U.S. Representative for Washington’s 9th District
Adam Smith
Position · −0.29
- In office
- House 1997–now
29 years in CongressMore senior than 94% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 25% · Crime and Law Enforcement 9%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Labor and Employment · Education
- Age
- 61
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Smith has influence
Bills on the move
None of Smith’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Smith’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Smith breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Smith voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 9% · 2 of 23 party 4%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Smith broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Smith is saying
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Introduced two bills to help immigrants enter U.S. nursing and physician professions.
“We have thousands of skilled nurses, doctors, and health professionals in this country whose training and expertise are going to waste because their professional expertise is not recognized and they face numerous barriers to achieve the needed licensure. At the same time, our health care system is stretched thin and…”
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Congressman Smith Statement on Missed Votes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) – Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement" "Over the past few weeks, I have been dealing with some medical issues and was scheduled to have a procedure.
“Over the past few weeks, I have been dealing with some medical issues and was scheduled to have a procedure. Unfortunately, this procedure was postponed, causing me to miss several votes in the House over the past few days in session.”
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Congressman Smith Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster 988 Mental Health Crisis Response
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the 988 Crisis Response Act, bipartisan legislation to fund professional mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) dispatched by 9-8-8 Lifeline operators and establish Medicaid reimbursement for…
“When someone has a mental health crisis, they deserve timely, comprehensive treatment — not just a trip to an overcrowded emergency room.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2026) – Rep. Adam Smith today introduced the Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026, legislation that would require large aerospace manufacturers to include worker representatives and safety experts on their boards…
“Washington's aerospace workforce builds some of the safest aircraft in the world, and they know better than anyone what it takes to keep it that way. This bill gives them a permanent seat at the table where safety decisions get made.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Smith voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 351 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far Smith’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 21
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 23 sponsored billsSponsored 23 (House median 25) · cosponsored 369 (median 289), 55 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Labor and Employment, Education.
- H.R. 10708 To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10707 To address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering the health care workforce, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10077 Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5492 PAAF ActImmigration · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1468 Encouraging Congress to pursue reforms to ensure that all United States citizens contribute to funding the operations of the Federal Government in proportion to the economic gains they realize.Congress · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9766 Building Community in America ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9765 Educators for America ActEducation · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9657 Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds ActTaxation · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 35% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 31% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 39% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 43% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 54% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 25 | 60% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 63% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 23 | 96% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% | Pro |
| Education | 13 | 23% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 70% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Law | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DMadeleine DeanPA-499%agreement
- DJill N. TokudaHI-299%agreement
- DJamie RaskinMD-899%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Smith’s campaign raised $1.9M: $1.3M (70%) from individuals and $563K (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $870K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Smith
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 135.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Smith this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSmith’s own leadership PAC: American Defense and Military PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Smith’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, WA-9Democrat1997–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 61
Committees and roles
- Armed Services Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-8901
2264 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Kent
- Website
- adamsmith.house.gov
- RepAdamSmith
- repadamsmith
- YouTube
- CongressmanAdamSmith
Elsewhere
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