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Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security's revised plan to limit family detention:
"The Department of Homeland Security's revised plan for family detention again fails to address the real issue. We must end family detention, not mend it. Jailing children and mothers has devastating impacts on these families and in order to truly fix this problem we must implement more sensible, humane, and cost-effective alternatives to detention. Our government must get out of the business of detaining families."
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement in support of Trade Adjustment Assistance:
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement opposing Trade Promotion Authority:
"Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), as they are currently being discussed, do not do enough to protect workers and the environment at home and abroad.
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement opposing the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bill:
Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement recognizing the life of Bob Dickerson:
Congressman Smith released the following statement in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) announced action on family detention centers:
Washington, D.C.: Congressman Adam Smith and Senator Patty Murray released the following statement upon hearing that Nestora Salgado was on a hunger strike:
"It is unacceptable for the Mexican government to continue to imprison Nestora Salgado in conditions that fail to protect her life and physical integrity. Nestora's health continues to deteriorate and without immediate action by the Mexican government, Nestora's life is truly at risk.
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.