Latest News

Accelerating and advancing Lyme disease researchSmith introduces the LymeX Authorization Act

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Caucus, introduced legislation to codify the LymeX Accelerator Program (LymeX), a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, which funds prize competitions to advan... READ MORE

International Christian Concern article on new Smith-Moore Nigeria bill'U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Stem Persecution in Nigeria'

By International Christian Concern Published February 12, 2026 U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), with the support of other lawmakers, introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Secretary of State to compile and submit a comprehensive report to Cong... READ MORE

Breitbart article on new Smith-Moore Nigeria bill'Republicans Debut "Nigeria Religious Freedom" Act Demanding Report on U.S. Support for Persecuted Christians'

By Frances Martel Published February 11, 2026 House Republicans led by Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Riley Moore (R-WV) introduced a bill on Monday calling for the State Department to offer comprehensive reports on American actions to protect Christians persecuted by a host of jihadist terror threats in Nigeria, as well as efforts to convi... READ MORE

CBN article on Smith's work to advance religious freedom in Nigeria'US Sending 200 Troops to Fight Jihadist Terrorism in Nigeria'

By CBN News Published February 11, 2026 The U.S. is planning to send 200 American troops to help fight terrorism in Nigeria, according to the Wall Street Journal. The contingent will reinforce a small group of U.S. military personnel already on the ground there. Officials say the U.S. troops will not be involved directly in combat, but th... READ MORE

CatholicVote article on new Smith-Moore Nigeria bill'Legislation introduced in House would hold Nigeria accountable for Christian persecution'

By Hannah Hiester Published February 11, 2026 Several members of Congress from foreign affairs committees introduced legislation in the House of Representatives Feb. 10 to institute strategies holding Nigeria accountable for the ongoing persecution of Christians in the country. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., who co-introduced the Nigeria Relig... READ MORE

MORE NEWS