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Rep. Smith Statement on the Hostage Situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas
January 16, 2022
Press Release
SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement in response to the hostage situation that took place at a synagogue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas on Saturday.
Issues: Gun Violence Prevention
Reps. Smith, Porter, and Bush Advocate for Increased Federal Funding for Crisis Response Alternatives in Letter to Appropriators
January 12, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Katie Porter (D-Calif.), and Cori Bush (D-Mo.) led 48 members of the House in urging the leadership of the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations to set aside robust federal funding for the creation and expansion of alternative crisis response teams to address mental health and substance abuse issues.

Rep. Smith Statement on the First Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection
January 6, 2022
Press Release
SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the Insurrection of the U.S. Capitol during Congress' proceedings to certify the 2020 general election results on January 6, 2021.
Rep. Smith Urges Biden Administration to Address Banking Access Issues for Money Service Businesses in Washington State
January 5, 2022
Press Release

SEATTLE, WA - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) sent Secretary of Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Acting Comptroller Michael J.

Rep. Smith Statement on the Signing of the FY22 NDAA into Law
December 28, 2021
Press Release
SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) was signed into law for the 61st consecutive year by President Joe Biden. S. 1605, the bipartisan, bicameral final text of the FY22 NDAA, passed the House by a vote of 363-70 and the Senate by a vote of 88-11.
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Rep. Smith Statement on Appointment of Teresita Batayola to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
December 20, 2021
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SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), today issued the following statement after President Biden announced his intent to appoint Teresita Batayola, President and Chief Executive Officer of International Community Health Services, to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI):

American Rescue Plan Delivers $395.6 million to King County Metro Transit
December 14, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $395.6 million grant award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Washington.
Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Rep. Smith Statement on passing of Former Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld
December 5, 2021
Press Release
SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld.
Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act
November 19, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after he voted to pass H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act.

"Thanks to President Biden's vision and Speaker Pelosi's leadership, today the House passed one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in our nation's history. The Build Back Better Act will make transformational investments in communities across the country to improve the lives of our children and families.
Issues: Immigration Reform Energy and Environment America's Workers Education Housing Health Care Budget
Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Address Aviation Noise and Emissions as a Matter of Environmental Justice and Health Equity
November 18, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act, which would help communities near airports and airflight pathways monitor and mitigate aviation noise and emissions.

Issues: Aviation Noise and Emissions Energy and Environment