U.S. Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey's 4th Congressional District
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey's 4th Congressional District
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Lufthansa fined $4 million over antisemitic discrimination incident
Rep. Chris Smith, Co-Chair of the House Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, announced a $4 million fine imposed on Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish passengers. The incident occurred in May 2022 when 128 Orthodox Jewish community members were denied boarding on a connecting flight in Germany due to the actions of some passengers. Many of those affected did not know each other and were traveling separately.
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Lawmakers urge compliance with federal law on congressional health plan subsidies
In a recent letter addressed to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), more than two dozen Members of Congress have raised concerns about the agency's compliance with federal law regarding congressional health plans and abortion coverage. The group, led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), claims that OPM is violating the Smith Amendment, which prohibits these plans from subsidizing elective abortions.
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Sea Girt rally opposes offshore wind turbines amid safety concerns
Nearly 500 individuals gathered in Sea Girt on Sunday to protest against the proposed installation of wind turbines off the Jersey Shore. The protest coincided with Governor Phil Murphy's visit to the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt for an annual military review. Protest organizers, aware of Murphy's presence, aimed to make their opposition visible, though he did not address the crowd.
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Residents rally against offshore wind projects in New Jersey
On Sunday morning, approximately 500 residents from Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell gathered to protest offshore wind projects and power cables planned to run through their towns. The rally was organized by the nonprofit group Stop The High-Risk Power Cables to raise awareness about the potential impact of these transmission lines on local communities and to draw the attention of Governor Phil Murphy.
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Representative calls for US sanctions against Sudanese leaders after UN meeting
In response to the recent meeting between Sudanese warlord Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, Representative Chris Smith has urged the Biden-Harris Administration to impose sanctions on the leaders of both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, is calling for these measures due to what he describes as "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights."
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Rep. Chris Smith calls for continued support for Israel against Hamas
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, released a statement marking the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.
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Spring Lake residents oppose Verizon's plan for 5G towers along shoreline
As Verizon proceeds with its 5G upgrades along the Jersey Shore, Spring Lake residents are expressing strong opposition to the company's plans to install 5G towers along Ocean Avenue. Laura Demeo, a long-time resident of Spring Lake, voiced her concerns about Verizon's influence in the town. "Verizon is a big company. They have a lot of money, a lot of power. I feel like they are bullying their way into our town," she stated.
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Legislation introduced by US lawmakers aims to halt funding for Brazilian anti-free-speech initiatives
On the heels of a recent report documenting Biden-Harris Administration support for censorship in Brazil, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has introduced legislation to stop U.S. taxpayer funds from flowing to progressive non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are promoting Brazil’s escalating crackdown on free speech.
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Rep. Chris Smith calls for solidarity with Israel after Iranian missile attack
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, has released a statement following an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
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Rep. Chris Smith criticizes approval of Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued a statement in response to the Biden-Harris Administration’s approval of the construction and operations plan for the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind proposal.
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Rep. Chris Smith criticizes UNRWA over alleged ties to terrorism
In response to confirmed reports that Hamas' top leader in Lebanon, Fateh al-Sharif, was also employed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued a statement highlighting his concerns about the agency. Al-Sharif was killed in an airstrike on Monday.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces federal charges under anti-trafficking law
Federal prosecutors have used a landmark law authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) to bring sex trafficking and forced labor charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper and music mogul is accused of leading a criminal enterprise that facilitated his abuse and exploitation of women, protected his reputation, and concealed his conduct for over a decade.
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Smith secures $1.2 million in federal funds for Monmouth County EOC upgrades
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operated by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $1,241,250 in federal funding for significant technology and communications equipment upgrades. This funding was secured through a congressional earmark by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester).
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Smith, Krishnamoorthi introduce bill targeting human trafficking in hotels
Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today introduced the HOTEL Act of 2024 (HR 9681), bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering federal efforts to combat human trafficking in hotels.
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Congressional hearing marks first anniversary since fall of Nagorno-Karabakh
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), chaired a congressional hearing today highlighting the continued plight of ethnic Armenians on the first anniversary of the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan.
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House passes Autism CARES Act reauthorizing $1.95 billion through 2029
The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed (402-13) new comprehensive legislation (HR 7213) authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to provide more than $1.95 billion to reauthorize and strengthen the United States’ whole-of-government autism spectrum disorder (ASD) initiative through 2029. Smith’s bill—with Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) as the Democrat lead and 61 other bipartisan cosponsors—now heads to the Senate.
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USS New Jersey joins US Navy fleet with inclusive design
Asbury Park Press USA TODAY NETWORK – NEW JERSEY
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USS New Jersey commissioned at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle
Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) joined high-ranking Navy officers and sailors today at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown to commission the USS New Jersey—the branch’s newest submarine and the third naval vessel named after the state of New Jersey.
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Rep. Chris Smith urges Brazil's government to restore free speech
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has urged Brazil's government to reverse its recent decision to block access to X (formerly known as Twitter) and prohibit its citizens from using the social media platform.
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House passes bill requiring Senate approval for WHO pandemic treaty
With the support and vote of Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), the House passed legislation today that would prevent the Biden-Harris Administration from signing the World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic treaty without prior Senate ratification. The bill passed with a vote of 219-199.