For over 30 years, the AAUW releases a Congressional voting record, which provides information on how members of Congress voted on legislation critical to women and girl’s education, economic security, and civil rights. Congressman Adam Smith was thrilled to learn that his voting record earned him a perfect score of 100 from the AAUW.

On Tuesday, Taiwan was admitted into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing for easier and more secure travel between the U.S. and Taiwan.

Coastal beaches are experiencing an increase in marine debris, likely resulting from the March 2011 tsunami that devastated Japan and claimed nearly 16,000 lives. Tsunami debris may show up on our shores intermittently during the next several years, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predictions.

This year, Washington State congressional districts were redrawn. Read answers to the most common questions about redistricting and use this interactive tool to find out if your district has changed.

Congressman Smith discusses sequestration, defense spending, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks, and other military issues on CSPAN's Newsmakers program.

Rep. Smith joins the Peshtaz family as they become citizens in Seattle.

A large majority of Americans agree that President Barack Obama has a strong record protecting our nation's security and that he has the right vision for American leadership in the world. Governor Mitt Romney's proposals, in contrast, promise to return us to the discredited doctrines and reckless policies of the George W. Bush administration. We've seen that movie before, and it doesn't end well.

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