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Annoucing the STEM App Competition Winners

May 19, 2014

Announcing the 2014 House STEM App Competition Winners
Congressman Smith is proud to announce the winners of the first annual House STEM App Challenge!
1st Place: The Donator – Garfield High School
2nd Place: IGotIn – Bellevue High School
3rd Place: Currency X Change – Garfield High School
Congratulations to all the winners, and special thanks to participants, judges, and all those that provided guidance!

Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Improve Standards, Conditions at Detention Centers

May 7, 2014

Press Release

Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced the Accountability in Immigration Detention Act, legislation that aims to improve standards and living conditions in detention centers across the country. This comes after detainees in Tacoma went on a nearly two-month hunger strike at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) over access to nutritious food, isolation practices, treatment by guards, and other living conditions.

Congressman Smith Applauds Appointment of Ron Sims to Chair WA Health Benefit Exchange

May 6, 2014

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Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after Governor Jay Inslee appointed Ron Sims to serve as the Chair of the Board of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange:

Smith Seeks to Remove GTMO Transfer Restrictions

May 5, 2014

Press Release

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith announced today that he will push an amendment to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act to remove the restrictions on transferring individuals from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO) into the United States for trial or detention. Current law prohibits the United States from transferring detainees into the United States and from constructing or modifying facilities to house them for the purposes of detention or imprisonment, which prevents the President from closing the facility.

Smith Statement on Passing of Billy Frank Jr.

May 4, 2014

Press Release

?Congressman Adam Smith released the following statement recognizing the life and legacy of Billy Frank, Jr:

"Our state lost a great leader today when Billy Frank Jr. passed away. Billy never stopped fighting for the rights of Washington State's native people and the health of our natural resources. His life and legacy of work will continue through the ages. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all of those who were touched by Billy Frank, Jr."

Congressman Smith Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

April 30, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement recognizing the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:

Congressman Smith Statement on Removal of WA State NCLB Waiver

April 23, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement after Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that Washington's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waiver will be removed at the end of the 2014 school year:

Smith Expresses Concern Over Boy Scouts' Decision to Revoke Charter

April 22, 2014

Press Release

Seattle, WA - The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) revoked the charter of Rainier Beach United Methodist Church (hosts of Troop 98) after they refused to dismiss openly gay scoutmaster Geoffrey McGrath. This comes three weeks after the BSA ordered Mr. McGrath to be dismissed as scoutmaster because of his sexual orientation. Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement:

Smith Statements on House Budget Votes

April 9, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Smith released the following statement on the budget votes in the House today:

Smith Statement on Equal Pay Day

April 7, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Smith released the following statement in recognition of Equal Pay Day:

"Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the discrimination that women face in the workplace. Over 50 years ago the Equal Pay Act became law, but women in the United States still face a significant pay gap. Women make up half of the workforce, yet earn only 77 cents for every dollar that men earn. This disparity exists for all levels of education and occupation.

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