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Congressman Smith released the following statement in response to reports of possible Senate legislation that would weaken the Jones Act next week:

"The Jones Act is an important law that promotes a robust domestic maritime industry that helps to ensure our national security, while also providing for 500,000 U.S. jobs and producing over $100 billion dollars in economic output. Any attempt to repeal or weaken this law would be harmful to our national security and our economy."

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

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: