Local Government

Last week, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and 30 other members of Congress filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme…

A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4) that allocates $50 million for a new shallow draft dredging vessel has passed the House of Representatives.

A congressional hearing focused on laws regulating foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their impact on civil society is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Ocean County has received the largest Clean Communities Grant in New Jersey for 2025, totaling $273,576.97.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) has raised concerns following a recent conversation between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin about the possibility of extending life through organ transplants.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced that the House-passed FY26 Energy & Water Appropriations Act (HR 4553) includes $50 million in federal funding for a new shallow draft dredging vessel.

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has called on the Senate to quickly approve his proposed legislation targeting forced organ harvesting, following a widely reported conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and…

Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, have sent a…

Republican leaders from two key U.S. congressional committees focused on China have urged the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, distinguishing it from Somalia.

Republican leaders of two House committees focused on U.S.-China relations have urged the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland.

The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs has reached a consent agreement with Stop & Shop supermarkets after an investigation revealed mislabeling and improper handling of beef and poultry products…

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has expressed his condolences following the death of Lillian G. Burry, a former Monmouth County Freeholder Director and Colts Neck Mayor.

Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester) appeared on New Jersey 101.5 FM with host Eric Scott to discuss his ongoing opposition to offshore wind towers.

Following a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to other students and adults, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) released a…

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched an informational website to address concerns about the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed Resilient Environments and Landscapes (NJ REAL) regulations.

Ocean County officials marked the opening of a new playground at Patriots County Park on August 18, with a ribbon cutting attended by Commissioner Robert S. Arace, Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione,…

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, appeared on EWTN News In…

New Jersey residents have seen a sharp increase in their energy bills, with a 20% hike that began on June 1.

President Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine have received support from Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives and leading foreign policy…

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) joined local officials, fishermen, and residents at the Rally Against Empire Wind in Seaside Heights, voicing his opposition to offshore wind development projects such as Empire…

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has restated his opposition to the Empire Wind offshore wind project, raising concerns about national security, environmental impact, and economic consequences during a rally in Seaside…

With Lyme disease cases rising across the United States and New Jersey experiencing some of the highest rates, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has reintroduced the TICK Act in Congress.

Today, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, joined with Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representative Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) in sending a…

Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, has joined with Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representative Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) in urging Secretary…