For his work to help in the fight against Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, Ryan’s Quest selected Smith as its 2018 recipient of the “Ryan’s Hero Award” named for Ryan Schultz, 12, of Hamilton, NJ. The award bore the inscription “in recognition of your continued support for those living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.”
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On December 8, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) concluded its annual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of 57 OSCE participating States by adopting a ministerial decision on combatting child trafficking—modeled on OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) resolutions adopted in 2016 and 2017, authored by Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04).
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A new passport identifier for convicted pedophiles will help protect children from pedophiles looking to travel abroad, possibly to abuse children, said Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), author of the law to create the identifier.
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Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) was named a Legislator of the Year by the New Jersey Hospital Association on Thursday.
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The U.S. must enforce the Goldman Act and make sure that countries are abiding by international agreements against parental child abduction, Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) said at a briefing on the matter by the Helsinki Commission.
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Alongside advocates and supporters from throughout the Monmouth and Ocean County region, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) today helped cut the ribbon at the Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's, held in his congressional district in Bradley Beach. Smith is the founder and Chairman of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's disease, and a long-time, effective advocate for Alzheimer’s funding and research.
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The House on Wednesday approved a sweeping reauthorization of the nation's most comprehensive law to combat human trafficking, in a rare bipartisan vote. The bill allocates $520 million over four years toward programs that aim to identify and aid victims of trafficking and prevent it from occurring.
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Congressman Smith led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation on a humanitarian mission to the war-torn area of East Africa. Hundreds of thousands of refugees from South Sudan fleeing to neighboring Uganda are facing starvation. Rep. Bass (D-CA) is on right. (photos by Helen Manson)
Learn MoreRep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, issued the following statement on April 18, Zimbabwe Independence Day: Today I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to the people of Zimbabwe on the 38th anniversary of the country’s indepen... READ MORE
The winners of the 2018 Annual Congressional Art Competition were announced by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), who sponsors the annual show for high school students in the Fourth Congressional District. “The 2018 competition was one of the largest in 25 years,” Smith said. “We had many talented entries from across Mercer, Monmouth and O... READ MORE
Congressman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) reauthorization of a landmark food security bill, the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2018 (HR 5129) is scheduled to be marked up on Tuesday in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, bringing it one step closer to a House Floor vote. “The original Global Food Security Act (GFSA) promoted food sec... READ MORE