Would create ambassador position to combat anti-Semitism  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, at the very last legislative session of the 116th Congress, the House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) that would elevate the State Department’s Anti-Semitism Special Envoy position—first created by Smith’s legislative provisions in 2004—to an Ambassadorship, giving more clout to address…

Said one U.S. veteran: “When the depression, anxiety and PTSD creeps back in, I know just what to do: Strap on a pack and get outside.” By Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff Legislation authored by this area’s Congressman, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), to help veterans heal through outdoor recreational therapy, has now been signed into law by President…

Smith statement as House debates Belarus Democracy, Human Rights and Sovereignty Act of 2020 November 30, 2020 Insider NJ The following are excerpts of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in the House of Representatives during debate on H.R. 8428, Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2020 on November 18, 2020: Madam Speaker,  I urge…

Rep. Smith released the following statement regarding the November 2020 election: It continues to be a true honor to represent the people of New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District.  Helping people, solving problems, here and around the globe could not be more rewarding. I want to thank the fine people of Monmouth, Ocean and Mercer Counties…

Today—October 28th—marks 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000—the comprehensive, historic law that I authored to aggressively combat sex and labor trafficking both within the United States and around the world. The TVPA created a new, well-funded whole-of-government domestic and international strategy and established numerous new programs to Protect victims, Prosecute traffickers and to the extent…

Schmid stands by smears in her mailers, as Dems forewarned   On multiple issues covered in an hour-long forum hosted by the Asbury Park Press, Rep. Chris Smith, the 20-term incumbent in New Jersey’s Fourth District, crushed his challenger highlighting his record of legislative accomplishment and his bipartisanship as a problem solver. Early in the…

October 16, 2020 New Jersey’s Republican congressmen, Chris Smith (NJ-4) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2) today proposed legislation that would retroactively grant a cost of living (COLA) increase to senior citizens collecting social security for 2020 and further increase seniors’ income in 2021, according to an announcement from Smith office. The Social Security Administration this…

Middletown mayor, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith announce CARES Act funding for small businesses October 16, 2020 Alex N. Gecan, Asbury Park Press MIDDLETOWN — If you run a small business in Middletown, the township may have $15,000 worth of good news for you. The township will begin awarding grants of up to $15,000 for businesses with up…

October 8, 2020 Rep. Chris Smith today welcomed the endorsement of the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund. A leading national environmental organization, the National Wildlife Federation works to promote clean water and energy initiatives and advocates for solutions to protect and restore wildlife habitats. “Throughout his time on the Hill, Rep. Chris Smith has emerged…