smith Reintroduces Global Poverty Act
May 21, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) reintroduced the Global Poverty Act yesterday, legislation that would require the Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to combat and reduce global poverty.
Smith's Statement on Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009
May 13, 2009
Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the House passage of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009:
"Today, the House passed what should be the final war supplemental spending bill. Among other things, the supplemental provides funds for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan as well as economic and military support for Pakistan. Going forward, spending for military operations will be requested through the President's annual budget, not emergency supplemental spending requests.
Smith Votes for Stronger Consumer Protections, Accountability in Financial Markets
May 6, 2009
Press Release
Today, Congressman Smith voted for H.R. 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009, aimed at curbing abusive and predatory lending. Yesterday, Smith voted for an amended version of S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, that would expand federal fraud laws to cover funds disbursed under last year's $700 billion financial industry bailout and the $787 billion stimulus package. Together, these bills demand unprecedented consumer protection and stricter accountability and transparency for our country's financial institutions.
Rep. Smith Honors Winner of Annual Congressional Art Competition
May 1, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith congratulated Arunan Mukphrom today for winning this year's 9th District Congressional Art Contest. His piece, a charcoal "Self Portrait" was selected ahead of 26 other entries by a five member panel of art enthusiasts from around the 9th District. Arunan Mukphrom is from Kent and is a 10th grader at Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn.
Rep. Smith Leads Delegation to Africa
April 22, 2009
Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recently returned from leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Africa and the Middle East, including stops in Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco and Burkina Faso. The purpose of the trip was to educate key Congressional Members about the political, security and humanitarian situations of key countries in the region. U.S. Reps. Jim Cooper (D-TN), Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), David Scott (D-GA) and Erik Paulsen (R-MN) joined Rep. Smith on the trip.
Rep. Smith Leads Delegation to Africa
April 22, 2009
Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recently returned from leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Africa and the Middle East, including stops in Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco and Burkina Faso. The purpose of the trip was to educate key Congressional Members about the political, security and humanitarian situations of key countries in the region. U.S. Reps. Jim Cooper (D-TN), Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), David Scott (D-GA) and Erik Paulsen (R-MN) joined Rep. Smith on the trip.
Smith's Statement in Recognition of Earth Day
April 21, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement in honor of Earth Day:
Rep. Adam Smith's Statement on President Obama's Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan
March 26, 2009
Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement concerning President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan:

"President Obama's strategy puts America's focus back where it should be: on the threat from al Qaeda. For far too long, we had no strategy and failed to devote the resources and personnel needed to defeat al Qaeda and deny it safe haven in Afghanistan and Pakistan. While nothing about this region is easy, the President's first-ever strategy demonstrates a stronger, smarter, and more comprehensive approach to countering al Qaeda and its allies.

Statement on the Administration's Announcement to Dispatch Two Senior Officials to Syria
March 2, 2009
Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, made the following statement after the Obama Administration announced it will dispatch two senior officials to Syria. Congressman Smith recently returned from a trip to Syria where he met with President Bashar al-Assad and discussed a fresh start to relations with Syria.

Smith Hails Inclusion of Trade Adjustment Assistance Bill in Economic Recovery Package
February 12, 2009
Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today applauded the inclusion of legislation to expand and improve the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program in the Economic Recovery Package. The measure will extend TAA to service industry workers, increase funding for and improve access to training, health care, and income support, and create a program to address community-wide needs.