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Chris Smith bill to battle human trafficking overwhelmingly approved by House

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jess Rohr

New Jersey congressman: “Human traffickers never take a holiday, nor can we’ By David Wildstein, July 27 2022 10:04 am Legislation aimed at combatting human trafficking sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday by a vote of 401-20. “Human traffickers never take a holiday, nor can we,” said Smith….

Smith hearing exposes China’s exploitation of children in Africa

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Melissa Clement

Testimony: China-backed cobalt mines in Congo exploit 40,000 child workers By Zelda Caldwell Washington D.C., Jul 16, 2022 China is exploiting children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, forcing them to work under hazardous conditions to mine the cobalt that powers electronic devices and electric cars, witnesses at a congressional hearing on human rights violations testified…

International leaders urged to step up efforts to combat human trafficking

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Melissa Clement

WASHINGTON – The predators engaged in human trafficking “never take a holiday, nor can we,” a U.S congressman who holds a top international anti-trafficking post told world leaders gathered July 2-6 in Birmingham, England. Those “who exploit and abuse vulnerable women, children and men never cease in their nefarious work,” U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.,…

House Dems turn down Chris Smith bid to retain education benefits for soldiers who refuse vaccine

Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by Melissa Clement

By David Wildstein, New Jersey Globe, July 13 2022 A Republican congressman from New Jersey on Tuesday slammed House Democrats for blocking a bid to protect National Guard and Reserve soldiers who refused a COVID-19 vaccination from losing education benefits under the GI Bill. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) sought to amend the National Defense Authorization Act…

Smith: A new opportunity to defend the weakest and most vulnerable from the violence of abortion

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by Melissa Clement

New Jersey Globe By Congressman Christopher H. Smith, June 24 2022 OPINION For decades—right up to this very moment—abortion advocates have gone to extraordinary lengths to ignore, trivialize, and cover up the battered baby victim. They’ve aggressively fostered a culture of denial, disrespect, and bias against babies. The United States Supreme Court’s 7-2 majority in 1973…

Chris Smith wins landslide victory in his new congressional district

Posted on June 13, 2022October 14, 2022 by Melissa Clement

Toms River- Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester) scored another landslide victory last night defeating his closest opponent with a huge 21 percent margin (57.73%–36.79%). “I am honored to once again receive the resounding support from Republican voters throughout the 4th Congressional District,” Smith said. “The extremely positive reception in both new and old portions of the…

VOTER ALERT: Don’t be fooled by desperate lies and distortions about Chris Smith’s record

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Michael Finan

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Chris Smith for Re-Election

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Michael Finan

June 1, 2022 Toms River – Today, Rep. Chris Smith received the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s largest business organization of over three million members across the country. “Chris Smith is not only a champion for New Jersey but for free enterprise policies that help our economy grow,” said Chamber Executive…

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