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December 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today released the following statement on the vandalism against his home in Bellevue, Washington regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

"Last night, my house was vandalized by people advocating for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. This attack is sadly reflective of the coarsening of the political discourse in our country, and is completely unwarranted, unnecessary, and harmful to our political system.

November 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the hostage release in Gaza.


November 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), established by Congress to reduce global poverty and promote good governance. Rep. Smith has long advocated for the MCC, helping to secure billions of dollars over the past twenty years to support their work around the world.


November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced the Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-Around Support Services Fund Act, which would help fund transportation, housing, and childcare stipends, pay for lost hourly wages, and cover certification costs for those enrolled in pre-apprenticeships. The bill would increase access to these programs and ultimately give more people a pathway to good-paying, high-quality jobs.


November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) today introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act, which would give grazing permit holders the flexibility to voluntarily waive their permits on federal lands. This legislation will enable smart land-use practices that compensate ranchers at a fair rate and conserve public lands across the country.


October 31, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding House Republican Leadership's partisan proposal for aid to Israel.

October 28, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding Israel and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

"I strongly support the goal of significantly degrading and ultimately eliminating the Hamas terrorist organization. Israel must do all they can to make sure Hamas is never again able to carry out terrorist attacks. The horrors of the October 7th attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas militants should make that clear to everyone.

October 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joined over 100 members of the House of Representatives in sending a letter to President Biden regarding the situation in the Middle East. See below for the full letter.


October 7, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement in response to Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.

"I vehemently condemn today's attack against the people of Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. It is becoming increasingly apparent this was a well-planned and coordinated attack; intent on killing civilians and causing as much destruction as possible. There is simply no justification for this type of cowardly and senseless assault.

October 3, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding the vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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