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Article on enactment of Smith's Autism CARES Act'Congress Approves Nearly $2 Billion for Autism'

By Kenneth R. Cerini - In a significant win for the autism community, Congress has approved the extension of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act for another five years. This extension paves the way for an allocation of $1.95 billion to support crucial initiatives in autism researc... READ MORE

News12 article on Army Corps project Smith helped fund:'Beach replenishment begins along Ocean County shoreline' 'The project, which will span from six to seven months, kicks off in Seaside Heights this month and will conclude in Toms River during the summer.'

By Joti Rekhi published Feb 10, 2025, 12:36 PM Beaches across Ocean County are being replenished beginning Monday. The total project costs $73.5 million. It includes $30.2 million in funding from the federal infrastructure bill passed by Congress. According to Seaside Heights Borough Mayor Tony Vaz, taxpayers won't feel the pinch. Vaz sa... READ MORE

The Ocean County Leader news'Ocean County beach replenishment project begins; federally funded effort spans multiple towns'

By Ocean County Leader Feb 11, 2025 Beaches in Ocean County are undergoing a replenishment project starting Monday, with a total cost of $73.5 million. The initiative is partially funded by $30.2 million from the federal infrastructure bill passed by Congress. Seaside Heights Borough Mayor Tony Vaz assured residents that taxpayers would ... READ MORE

Patch news article on Smith announcement'Major Jersey Shore Beach Replenishment Project Begins Monday' 'Sand will be dredged from three areas offshore, and then 2.1 million cubic yards of sand will be pumped onto these Ocean County beaches'

Carly Baldwin,Patch Staff Posted Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 9:37 am ET| MANASQUAN, NJ — A long-delayed beach replenishment from Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet is scheduled to begin Monday, announced Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester). This is a project that will improve Ocean County beaches. Sand will be dredged from three separate area... READ MORE

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