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Rep Smith tours 4th Annual Autism Resources Fair at Ocean County Library

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Left to Right: Congressman Chris Smith, Library Commission Chair Ruthanne Scaturro, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Director Stephen Scaturro, Library Director Susan Quinn. The Ocean County Library hosted Rep Smith for a tour of its 4th Annual Autism Resources Fair, held during National Autism Awareness Month. He was…

Study: Smith is most effective Republican lawmaker on healthcare in House

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Melissa Clement

March 18, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC—A newly published, independent analysis on the legislative effectiveness of members of Congress ranks Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) as the most effective Republican lawmaker on healthcare issues in the House of Representatives. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL)—a nonpartisan, joint partnership between the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership…

Congressman Chris Smith’s remarks to the ‘Shine the Light’ conference on human trafficking

Posted on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Excerpts of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) at the Shine the Light conference on human traffiWashington, DC—March 8, 2021 “Words are inadequate to convey my respect and gratitude for the amazing work you are doing to end modern-day slavery and to rescue victims of both sex and labor trafficking. Like you, I believe we have a duty…

Rep Smith receives Congressional Leadership Award for his advocacy on autism

Posted on March 5, 2021March 9, 2021 by Melissa Clement

WASHINGTON, DC – Autism Speaks—a national advocacy group that promotes research and solutions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—presented Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with their Congressional Leadership Award for his “leadership on behalf of individuals with autism and their families.” “The dedicated leaders at Autism Speaks work tirelessly to help raise awareness and advocate for those with…

Rep Smith: H.R. 1 weakens safeguards against fraud in election law

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Excerpts of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) In the House of Representatives—March 3, 2021 Mr. Speaker, the precious right to vote in free and fair elections at all levels in the United States will be seriously jeopardized if H.R. 1 becomes law. Under an egregiously false façade of reform, the legislation consolidates and conveys…

Rep Smith: On the passing of a great mayor and friend

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Jack Rafferty was an extraordinary leader—a visionary and doer of great deeds—especially for the people of Hamilton Township. He was smart, tenacious, selfless and had a sense of humor that always brought a smile to anyone he met. He was kind and caring—and had a great big heart. As the can-do mayor, Jack made Hamilton…

Smith calls on Army Corp and DEP to address 18′ cliffs on beach

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Congressman Chris Smith met on the dunes in Bay Head on Friday with officials from the Army Corp of Engineers, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and local leaders from Bay Head and Ocean County to address the 18 foot cliff that developed as a result of Winter Storm Orlena. Smith organized the meeting with…

Rep. Smith Pushes Relief Efforts For Red Bank Nonprofits

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Melissa Clement

RED BANK — There are encouraging signs for Red Bank nonprofits —especially the Count Basie Center for the Arts and the Red Bank Fire Department (RBFD) — as they look for assistance from the federal government during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said Rep. Chris Smith (R-4). The Basie is among those who qualify for the…

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