Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)
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Smith proposes tax relief bills for faith-based education expenses
Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) has introduced the 'Education Achievement and Opportunity Act' (HR 2097) to aid New Jersey families with the educational expenses of their children.
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Rep. Chris Smith reaffirms commitment to autism awareness and research on World Autism Day 2025
Rep. Chris Smith, a founding co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, reaffirmed his commitment on World Autism Day to support individuals with Autism and their caregivers.
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Supreme Court hears arguments in Medicaid funding case involving Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court has heard arguments in the case Medina v. Planned Parenthood, focusing on whether states can stop funding Planned Parenthood through Medicaid.
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Rep. Smith challenges Equinor’s Empire Wind construction ahead of Trump’s wind project review
In a correspondence to the Secretary of the Interior, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey has expressed concern over Equinor’s plan to commence construction on the Empire Wind project.
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US imposes sanctions on six Hong Kong officials, steps up pressure on Beijing
The United States government has announced sanctions on six officials from Hong Kong.
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House bill proposes DC street renaming in honor of Jimmy Lai
U.S. Representative Chris Smith has reintroduced the bipartisan legislation known as the "Jimmy Lai Way Act," aimed at renaming the street in front of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC, to "1 Jimmy Lai Way."
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Service academy nomination information night to be held for district's students
A United States Service Academy Information Night is scheduled for April 30, 2025, announced Representative Chris Smith of Manchester.
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Congressman Smith urges reflection on Beijing Declaration's impact on pro-life values
As the world observes the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Congressman Chris Smith, a prominent U.S. human rights advocate, has called on global legislators to reconsider the impact of what he describes as a...
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U.S. lawmakers scrutinize China's role in African mineral exploitation
Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ) addressed the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, focusing on China's involvement in Africa's mining sector.
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Rep. Chris Smith addresses USCIRF report on global religious persecution
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) addressed the release of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2025 Annual Report, describing it as a crucial document that highlights global religious persecution. “No report issued anywhere in...
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Congressional hearing examines China's role in Africa's mining sector
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, chaired by U.S. Representative Chris Smith, held a hearing to discuss the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) involvement in Africa's mining sector.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect pregnancy care centers from discrimination
At a press conference on Capitol Hill, Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) introduced the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2226.
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Environmental Appeals Board rescinds permit for New Jersey wind turbine project
U.S. Representative Chris Smith has expressed his approval of the Environmental Appeals Board's recent decision to remand the Clean Air Act permit for the Atlantic Shores wind turbine farm.
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Congressional hearing to address China's role in African mining sector
U.S. Representative Chris Smith, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Africa subcommittee, will lead a congressional hearing on March 25.
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Lawmakers to introduce bill for protection of Pregnancy Care Centers
U.S. Representatives Chris Smith, Claudia Tenney, and Michelle Fischbach are set to introduce new legislation aimed at protecting Pregnancy Care Centers nationwide.
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House hearing addresses religious persecution in Nigeria
The House hearing on religious persecution in Nigeria took place in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025.
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US lawmakers urge redesignation of Nigeria over religious freedom violations
U.S. Representative Chris Smith, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, recently led a congressional hearing to address religious freedom violations in Nigeria.
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Rep. Chris Smith voices concerns over Albert Ramdin leading Organization of American States
Congressman Chris Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), has voiced significant concerns over the election of Suriname's Foreign Minister, Albert...
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Debbie’s Dream Foundation honors Congressman Chris Smith at advocacy day
Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) recently concluded its 13th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day.
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Congressional hearing to address human rights violations in Nigeria
U.S. Representative Chris Smith from New Jersey will preside over a congressional hearing concerning human rights issues in Nigeria.