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October 12, 2017

"I cannot begin to stress how utterly immoral it would be for brave men and women who are currently serving in the U.S. military to be kicked out, and lose their careers, purely because of discrimination," said Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. "This bipartisan legislation would prevent that kind of mindless discriminatory purge, and it is an important step toward reversing President Trump's ban on transgender military service.


October 10, 2017

"Dismantling the Clean Power Plan is a direct attack on the health of Americans and the future of our climate. As the very real impacts of climate change continue to devastate vulnerable communities both at home and abroad, the United States cannot ignore our responsibility to defend the environment against the harmful effects of pollution.


October 6, 2017

"Today, in an abhorrent attack on women's rights the Trump Administration ended the federal requirement for employers to cover birth control. This dangerous decision turns back the clock by enabling employers to discriminate under the guise of religious freedom. The birth control mandate has allowed millions to access affordable contraception and given women autonomy over their reproductive health and futures. Health care must include access to affordable birth control and reproductive services.


October 4, 2017

Congress has a responsibility to put forth a budget that expands opportunities for American families to prosper. We must invest in education, affordable health care, rebuilding our collapsing infrastructure, and growing our economy for everyone. The Democratic budget proposals offered this week on the House Floor would do just that.


October 2, 2017

"The military effort in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands continues to be significantly under-resourced and we are still not responding properly to the logistical needs at hand. These U.S. citizens are in desperate need of heliborne airlift and search capability, truck drivers, and civil engineers to clear roads and enable the delivery of food, water, and supplies. The center of Puerto Rico is still almost entirely cut off from the outside world as a result of power outages, blocked and washed-out roads, and the destruction of telecommunication infrastructure.


October 2, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced theDignity for Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to reform the systemic problems in our immigration detention system.


September 27, 2017

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about this week's incident regarding racial slurs at the Air Force Academy Preparatory School:


September 26, 2017

Washington, D.C. 'Today, House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) and Rep. Nydia M. Vel'zquez (D-NY) led 145 Members of Congress in writing a letter to President Trump demanding that the Department of Defense deploy additional resources to aid recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.


September 24, 2017

Washington, D.C. -Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) made the following statement about President Trump's response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico:


September 19, 2017
Blog Post

One of the most significant challenges facing the future of American foreign policy is the ongoing reorganization planning at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Last week marked a milestone in that process, with State and USAID submitting their reform proposals to the White House. Such efforts have the potential to fundamentally shift how the United States conducts essential aid and relief missions.