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Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Adam Smith reintroduced the Accountability in Immigration Detention Act, legislation that would create enforceable standards and improve conditions at immigration detention centers while encouraging alternatives to detention and the repeal of th
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement announcing his opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act:
I am very happy to have returned to Washington, D.C. after time away during my recovery from a second hip surgery this spring. I am pleased to share that my condition continues to progress and I am now able travel to DC and attend more events in the 9th District.
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith offered an amendment during markup of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) designed to allow DREAMers an opportunity to serve in the military and earn permanent legal status. While the amendment was withdrawn on procedural grounds, Smith pledged to continue to push the legislation as the NDAA process continues.
Today, Congressman Smith became a cosponsor of the Raise the Wage Act introduced by Senator Patty Murray and Ed & Workforce Chairman Bobby Scott. This legislation would raise the minimum wage nationwide to $12.00 per hour by 2020. Congressman Smith released the following statement in support of the bill:
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the earthquake in Nepal:
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on the confirmation of Loretta Lynch:
"I am glad to see the Senate finally confirm Loretta Lynch as our next Attorney General. Ms. Lynch, who is the first African American woman Attorney General, has spent her career promoting civil rights and equality. I look forward to working with her in this new capacity. I also want to thank former Attorney General Eric Holder for his dedicated service to our country through many difficult challenges."
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement on Earth Day:
"Protecting our planet is one of our greatest challenges. Climate change continues to result in unpredictable and extreme temperatures, rising sea levels, and extreme weather, all of which threaten our environment and future generations. In order to address the growing problem of climate change and to conserve our natural resources, Congress must make major improvements to our nation's energy policy and take meaningful steps to reduce the impacts of global climate change.
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement recognizing Equal Pay Day:
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement on the Senate HELP Committee marking up the Elementary and Secondary Education Act this week: