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Rep. Smith retintroduces TICK Act
A new bill to reauthorize the nation’s federal efforts to fight Lyme disease was announced yesterday on Capitol Hill. The TICK Act, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) and Paul Tonko (D-NY), will provide continued funding for Lyme disease research at the Centers for Disease Control…
Rep. Smith works to improve safety of Point Pleasant Canal
Army Corps will replace Point Pleasant Canal fence to keep people from falling in By Dan Radel – Asbury Park Press staff The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will install new fencing around the entire perimeter of the Point Pleasant Canal at a cost of $3 million, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith announced. The fencing there…
Rep. Smith honors WWII Army Rangers at Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
By Jeanne Wall Published June 28, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey resident and World War II Army Ranger veteran John Wardell was among the heroes honored Thursday during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in the U.S. Capitol, recognizing the legendary United States Army Rangers of World War II for their extraordinary service. “John Wardell and…
Rep. Smith introduces resolution supporting historic peace accord brokered by President Trump
Rep. Chris Smith, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, has introduced legislation, HRes 586 Recognizing and applauding President Trump for brokering a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and supporting diplomatic and economic efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region—a region plagued by nearly three decades…
Rep. Smith: ‘President Trump’s decisive action to destroy the nuclear capabilities of Iran is a clear message that the further proliferation of nuclear weapons is unacceptable.’
Rep. Chris Smith’s statement on President Trump’s decisive action to destroy Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities: “For far too long, the Islamic Republic of Iran—the world’s leading state sponsor of terror—has held the world hostage with nuclear threats and the export of violence through its terrorist proxies, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Iranian threats of death to…
Rep. Smith: Radar interference should cancel dangerous wind projects
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) who has waged a multiyear fight against what he called “extremely dangerous” wind projects off New Jersey and elsewhere including Empire Wind today welcomed a lawsuit that contains compelling information that he believes will be helpful for the Trump Administration as it “continues its review of all wind industrial farms rushed through…
Rep. Smith calls for stronger “biosecurity measures” and student visa limits as Chinese nationals attempt to smuggle hazardous biological pathogen
Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China, has called for stronger “biosecurity measures” and “enhanced vetting and significant limits” for foreign students entering the US in the wake of recent revelations that two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus…
New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith receives honorary degree from Catholic University
CV NEWS FEED // Catholic University of America (CUA) recognized Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., with an honorary degree on May 17 for his commitment to the rights of the unborn. Catholic University also noted that Smith has authored legislation to prevent human rights violations, such as the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000. In…
Federal Government Halts Construction of Empire Wind 1 Project Off Jersey Shore. Rep. Chris Smith Led Ongoing Strong Pushback for Over Two Years.
By Jeanne Wall Published April 26, 2025 JERSEY SHORE — Construction on the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm has been ordered to stop by the Trump administration, following concerns over its federal approval process — a significant victory for Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who has long led the fight against offshore wind projects off…
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