U.S. Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey's 4th Congressional District
U.S. Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Elected U.S. Legislators
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey's 4th Congressional District
-
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...
-
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.
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
House hearing addresses religious persecution in Nigeria
The House hearing on religious persecution in Nigeria took place in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025.
-
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.
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
Chris Smith recognized for leadership in stomach cancer research
Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey's 4th Congressional District has been honored with the Congressional Steward of the Dream Award for his efforts in stomach cancer research.
-
Bipartisan bill seeks reauthorization for U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has introduced a bill to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) until September 2028.
-
Chris Smith addresses National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on pro-life advocacy
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the 20th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC.
-
Congressman Chris Smith comments on FY25 budget resolution passage
Congressman Chris Smith has expressed his views following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 House Budget Resolution.
-
Rep. Smith criticizes Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees
Rep. Christopher H. Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of both the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and the Uyghur Caucus, has issued a statement regarding Thailand's recent actions involving...
-
Middletown veteran receives long-awaited Bronze Star after more than five decades
On February 21, Congressman Chris Smith presented the Bronze Star to Mike Vaccaro, a 79-year-old Vietnam War veteran from Middletown.
-
New Jersey Vietnam veterans receive long-awaited medals after more than five decades
Two Vietnam War veterans from New Jersey, Pete Celentano and Michael Vaccaro, were finally awarded the military medals they earned over five decades ago. U.S. Representative Chris Smith presented the medals to them during separate ceremonies held...