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Rep. Smith Votes Against Republican Cuts to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding
July 28, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after he voted against the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill advanced by House Republicans.
Issues: Budget Veterans Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
July 20, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.

Issues: Aviation Noise and Emissions Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action
June 29, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action, heavily restricting how universities can consider race in admissions decisions.
Issues: Education
Rep. Smith Applauds $33 Million Grant to King County Metro for Electric Buses
June 26, 2023
Press Release
SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it is awarding over $33 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to King County Metro through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program.
Issues: Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Smith Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
June 24, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.
"Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's radical ruling in Dobbs v.
Issues: Civil Rights Health Care
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders in the Ninth District Applaud Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill
June 22, 2023
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FAA Reauthorization Bill Includes Noise and Other Important Provisions Advocated for by Rep. Smith

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) recently advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which includes Representative Adam Smith's legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, important aviation noise provisions, and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington's Ninth District.

Issues: Aviation Noise and Emissions Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure
BREAKING: House T&I Committee Includes Rep. Smith's Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, Other Important Aviation Noise Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill
June 15, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure(T&I) advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which included his legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington's Ninth District.

Issues: Aviation Noise and Emissions Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Smith Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
May 31, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

"Tonight, I voted to advance the Bipartisan Budget Agreement - a deal that will save our economy from a devastating default on our debt. The Bipartisan Budget Agreement prevents the worst possible economic crisis while rejecting Republicans' most extreme demands to slash crucial programs for children and families.
Issues: Budget
Rep. Smith Statement on Memorial Day
May 29, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day.

"On Memorial Day, we solemnly honor the men and women in the armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The selfless service, sense of duty, and strength of courage of those who wear the uniform means every American and our country is more secure.
Issues: Veterans
Rep. Smith Statement on Mental Health Awareness Month
May 26, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding Mental Health Awareness Month.

"May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to have honest conversations about mental health and what we can do to find and advance solutions to the nationwide mental health crisis. It is estimated that more than one in five adults in the United States live with a mental health condition. It has taken me a long time to talk about publicly, but I have had my own struggles with mental health.

Issues: Health Care