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Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement on Republican's refusal to pass a Department of Homeland Security funding bill:

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) joined colleagues in sending a letter to the Administration requesting an urgent meeting to

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2016 budget request:

Yesterday, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a commitment of $1 billion to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi). This money will help Gavi immunize 300 million children and save an estimated 5 million lives through 2020. The $1 billion commitment is subject to Congressional approval.

Washington, D.C. - On the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, House Republicans had planned on advancing extreme legislation that would have banned abortions after 20 weeks with the only exception being to protect the life of the mother.

Today marks the 5th year anniversary of Citizens United, a Supreme Court decision that allows corporations to spend freely in federal elections. This decision was a significant change from years of government efforts to regulate the power of corporations in campaign finance.

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after the President's State of the Union speech:

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