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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Rep. Smith Statement on Israel’s Role in Middle East
Criticized Israel's actions in Syria, Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon as destabilizing.
“In this current moment, there is a crucial opportunity to bring partners together to blunt the influence of Iran and other extremist groups like ISIS and bring stability to the region.”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Trump's First 100 Days
Criticized Trump's first 100 days as illegal, chaotic, and threatening national security.
“As this Administration continues down this incompetent and unlawful path, it is incredibly important for citizens to remain engaged and involved in their communities. It will be equally important for Congress to stand against his policies and to build a coalition that fights for the working people.”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Trump’s Constitutional Crisis
Criticized Trump administration for defying Supreme Court order and unlawfully deporting individual.
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Representative Smith Statement on House Republican Budget
Opposed House Republican budget for cutting health care and education funding.
“We need a budget that strengthens the working class and middle-class. We need a budget that helps American families access affordable health care, improves kids’ access to nutritious meals at school, and sets American workers up for success.”
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Representative Smith Votes against Bill to Disenfranchise Married Women, Deployed Servicemembers
Voted against the SAVE Act, saying it disenfranchises millions of eligible American voters.
“The right to vote in free and fair elections is one of the most important foundations of our democracy.”
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Representative Smith Statement on Trump's Tariffs
Criticized Trump's new global tariffs as economically damaging and indiscriminate.
“Today, President Trump has decided to further isolate and weaken the American economy with a slew of tariffs on nations across the world – starting at a base of a new 10% universal tariff.”
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Representative Smith Statement on Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Urged Trump administration to support Egyptian-led $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan.
“Last week, Arab leaders endorsed an Egyptian-led plan for reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Continuing Resolution
Criticized continuing resolution for gutting services and giving Trump discretionary spending power.
“We need to pass a full-year budget that funds health care for veterans, education for our kids, and affordable housing for our communities.”
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Representative Smith Statement on Trump's Chaotic Tariff Policy
Criticized Trump's inconsistent and chaotic tariff policies as lacking clear economic strategy.
“Trump is creating mass confusion with his constantly changing, on-again, off-again tariff policies. There are new announcements every day about what is included and excluded from these tariffs, making it difficult for businesses and consumers to plan ahead.”
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Representative Smith Statement on Trump's Joint Address
Criticized President Trump's joint address for misleading Americans on economy and cutting veteran and child nutrition assistance.
“I urge my constituents who are concerned about Trump’s actions to remain engaged. Prioritize the issues that concern you most and devote your energy to addressing those issues. Our democracy thrives when people are present and informed.”
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Released statement criticizing VA staff cuts by DOGE affecting veterans' services.
“These careless choices by billionaire Elon Musk and DOGE reduce the VA’s ability to serve veterans in Washington State”
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Introduced bill to restrict hedge funds from purchasing single-family homes.
“Too many families are struggling to afford to rent or to buy a home”
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Rep. Smith Hosted Roundtable on the Impact on Minority Contractors due to Trump’s Executive Orders
Criticized Trump's revocation of Executive Order 11246 protecting minority contractors in federal contracting.
“President Trump’s executive order revoking EO 11246, under the guise of promoting ‘meritocracy,’ does the exact opposite—it reinstates a system where federal contracts disproportionately favor one group while ignoring the talents and capabilities of countless qualified minority-owned businesses”
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Representative Smith Statement on the Budget Resolution
Opposed Republican budget bill prioritizing tax cuts for wealthy while cutting health care and Medicaid.
“The Republican budget would hurt families, increase costs, and worsen the nation's fiscal health—at a time when Americans can least afford it. I’m voting no.”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Trump Presidency, One Month Into Trump’s Second Term
Criticized Trump administration's federal workforce cuts and funding reductions as illegal and autocratic.
“It has been a month of President Trump 2.0. and his chaotic, and often illegal, cuts to the federal workforce and federal funding raise legitimate concerns about a possible autocratic takeover of the United States government.”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Vice President Vance's MSC 2025 Remarks
Criticized Vice President Vance's remarks at Munich Security Conference on NATO and Ukraine.
“Vance’s hollow reiteration of the ‘might makes right’ rhetoric weakens our standing in the world and our national security and defense. It is simply not in the tradition of ‘peace through strength’ that made us the richest, most powerful country in the history of the world.”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Elon Musk's Role in the Trump Administration
Criticized Elon Musk's role in Trump administration as illegal and destructive.
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Rep. Smith Introduces Legislative Package to Support Aviation Impacted Communities
Introduced two bills to study aviation noise and emissions impacts on communities.
“The Ninth District is home to one of the largest airports in the region and many of my constituents live near airports and are directly impacted by airflight pathways”
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Rep. Smith Responds to Trump’s Illegal, Dumb Foreign Policy to Gut USAID
Criticized Trump administration's gutting of USAID and foreign aid programs.
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Rep. Smith Statement on Trump’s Appalling Response to Air Disaster
Criticized Trump's response to helicopter-jet collision over Potomac River.
“For the sake of the country, I urge the President to set aside his political games and work with Congress to ensure that we are able to do the job each of us has been elected to do, regardless of our political or personal ideologies.”
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Joined letter demanding Trump administration disclose list of frozen infrastructure and clean energy projects.
“Trump’s Day One executive order has created chaos and is a source of great anxiety for communities and businesses that want to build new roads, fix bridges, replace lead pipes, expand broadband access, strengthen infrastructure against natural disasters, and much more”
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Rep. Smith Statement on Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Welcomed Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as ending 15-month conflict and returning hostages.
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Announced nearly $80 million in federal funding for King County Metro RapidRide I Line expansion.
“Transportation and infrastructure are the backbone of our local economy”
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