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November 12, 2013
Congressman Smith released the following statement encouraging support for all those affected by the Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda:

November 6, 2013
Congressman Smith released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA):

October 17, 2013
Congressman Smith released the following statement after former U.S. Speaker and Washington State Congressman Tom Foley passed away:

October 15, 2013
Congressman Smith released the following statement after voting for legislation that will end the shutdown and avoid default:

"I am glad to see that Congress has agreed to legislation that ends the shutdown and keeps our nation from defaulting on our obligations, but this all should have been avoided. Republicans didn't have the votes, yet still used the threat of a shutdown and default to try and force policies on Democrats that we cannot support. This approach to governance was doomed to fail from the beginning.

September 30, 2013
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the first day of the Republican shutdown:

"It is critical that Congress pass a bill that allows the United States Government to operate. The consequences of a long-term government shutdown are dramatic and unacceptable. Twice, the Senate has passed a clean funding measure to avoid this shutdown, but House Republican leadership refuses to give House Members an opportunity to vote on it.


September 29, 2013
Blog Post

If a funding bill is not passed by 12am EST, the government will shutdown. A shutdown could have numerous effects in Washington State and across America. Social Security checks and benefits will continue to go out (although new applications could experience delays) and veterans' hospitals will remain open. However, many federal agencies will be closed, thousands of workers in the state will be furloughed, and financial supports for small businesses can be put on hold.


September 29, 2013

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after his vote House Republicans' refusal to bring up a vote on the Senate funding measure:


September 27, 2013

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after his vote opposing the House Republicans' Continuing Resolution:


September 26, 2013

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement after the Senate passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government and avoid a shutdown:

"With the Senate's passage of a clean bill that would continue to fund the government, the House Republicans' refusal to pass this measure would jeopardize our economy.