Press Releases
  • Congressman Smith Recognizes World AIDS Day
    Dec 1, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day: “On World AIDS Day, we stand with the millions of people living with HIV and AIDS across the globe, reflect on the progress we have made, and continue to advance the fi... More
  • Congressmen Smith, Reichert Introduce Bill to Improve Information Sharing in Law Enforcement
    Nov 29, 2012 - Three years ago today, Washington state faced a tragedy when four police officers were shot and killed as they prepared for the day ahead. Investigation later revealed that the individual who murdered the officers was a convicted felon on parole and that relevant information was not effectively tran... More
  • Smith Statement on Conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Nov 24, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): "I condemn the ongoing violence in Eastern Congo and the March 23 Movement (M23) takeover of Goma.&nbsp M23 rebels are responsible f... More
  • Smith Statement on Ceasefire in Israel, Gaza
    Nov 21, 2012 - "Today's ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is a positive step in the right direction toward ending the rocket fire into Israel, which has gone on far too long. I applaud Hillary Clinton, the Obama Administration, and the Egyptian Government for brokering this agreement. "It is a fragile agreement, ... More
  • Smith Cosponsors Legislation to Shorten Voter Lines, Improve Early Voting
    Nov 19, 2012 - Recently, Congressman George Miller introduced H.R. 6591, the Streamlining and Improving Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act, which requires early voting in all states for a minimum of 15 days prior to federal election days. 15 states currently have no forms of early voting. T... More
  • Ranking Member Adam Smith Reacts to the Conflict in Israel, Gaza
    Nov 17, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith released the following statement in response to the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Militants in Gaza: "I strongly condemn the relentless rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel. The random targeting of civilian populations is something t... More
  • Smith Praises Expansion of Sea-Tac Airport Services to Tokyo
    Nov 16, 2012 - Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced preliminary approval for Delta Airlines, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, to provide service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to Tokyo’s downtown Haneda Airport. This new flight will greatly benefit Seattle and the Pacific ... More
  • Smith Statement on Veterans Day
    Nov 10, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: "In observance of Veterans Day, it is important to remember the sacrifice so many brave men and women have made to protect our country and ensure our freedom. "As Ranki... More
  • Congressman Adam Smith Accepting Academy Nomination Applications
    Nov 9, 2012 - Every year, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) nominates individuals from Washington’s 9th Congressional District to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Congressman Smith announced that he ... More
  • Smith Statement on Reforming Immigration Policy
    Nov 7, 2012 - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on immigration reform: “Immigration has been one of the great strengths of our nation. Skilled workers, bright minds, and dedicated individuals, and families from all over the world have come to our cou... More
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