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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…

Praise for Rep Chris Smith

Posted on January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Your Views I am so proud to be represented by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) in not only New Jersey, but also in Washington, D.C. I know I can always place trust in Congressman Smith to help me resolve issues and be there to support me. Congressman Smith and his staff have gone above and beyond…

Rep Smith’s Anti-Semitism Bill Signed into Law

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Trump signs anti-Semitism bill into law, creating ambassadorial post Catholic News Service Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3:43 PM WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, a week before leaving office, signed into law a bill that elevates to a full ambassadorship the rank of a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism. The bill, sponsored by Rep….

Rep Chris Smith condemns the violence at U.S. Capitol

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Melissa Clement

Congressman Chris Smith, the longest serving member of the House of Representatives in New Jersey history, issued the following statement condemning the criminal acts of violence at the United States Capitol today: “I unequivocally condemn the assault on the Capitol today and those who committed violence, vandalism and other crimes should be prosecuted to the…

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