Congressman Lamar Smith, Twenty First Congressional District of Texas

2008

Congressman Lamar Smith discusses effect of high gas prices on law enforcement with (l to r) Sheriff Greg Hamilton, Mayor Will Wynn and Police Chief Art Acevedo.

Rep. Smith attends signing ceremony for the update of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This important reform strengthens national security, preserves civil liberties and protects American companies from frivolous lawsuits.

Congressman Smith speaks about FISA legislation at a press conference with Minority Whip, Roy Blunt and Minority Leader, John Boehner.

Spring Branch Middle School teacher Troy Mann and Congressman Lamar Smith are surrounded by Mann’s students during a ceremony at Spring Branch Middle School. Congressman Smith presented Mann with an “Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award."

Congressman Smith joins President George W. Bush as he signs H.R. 3678 the Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 in the Oval Office.

Congressman Smith drops off six Veterans History Project interviews to the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James Billington.

Congressman Lamar Smith announces funds to Trinity University that he secured to help create a teaching laboratory.

Congressman Smith, WWII Veteran Jim Calvert and his family meet with President Bush in the Oval Office.

President Bush signed into law the Second Chance Act of 2007 to help protect American communities by improving state and local reentry programs. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX), participated in the signing ceremony.

Congressman Smith interviews Veteran Robert Weinberg as part of the Veterans History Project.

Congressman Smith meets with Charles Yang an accomplished violinist from Austin.

Congressman Smith participated with members of Boerne Chamber of Commerce in ribbon cutting for a new business, StudioYKI at Ye Kendall Inn.

Congressman Smith talks with Dr. Karen Fields and employees at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center in San Antonio.

Congressman Smith on the heliport at University Hospital in San Antonio talking with an AirLife helicopter crew that serves the regional trauma system.

Austin Mayor Will Wynn and Congressman Smith get a close up look at the plug-in hybrid technology added to a Toyota Prius in the Austin Energy vehicle fleet.

Blood and Tissue Center Foundation Board Members Alethea Bugg, Mike Beldon and Dr. Steven Davis meet with Congressman Smith at the Texas Cord Blood Bank in San Antonio.

Congressman Smith accepts the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise�? award from Ralph Lundberg, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Senior Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs.

Congressman Smith visits with constituents at the Rainbow Senior Center in Boerne.

Congressman Lamar Smith accepts the National Association of Manufacturers’ Legislative Excellence Award from Rick Gesing, Vice President of Austin Manufacturing Operations for Applied Materials.

Congressman Smith test drives plug-in hybrid after unveiling legislation to promote their use.

Decked is his longhorn gear Congressman Smith revels in UT`s "Perfect Finish" at the Rose Bowl.

David Israelite, President and CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association, presents Congressman Smith with the 2006 NMPA President’s Award.