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  • Smith Statement on the Reauthorization of the Ex-Im Bank
    May 9, 2012 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: "I’m pleased my colleagues were able to reach an agreement to reauthorize and raise the lending limits for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im). Ex-Im provides critical financ... More
  • Smith Supports the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
    Dec 9, 2011 - On November 29, Congressman Adam Smith supported passage of H.R. 3012, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, in the House of Representatives. The bill eliminates the per-country cap for employment-based immigrant visas. It also raises the per-country cap for family-sponsored immigrant visas ... More
  • Smith Statement on the $19.7 Million Award from U.S. Dept. of Treasury to Launch the Washington Small Business Credit Initiative
    Dec 5, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement today after Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington State Department of Commerce announced a $19.7 million award from the U.S. Department of Treasury to launch the Washington Small Busin... More
  • Statement on funding extension for FAA and Surface Transportation Programs
    Sep 13, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after passage of H.R. 2887, the Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011: “I support the passage of this bill to avoid a repeat of the harmful August Federal Aviati... More
  • Smith statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech
    Sep 8, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress presenting “The American Jobs Act”: "America’s economy is stalling. The collapse of our financial system starting in 2007 ... More
  • Smith recognizes National Small Business Week 2011
    May 20, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-9), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement recognizing National Small Business Week 2011: “Small business is the key to our country’s economic future. During National Small Business Week, we honor the accomplishments of dedic... More
  • Smith: Government must pave way for innovative entrepreneurship to thrive
    Mar 18, 2011 - Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on participating in the Washington Innovation Summit’s panel, “How Washington Wins: Pulling Together the Drivers of Growth,” at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond: “The pressures of co... More
  • Smith Encourages Local Business to Participate in India Trade Mission
    Nov 18, 2010 - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced that he will lead a high-tech trade mission to India early next year. The mission is designed to help U.S. companies enter the Indian market or build on existing operations. It will highlight export opportunities for a range of sectors including specializ... More
  • Nearly $20 Million Announced for Small Business Lending in Washington State
    Oct 8, 2010 - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) announced that $19,722,515 is being allocated for lending to small businesses in Washington State, a key step of implementing the just-passed Small Business Jobs Act. States can now apply for their allocation. This effort will spread $15 billion in new small bus... More
  • Smith Again Votes to Support Small Businesses
    Oct 1, 2010 - With Congressman Adam Smith’s support, Congress passed and the President signed into law legislation that will bolster access to capital for small businesses. The legislation, H.R. 5297, The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, creates a $30 billion fund that local community banks can access spe... More
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