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June 22, 2023

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.


June 15, 2023

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.


May 31, 2023
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

May 29, 2023
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

May 26, 2023

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

May 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act, the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assistance Act, and the Professional's Access to Health (PATH) Workforce Integration Act. These three bills would help immigrants enter health care professions, including primary care physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and technicians, and alleviate the shortage of workers that has taken a toll on our health care system.


May 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the district council elections taking place in Puntland, Somalia on May 25.


May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding H.R. 2, the House Republican bill on immigration.

"I want to find meaningful solutions to our broken immigration system, but the House Republicans' bill is not the answer. H.R. 2 would destroy our asylum system, restart construction on an expensive and ineffective border wall, and drastically expand the detention of children and families.


May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Grant Assistance and Technical Education (GATE) Act, which would provide community-based health organizations with assistance navigating the federal grantmaking process and create grant opportunities for these organizations. Community-based organizations are crucial to closing health equity gaps in communities across the country, but often lack the experience and capacity to apply for and obtain grant funding.

Issues:Health Care

May 2, 2023

SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) recently announced the 15 Community Project Funding Requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.