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  • 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
  • Smith Recognizes African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month
    Sep 18, 2012 - WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today made the following statement recognizing African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month. This year, the theme for African Immigrant Health and Heritage Month honors those African immigrants who have served in our Armed Forces: “I am proud that Govern... More
  • Smith Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Affordable Care Act
    Jun 28, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act: "I’m pleased the Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. This law is the best available step forward for our health care system t... More
  • Smith Earns 100% Approval Rating From AAUW
    Feb 21, 2012 - For consistently voting to support equal protection and opportunity for women, Congressman Smith has received a 100% approval rating from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The perfect score is based on Congressman Smith’s voting record on issues of equality for women in education,... More
  • Rep. Smith Receives HealthPoint Champion Award
    Feb 16, 2012 - Congressman Smith was recently honored with the HealthPoint Champion Award for his support of local Community Health Centers. Watch the award presentation below: More
  • Washington State Awarded $16.9 Million to Support Children's Healthcare
    Jan 12, 2012 - Community Health Centers and Children’s healthcare providers were pleased to learn on Wednesday that Washington State has been awarded a $16,987,468 performance bonus from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to support the enrollment and retention of eligible children in Medicaid and the Children’... More
  • Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends at Midnight
    Dec 7, 2011 - Seniors and people with disabilities who receive Medicare should review their current plans before midnight PST on December 7 to make sure the plan they will have in 2012 best fits their healthcare needs. Before midnight, Medicare recipients can change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage ... More
  • Smith Introduces MediFair Act of 2011
    Jun 15, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today introduced legislation to address national Medicare reimbursement inequities that unfairly shortchange Washington State. The MediFair Act of 2011 would level the playing field for patients by increasing Medicar... More
  • Smith Expands Health Care IT Loans to Home Health Care Agencies
    Oct 29, 2009 - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) offered an amendment to H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, to expand health information technology loan guarantees to home health care agencies. “Our home health care agencies provide an invaluable service and we must provide them with t... More
  • Smith, McMorris Rodgers Introduce Legislation to Improve Health Care
    Jul 30, 2009 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) announced legislation that will improve health care while reducing costs. The Medicare and Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology will create a demonstration project using health information technology to... More
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