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…

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…

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….

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…

By David Wildstein Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) has authored 47 different laws during his 40 years as the congressman from New Jersey’s 4th district, with one more passed in the final hours of the 116th Congress awaiting the signature of President Donald Trump. The New Jersey Republican begins his record-setting 21st term in the U.S. House of Representatives…

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…