Rep. Smith delivers remarks for the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s 2026 Law Enforcement Conference

The 2026 FIFA World Cup games are underway in NJ’s MetLife Stadium with first game on June 13 and the final match on July 19.

Rep Smith–as author of the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and four additional anti-human trafficking laws–renews his concern that the event brings increased vulnerability for human trafficking as traffickers “exploit crowded venues, transient populations, and online platforms to sell both sex and forced labor.”

Watch his remarks at the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s 2026 Law Enforcement Conference where he shares the “3 Ps” of the human trafficking response: prevention, protection, and prosecution.

Rep Smith receives support from President Trump for election

Rep Smith receives enthusiastic support for the June 2nd Republican primary

Chris Smith received unanimous endorsements from Ocean County GOP and Monmouth County GOP for reelection in 2026

SMITH GIVES TRAFFICKING UPDATE

Rep Smith gave a federal update during Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden’s Human Trafficking Symposium and extended his special thanks to county and state law enforcement for their total commitment to protecting and rescuing vulnerable women and children from the cruelty of human trafficking

SMITH WELCOMES AUTISM SPEAKS TO DC

Rep. Chris Smith welcomed Autism Speaks advocates and Autism Speaks’ National President and CEO, NJ-04 resident Keith Wargo to Washington, D.C. for Advocacy Day. Over 100 advocates—children and adults with autism, as well as family caregivers—made compelling presentations in offices across Capitol Hill in support of the extraordinary effective programs authorized by Rep. Chris Smith’s Autism CARES bill signed into law last year.
Rep. Smith’s Autism CARES law expands programs for autism research, education, early detection and intervention and will help foster new services for adults with autism and those in need of special safety support

SMITH SECURES GRANT FOR NEW POLICE VEHICLES IN MANCHESTER

 Manchester Township has purchased 10 new police vehicles with a $1,148,000 federal Byrne Discretionary Grant secured in 2024 by Rep. Chris Smith

When Clinton Lost China

“Thirty years ago, today—May 26, 1994—America lost China.

For that was the day when President Bill Clinton infamously delinked the requirement that China make serious and sustained progress in protecting the fundamental human rights of its citizens or lose the coveted Most Favored Nation (MFN) trade status that facilitates hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese exports to the United States.”

Rep. Smith speaks with Martha MacCallum on Gov. Murphy’s Disastrous Offshore Wind Bailout

Rep. Smith was on Fox’s The Story with Martha MacCallum discussing Murphy’s disastrous offshore wind bailout, which will negatively impact NJ rate-payers (i.e. taxpayers).

Chris Smith ranks #1 among all 435 Members of Congress in successfully turning bills into laws

 

 

 
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Rep. Smith: 25th Anniversary of Homeless Veterans Assistance Act—my law that continues to truly help veterans

October 26, 2026 By Chris Smith           Twenty-five years ago, an appalling number of our Nation’s heroes were living on the street. It was a scandal: men and women—who courageously and selflessly stepped up and put their lives on the line to defend our great Nation—were without homes in the very country…

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By Jeanne Wall Published October 23, 2026 NEW JERSEY — As millions of Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease and families shoulder the growing demands of caregiving, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith is highlighting advances in research, the importance of early detection and the need for continued federal investment in treatment and support. Smith (R-N.J.), founder and…

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Rep. Smith Leads Survey of Nor’easter Damage Along Monmouth and Ocean County Shore

By Jeanne Wall Published October 3, 2026 MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES, NJ — In the aftermath of last week’s powerful Nor’easter, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith led a group of federal, state and local officials on a tour of several shore communities to assess damage caused by flooding, erosion and severe weather. The tour included stops…

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