Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)
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Recent News About Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)
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Efforts grow to address autism as new CDC report highlights prevalence increase
Rep. Chris Smith has expressed support for the Trump Administration's proactive measures to tackle autism following a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealing an increase in autism rates to 1 in 31 children in...
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Trump and Burgum halt Empire Wind project over security and environmental concerns
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has expressed approval for the decision by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum of the Trump Administration to halt the construction of the Empire Wind project, which is located off the coast of New Jersey and New York.
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Federal report backs Congressmen's concerns over wind turbines' impact on radar systems
In a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), concerns raised by New Jersey Republican Congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew about the interference of offshore wind turbines with military radar systems have been validated.
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Chris Smith supports nomination of Rabbi Kaploun as special envoy
Rep. Chris Smith has expressed his support for the nomination of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
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GAO finds wind turbines could impact radar systems used for defense and navigation
An April 14, 2025 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has brought attention to the possible adverse effects of offshore wind turbines on radar systems essential for national security and navigation.
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Rep. Smith decries transnational repression impacting Nigerians after religious persecution hearing
Congressman Chris Smith has expressed strong condemnation of transnational repression targeting Nigerians and Nigerian-Americans in the U.S. This comes in the aftermath of a congressional hearing held on March 12, 2025, which Smith, as the Chair...
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Lawmakers call on President Trump to halt embryonic stem cell research funding
On April 9, 2025, a group of 29 Members of Congress, led by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Values Action Team Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), and Senate Pro-Life Caucus Member Sen.
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Smith pushes for reassessment of Hong Kong office's diplomatic status
U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has reintroduced the "Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act," aiming to reassess the diplomatic status granted to Hong Kong’s three representative offices in the United States.
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Congressman Smith backs Aid Accountability Act to enforce abortion restrictions in foreign aid
Congressman Chris Smith from New Jersey has announced his support and initial cosponsorship of the Aid Accountability Act of 2025.
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Rep. Smith supports Trump's stance on China in Washington Times op-ed
In a recent opinion piece published in the Washington Times, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) expressed support for President Trump's approach to international trade, particularly with China.
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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...