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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) delivers remarks at the Rally Against Empire Wind

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Delivers remarks at Rally Against Empire WindSmith underscores Empire Wind's threats to national security, the environment, sea creatures, New Jersey commercial and recreational fishing, and tourism
August 16, 2025

Today, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), a longtime vocal opponent of offshore wind development, joined local elected officials, fishermen, stakeholders, and New Jersey residents at the Rally Against Empire Wind in Seaside Heights, where he delivered the following remarks: I am unalterably opposed to ocean wind power including Empire Wind—which is heavily reliant on government handouts including between a $1.3 billion to $3 billion (ITC) created and authorized by President Biden in his so-called ... More

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TAPInto article on Smith's TICK Act'Lyme Cases Surge in NJ: New Bill Seeks $30M to Fight Back'
August 9, 2025

By Jim Lonergan Published August 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Lyme disease cases continuing to climb nationwide and New Jersey among the hardest-hit states, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced the reintroduction of the TICK Act—a bipartisan bill aimed at securing critical federal funding for the research, prevention, and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. The bill, formally named the Ticks: Identify, Control, Knockout Act, is co-sponsored in the House by Reps. Lloyd Do... More

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Smith calls on State Department to combat organ harvesting & traffickingSmith, Moolenaar, Dunn send letter to Sec. Rubio urging State Department intervention in China’s forced organ harvesting empire
August 7, 2025
Today, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), joined Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Representative Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the Department of State to deploy its existing Rewards for Justice authorities to “deter and disrupt the market for illegally procured organs” and “hold accountable those r... More

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Ocean County Leader article on Smith letter to Sec. Rubio'Smith urges State Department action against forced organ harvesting in China'
August 7, 2025

By Ocean County Leader August 7, 2025 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 letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The lawmakers urged the Department of State to use its Rewards for Justice program to “deter and disrupt the market for illegally procured organs” and “hold accountable those responsible for the grue... More

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Toms River | Shorebeat article on Smith legislation to name Toms River VA Clinic after Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell'U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Naming Toms River VA Clinic for WWII Hero 'Bud' Lomell'
August 6, 2025

By Daniel Nee August 6, 2025 The Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Toms River is one step closer to being named in honor of World War II hero, and Toms River resident, Leonard “Bud” Lomell following vote by the U.S. Senate to adopt a resolution ordering the naming. The Senate approved the naming bill via unanimous consent in a rare Sunday session over the weekend. The House of Representatives previously passed the same resolution, and the legislation now requires a president signature... More