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I had a great conversation with local J-Street leaders on the future of Israeli-American relations.

I had a productive meeting with ABC (the Associated Builders and Contractors). ABC is a national construction industry trade association that represents almost 21,000 member chapters, many of which are located in the 9th District.

I had the opportunity to sit down with SEIU and some healthcare professionals working in the 9th District. They shared some of their personal stories, insights, and concerns about the future of affordable healthcare.

I had a great time volunteering at Springbrook Elementary School's Winter Read-in. " I chose to read "Arthur Meets the President," a book I used to enjoy reading to my children when they were younger.

Congressman Adam Smith joined Peace Winds America in thanking Congressman Jim McDermott for his 38 years of public service.Specifically, he thanked Congressmen Jim McDermott for his support of US-Japan relations, the Japanese-American community, and the US-Japan strategic alliance. Peace Winds America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that strengthens disaster preparedness in the Asia Pacific, working closely with Japan and the U.S., partnering with Seattle, King County, and the private sector (e.g., Boeing, Google, Russell Investments, Hitachi, Nintendo).

The Recording Academy (internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards), which represents performers, songwriters and studio professionals throughout the nation met with Congressman Adam Smith as part of the second annual GRAMMYs in My District Day.

The 180 Program is designed to reach youth who are facing their first or second low-level misdemeanor offense. Instead of filing charges against the young offenders in Juvenile Court, the PAO invites them to participate in a half-day Saturday workshop sponsored by community members. At the workshop, youth have the opportunity to hear and learn from others who have made mistakes in their past, but went on to make a 180-degree change in direction in their own lives.

Adam was honored to recieve the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington Alliance for Retired Americans

Congressman Adam Smith's office worked with AILA’s Seattle Chapter to host a roundtable discussion focused on finding solutions to potentially remove private detention centers from immigration proceedings.

My office was honored to host a Veterans History Project (VHP) on August 31, 2016. The VHP's mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Participation in the VHP contributes to the permanent collections of the Library of Congress, one of the world’s most respected research and cultural institutions.

On August 23, 2016, Congressman Smith's office hosted a Procurement Event for small business owners to learn about government contracting opportunities and to learn about various resources that are available to small businesses. Topics/Panels included: -Government Contracting Essentials -Panel of Government agencies facilitated by the Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

The RAVE Foundation was founded as a public charity in the fall of 2013 with the mission to build urban, accessible, small soccer fields for free play to shape young citizens, strengthen community and encourage physical activity.

Congressman Adam Smith speaks at “Just Sustainability: Hope for the Commons” conference at Seattle University. He discusses his perspectives on environmental advocacy and what gives him hope and pause.

HealthPoint, a soon-to-open dental clinic, means a great deal to the undeserved population in the region. It will make their services whole by combining with medical care at the site.

Urban Impact Freedom School is a six week high impact, literacy-based, summer learning program for 60 scholars in grades K-5th. Through this culturally rich, community empowerment model, Rainier Avenue Church hub partners with families and communities to break the cycle of social, material and spiritual poverty by creating a pathway to a high-quality education, equipping children and youth with a knowledge of and appreciation for their cultural histories, inspiring a deep awareness of God, and increasing their love for literacy and learning.

Congressman Adam Smith spoke to students from Geek Squad Academy in Bellevue. Geek Squad Academy works to provide under-served communities with access to technological careers.