Statements and posts
66 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Commented on unlicensed immigrant driver killing child in New Jersey parking lot.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Criticized New Jersey sanctuary policies after undocumented driver deported five times killed infant.
“Despite being deported from the United States five times and being previously charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Led bipartisan letter requesting DHS briefing on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act enforcement.
“Congress enacted these [trade] laws to ensure that illegally traded goods, particularly those made with forced labor, do not enter U.S. commerce and do not make American consumers complicit in atrocities, including genocide, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).”
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Commemorated Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery and anti-human trafficking legislation.
“Today, we mark 188 years since former slave Frederick Douglass—one of the most influential and awe-inspiring figures in American history—courageously self-emancipated from the shackles of slavery.”
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1144
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Backed House passage of bill blocking federal funding for colleges boycotting Israel.
“Despite being a strong ally of the United States, Israel has been unfairly maligned and discriminated against by many of our colleges and universities, who have engaged in non-expressive commercial boycotts of Israel and sought to undermine partnerships with Israeli institutions of higher learning.”
International AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 4795 · voted Yea Sep 3, 2026, roll 655
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Introduced bill to ban Chinese seafood from congressional dining facilities citing forced labor concerns.
“forced labor is pervasive in fishing, seafood harvesting, aquaculture, and seafood processing supply chains in the People’s Republic of China.”
CommerceAI-read
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Condemned New Jersey sanctuary state policies after illegal immigrant drivers killed infant in Jackson.
“Despite being deported from the United States five times and being previously charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license, Ariadna Lazaro-Flores—the owner of the vehicle that caused the death of a nine-month-old baby and the hospitalizations of his mother and five-year-old sister—was still able to obtain a…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Introduced bill to ban Chinese-origin seafood from congressional dining facilities.
“The lack of reliable supply-chain transparency and traceability makes it impracticable to verify that seafood products from the People’s Republic of China are free from forced labor.”
CommerceAI-read
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Criticized Biden administration immigration policy following fatal accident involving undocumented immigrant.
“Despite being deported from the United States five times and being previously charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license, Ariadna Lazaro-Flores—the owner of the vehicle that caused the death of a nine-month-old baby and the hospitalizations of his mother and five-year-old sister—was still able to obtain a…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Signed letter escalating pressure on New Jersey governor over noncitizen voter registration scandal.
“Secure elections are the bedrock of democracy; we must take all steps necessary to ensure that votes are cast only by those who have a right to vote.”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Led letter to Pakistan urging protection for Christian woman allegedly abducted and forcibly converted.
“We are particularly concerned by reports that her family was not permitted to speak with her before or during those proceedings.”
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95.9 The Rat article'Manchester Township Introduces Ban on Artificial Intelligence Data Centers'
Reported on Manchester Township ordinance banning AI data centers.
“AI data centers pose critical environmental risks and impose undue stresses on local resources — including water and electricity — which place significant financial burdens on ratepayers and residents.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Led letter urging Pakistan to protect Christian woman's rights after alleged abduction.
“The circumstances surrounding Neha Faqir's disappearance and subsequent conversion raise profoundly troubling questions about her safety, freedom of religion, and ability to exercise her rights without coercion or intimidation.”
Press FreedomAI-read
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Patch article'Data Center Ban Introduced In Manchester'
Reported on Manchester Township's introduction of ordinance banning AI data centers.
“AI data centers pose critical environmental risks and impose undue stresses on local resources — including water and electricity — which place significant financial burdens on ratepayers and residents.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Led bipartisan letter urging Pakistan to protect abducted Christian woman's rights.
“The circumstances surrounding Neha Faqir’s disappearance and subsequent conversion raise profoundly troubling questions about her safety, freedom of religion, and ability to exercise her rights without coercion or intimidation.”
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Opposed AI data center development in Ocean County due to environmental and resource concerns.
“AI data centers pose critical environmental risks and impose undue stresses on local resources—including water and electricity—which place significant financial burdens on ratepayers and residents.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Led effort urging USPS to resolve service and safety issues at Jackson Post Office.
“While the USPS has previously stated that they are aware of and looking into the ongoing challenges facing the Jackson Post Office, these issues have only intensified in recent years, resulting in poor customer service, and above all, serious public safety risks.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Signed letter to New Jersey governor seeking answers on noncitizen voter registrations.
“We raised legitimate questions after New Jersey admitted that thousands of noncitizens were registered to vote. Rather than simply answering those questions, Governor Sherrill chose to respond with political talking points and personal attacks. Her response was very disappointing and beneath the seriousness of this…”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Opposed AI data center development in Manchester Township and Ocean County.
“AI data centers pose critical environmental risks and impose undue stresses on local resources—including water and electricity—which place significant financial burdens on ratepayers and residents.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Condemned Chinese Communist Party pressure on U.S. Catholic conference to blacklist religious freedom scholar.
“If these reports are accurate, this is yet another outrageous example of the Chinese Communist Party extending its long arm of repression into the United States.”
China Religious Persecution ConcernsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 4829
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Condemned deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria and urged government to protect vulnerable communities.
“Despite denials by Nigerian government actors, Christians continue to be slaughtered while Nigerian officials fail to provide adequate protection or hold the perpetrators accountable.”
Press FreedomAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7457
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Sent letter to Postmaster General requesting second post office for Jackson, New Jersey.
“The residents and businesses of Jackson have repeatedly expressed grave concerns over deteriorating service conditions, unsafe access, excessive wait times and the inability of the current postal facility to adequately serve its residents.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Praised HHS initiatives on Lyme disease research and patient care improvements.
“Under President Trump and Secretary Kennedy’s bold leadership, the HHS is taking important steps towards addressing and mitigating the national public health emergency caused by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses over the past several decades.”
HealthAI-read
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Led letter to Postmaster General urging action on overcrowded Jackson Township Post Office.
“Our residents and businesses have repeatedly expressed grave concern over deteriorating service conditions, unsafe access, excessive wait times, and the inability of the current postal facility to adequately serve its residents.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Led letter to Postmaster General requesting meeting on Jackson Post Office service crisis.
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Rep. Smith calls for vulnerable infant at center of legal battle to receive lifesaving care
Called for courts to ensure vulnerable infant receives lifesaving cardiac care in surrogacy custody dispute.
“We must remain committed to building a nation that values human life, insists upon equal justice under the law, and respects the rights and dignity of the disabled and vulnerable. The Courts should immediately give custody of this baby to those willing to welcome him, protect him, and ensure that he has a chance to…”
HealthAI-read