Adam Smith
U.S. Representative · WA-9 · Democrat · Ranking Member, Armed Services
Statements and posts
98 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Secured $6.3 million in community project funds for Washington's Ninth District.
“I want to thank Representative Smith for securing these vital federal funds to expand our post-overdose response team. Seattle’s Fire Department is a national leader in this work, and this support will both help people struggling with addiction and free up police and fire resources for other emergency calls.”
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Statement by Congressman Adam Smith on the Protests in Iran
Condemned Iranian regime's violent crackdown on protesters and mass arrests.
“The courage of those risking their safety to demand a better future deserves global attention. I stand with the Iranian people and condemn the regime’s response to protestors in the strongest terms. The Iranian peoples’ voices must not be silenced.”
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Secured $6.3 million for water infrastructure, public safety and STEM education in Washington.
“These Community Project Funding investments reflect what our communities are asking for — cleaner water, safer neighborhoods, and more opportunities for young people to succeed”
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Smith Statement on Regime Change Strike in Venezuela
Criticized Trump's military strike in Venezuela and regime change without congressional authorization.
“Today’s actions will not make Americans safer and do nothing to address the everyday concerns regarding the rising cost of health care, housing, groceries, and other critical issues impacting affordability and the quality of life here at home.”
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Applauded passage of bill creating FAA pilot program to repair sound insulation at major airports.
“This legislation fixes a clear gap in federal policy that has left families dealing with failing sound insulation and no path forward”
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Congressman Adam Smith Condemns Bondi Beach Antisemitic Attack and Brown University Shooting
Condemned antisemitic attack in Sydney and shooting at Brown University.
“Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the communities affected by the tragic deadly shootings over the weekend.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to fund solar and battery storage at community health centers.
“Community health centers are the backbone of care in underserved communities. Too many face dangerous gaps in power reliability during extreme weather or emergency situations”
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Smith, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to End Inhumane Immigration Detention Conditions
Introduced Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to establish oversight and guardrails on immigration detention conditions.
“We are witnessing appalling conditions for immigration detention and a clear disregard for basic human rights”
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Rep. Smith Votes “No” on Senate Deal to Reopen the Government
Voted against Senate deal to reopen government, citing failure on healthcare and ACA subsidies.
“Although I voted no, I respect the desire to bring relief to those suffering from this shutdown. Federal employees have gone weeks without pay, families have gone hungry, and travelers have faced major disruptions. While the government will reopen tonight, our work is far from over.”
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Introduced bill to expand federal funding for behavioral health crisis stabilization centers.
“We must equip our communities with resources to better respond to the nationwide mental and behavioral health crisis. This bill provides the resources communities need to create one-stop centers that offer immediate stabilization, treatment, and connection to long-term supports like housing and case management.”
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Introduced two bills to expand workforce training and apprenticeship access with wraparound support services.
“Access to job training and education is about more than tuition”
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Introduced bill to create voluntary federal grazing permit retirement program on public lands.
“Our public lands are a shared inheritance. They sustain wildlife, clean water, and outdoor recreation for millions of Americans”
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Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Agreement of First Phase of U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Framework
Praised Israel-Hamas ceasefire framework and called for swift implementation and comprehensive permanent resolution.
“This agreement represents a necessary first step in reducing violence and advancing regional stability. Achieving lasting peace will require continued diplomacy, accountability, and a clear commitment from all parties to support a secure and sustainable future for both Israelis and Palestinians.”
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Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
Criticized Republican government shutdown, warned it threatens health care, housing, education and veterans services.
“My Democratic colleagues and I remain ready to work today to reopen the government with a bipartisan agreement that protects health care and delivers real solutions for the American people. It’s time for Republicans to put politics aside, come back to the table, and do their jobs.”
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Representative Smith statement on freedom of the press
Criticized Sinclair's ban of Jimmy Kimmel as censorship under Trump administration pressure.
“Freedom of the press is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and it must not be compromised by political pressure.”
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Introduced bills to expand tuition-free community college and career-connected high schools.
“Too many students are being priced out of higher education or graduating high school without a clear path to a career”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to grant citizenship to international adoptees lacking status.
“For decades, thousands of people who were adopted into loving American families have lived in legal limbo through no fault of their own”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Vote Regarding Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk
Rep. Smith supported condemning political violence while disagreeing with Charlie Kirk's worldview.
“Even with those serious reservations, I believe the condemnation of political violence is too important to ignore, which is why I supported that central principle in today’s vote.”
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Rep. Smith statement on Kimmel
Criticized Trump administration for pressuring ABC to cancel Jimmy Kimmel's show.
“Freedom of speech also applies to people you disagree with, President Trump.”
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Rep. Smith calls for the U.S. to leverage certain arms sales to Israel
Called for U.S. to leverage arms sales to pressure Israel on Gaza ceasefire and settlements.
“I have been opposed to blocking weapons sales to Israel as leverage in the past, but the situation in the Middle East has changed dramatically in recent months. Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran have all been weakened to the point where they pose a substantially reduced threat to Israel.”
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Reintroduced legislation to expand service coordinator workforce in federally assisted housing.
“Service coordinators are essential to ensuring residents of federally assisted housing have the resources they need to thrive”
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Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Advancement of the E1 Settlement Plan
Opposed E1 settlement plan as destabilizing and undermining Palestinian statehood prospects.
“I call on the Israeli government to reverse course and halt this reckless, dangerous plan. Continued unfettered settlement expansion threatens to push Israelis and Palestinians further from peace and jeopardizes the stability of the region.”
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Met with local business, healthcare, and labor leaders to discuss tariffs, workforce development, and federal policy impacts.
“Whether it’s fair economic policies for small businesses, protecting access to healthcare, safeguarding workers’ rights, restoring our natural environment, or strengthening emergency medical readiness, federal action matters.”
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Urged Interior Secretary to restore $1.285 million in salmon recovery and habitat restoration funding.
“We urge you to disburse this previously appropriated funding immediately to prevent disruption to critical recovery and restoration projects.”
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Rep. Adam Smith Visits Meals on Wheels Program, Hosts Veterans Town Hall
Visited Meals on Wheels program and hosted veterans town hall to discuss preserving senior nutrition funding.
“For many older adults, Meals on Wheels is not just a lifeline, it’s their only connection to nutritious food and community support”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.