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Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after opposing House Republicans attempt to strip protections for DREAMers and the President's executive action:

Yesterday, Rogelia Ortega, Governor of the Mexico State of Guerrero requested prosecutors drop the charges against Nestora Salgado. Ms. Salgado is a resident of Renton, WA who was arrested for her leadership in a community police group in her hometown of Olinal' in the state of Guerrero, which has a long tradition of legally-recognized community self-defense groups.

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement in support of President Obama's proposal to cover two years of tuition for students at community colleges:

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after opposing Keystone XL legislation:

"I opposed the Keystone XL pipeline because I believe it is the wrong direction for our energy policy. Our nation must face the reality of global climate change and take steps to reduce carbon emissions. Rather than focusing on Keystone XL, we should be working on bigger picture investments in clean energy and energy efficient technologies that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels that hurt our environment."

Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement after the President's executive order to create the Task Force for 21st Century Policing:

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement on the CROmnibus:

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith made the following statement in response to the release of the Senate report on torture:

Today, Congressmen Adam Smith (D-WA) and Sander Levin (D-MI), as well as 30 other House Democrats, sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi urging the reauthorization of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which is se