Statements by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

Rep. Smith has released 50 statements in the 118th Congress (2023-24).

Date	Title
May 2	Liberian President Boakai signs executive order to establish War Crimes & Economic Crimes Court
May 1	<span class="kicker">House passes bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses </span>Smith: The unbridled antisemitic hate exploding on US college campuses is absolutely disgraceful
April 29	Smith leads the House of Representatives in a moment of silence honoring the late Donald Payne Jr.
April 26	<span class="kicker">Whitewash </span>UN report on UNRWA covers up the antisemitism, violence and hate that has poisoned the agency for decades
April 24	<span class ="kicker">Page 1 APP article on victimized NJ art teacher Smith helping</span>'Two years after trail went cold, FBI renews search for Wall art teacher's stolen paintings'
April 25	<span class="kicker">Hong Kong human rights defender honored with street name </span>Legislation introduced by Smith, Suozzi would rename Hong Kong Economic Trade Offices address in Washington DC as 1 Jimmy Lai Way
April 24	Smith, Suozzi introduce legislation to bolster the fight against the Chinese Communist Partys ongoing genocide of Uyghurs
April 24	On the passing of Donald Payne Jr.
April 23	Smith calls on Azerbaijani government to provide Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu with immediate access to medical care
April 20	<span class ="kicker">Jersey Shore Online article on Smith-obtained funds for Rt. 9</span>'Grant Paves The Way For Route 9 Traffic Relief'
April 19	<span class ="kicker">TAPintoMiddletown.com article on Smith bill</span>'Rep. Chris Smith: Proposes Legislation to Curb Telecom Giants' 5G Rollouts along Jersey Shore Community'
April 20	House passes bill to provide critical military assistance to Israel while prohibiting any US funds for antisemitic UN agency in Gaza
April 20	<span class="kicker">End the Border Catastrophe </span>Smith votes to secure the US border as President Biden refuses to act
April 19	<span class="kicker">Concerns mount over Verizons planned 5G towers in Belmar </span>Smith introduces legislation to empower local residents concerned by the proliferation of 5G towers
April 17	<span class ="kicker">Fox News article:</span>'GOP lawmaker demands action from Japan PM on key issue impacting hundreds of US children abroad'
April 16	Smith chairs hearing on Turkeys shocking human rights abuses and aggressive transnational repression
April 16	<span class="kicker">Communist China exploits African children to power Green Economy </span>Smith introduces bill aimed at preventing cobalt mined by child exploitation and forced labor in the Congo from entering US market
April 16	<span class="kicker">In hand-delivered letter at US Capitol </span>Smith makes direct appeal to Japanese Prime Minister to return American children abducted to Japan to their left-behind US parents
April 13	Rep. Chris Smith: We unequivocally stand with our great friend and ally, Israel
April 10	<span class="kicker">At hearing chaired by Smith </span>Experts sound the alarm on Chinese Communist Partys pervasive malign influence at the United Nations
March 26	On the need to establish a War Crimes & Economic Crimes Court in Liberia
March 19	Smith announces information night for students interested in competing for a US Service Academy nomination
March 15	<span class ="kicker">Patch news article:</span>'Funds Will Extend Railroad Ave., Add To Rail Trail In Lacey'
March 15	<span class ="kicker">News article:</span>'$1.1M In Federal Funds Coming To Manchester For Police'
March 15	<span class="kicker">Smith secures funds for Seaside Heights boardwalk improvements </span>Seaside Heights to receive $1.6 million for new boardwalk facilities aimed at boosting local businesses
March 15	<span class="kicker">Smith secures funding for Ocean County wastewater treatment </span>Ocean County to receive $1.5 million in federal funds to rehabilitate key wastewater treatment systems in Berkeley
March 14	<span class="kicker">Smith secures funding for Ocean County water treatment </span>Lakehurst to receive $2.25 million in federal funds to upgrade and expand capacity of key drinking water treatment facility
March 14	<span class="kicker">Smith secures $6 million for Lacey roadway </span>Railroad Ave extension in Lacey will help alleviate traffic congestion along Route 9 and provide greater mobility for residents
March 13	<span class="kicker">Smith secures $1 million for Berkeley roadway </span>Western Blvd extension in Berkeley will help relieve traffic hazards and gridlock on Route 9
March 13	<span class="kicker">Smith votes YES </span>House votes to require TikTok to sever its ties with the Chinese Communist Party
March 13	<span class="kicker">Smith secures funding for Manchester </span>Manchester Police Department to receive nearly $1.15 million in federal funds to maintain proper staffing levels and replace aging fleet of patrol vehicles
March 13	<span class="kicker">Smith secures funding for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County </span>YMCAs Camp Zehnder in Wall to receive $1.2 million for major renovation and revitalization project to expand childcare services for working families
March 13	<span class="kicker">Smith secures funding for South Toms River </span>South Toms River to receive $750,000 in federal funding to upgrade heating and cooling system at municipal recreation center
March 13	Smith secures nearly $4.7 million in federal funding for critical humanitarian and infrastructure improvements in Lakewood
March 11	<span class ="kicker">Patch news article</span>'$6M In Federal Funds Will Extend Road In Lacey'
March 12	Community Medical Center in Toms River to host Smiths Congressional Art Competition
March 8	Smith secures over $20.8 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure improvement and humanitarian services projects in Ocean and Monmouth counties
March 8	<span class="kicker">China Commission Chairman presses TikTok executives </span>Smith demands answers on TikToks recruitment of American minors to act as foreign agents of the Chinese Communist Party
Feb. 26	Smith speaks at intl summit in Geneva to discuss a future beyond failed United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Feb. 15	Victims of transnational repression testify at Smith hearing
Feb. 13	House overwhelmingly passes Smiths legislation to bolster the fight against human trafficking
Feb. 9	<span class="kicker">CNA news article on Smith bill:</span>'U.S. bishops urge passage of anti-human trafficking bill in Congress"
Feb. 10	<span class="kicker">On Fox News Live </span>Smith discusses his legislation to end US funding for UNRWA: a child soldier factory
Feb. 7	House Foreign Affairs Committee approves Smith resolution calling on Biden to designate Nigeria as one of worlds severe religious freedom violators
Feb. 7	Smith's bill to end US funding for UNRWA headed to the House Floor
Feb. 6	<span class="kicker">Smith hosts news conference amid mad dash by the WHO </span>Panel of experts raises the alarm on growing concerns surrounding looming WHO pandemic treaty
Jan. 31	Smith co-chairs hearing on the shocking abuses committed by UN peacekeepers stationed abroad
Jan. 30	<span class="kicker">Smith bill prohibits US funding for UNRWA </span>Smith co-chairs third congressional hearing exposing the blatant antisemitism of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Jan. 26	On the ICJ ruling on South Africas hostile genocide allegations against Israel
Jan. 26	<span class="kicker">Days before Smith set to co-chair another hearing exposing UNRWAs unbridled antisemitism </span>Biden Administration temporarily pauses additional funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)

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