Rep. Chris Smith (NJ04) spoke on the House floor in support of the fourth phase of federal assistance to help pay for the costs associated with the coronavirus outbreak, including the severe impact on local hospitals and their workers and the Paycheck Protection Program to protect jobs. The $484B measure passed April 23, 2020.
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As a result of the CARES Act passed by Congress March 27, 2020, starting the week of April 13-17 an estimated 80% of Americans began to see stimulus checks from the IRS as direct deposits to their bank accounts. Those who rely on Social Security or railroad pensions will receive a stimulus payment even if they are not required to file tax returns. Those who don't use direct deposit will see checks mailed later in the month.
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A fourth government-operated coronavirus testing site to serve the 4th District is set to open April 9 in Mercer Co., complementing one State/federal community-based testing site in Monmouth Co., and two county-operated sites in Ocean and Mercer counties. To ensure that capacity is increased as demand surges, Rep. Smith has supported the sites to augment testing by private medical facilities.
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Rep. Chris Smith took to the House floor to voice his support of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020. He also spoke of the severe impact of COVID-19 on his district, and urged passage of the bill & federal support 'no matter the cost.'
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Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ4) has asked The White House to approve treating suspected COVID-19 patients with approved “compassionate use” drug therapies prior to the COVID-19 test results being confirmed.
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A Message from Rep Smith: "Containing the outbreak, finding a cure, and developing a safe and effective vaccine for the coronavirus must continue to be our highest priority—no matter the cost. We must contain the coronavirus pandemic... ." Click on the "Learn More" button below for access to State and local information links, as well as CDC prevention tips.
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In addition to the State of New Jersey’s Hotline, each of the three counties in the Fourth Congressional District have services and resources to help constituents during this state of emergency.
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Working with the NJ congressional delegation, Rep. Smith helped ensure that NJ was granted disaster declaration status needed to provide access to Small Business Administration programs for disaster relief. Now, NJ small businesses are eligible to apply and can learn more about the process for SBA loans or export assistance.
Learn MoreRep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the author of the House-passed Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, released the following statement condemning the Chinese government’s latest assault on Hong Kong freedoms. “I unequivocally condemn Beijing’s efforts to destroy Hong Kong as we know it—with its freedoms of press, speech and assembly, which ar... READ MORE
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and senior member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives, made the following statement regarding the trial of former judge and parliamentarian Neringa Venckiene, which commenced today in Lithuania. “I appeal to the Lithuanian ... READ MORE
After working through the week to win a safe easing of the COVID-19 restrictions on the for-hire fishing boats, Rep. Chris Smith met with captains and customers early this morning as they boarded local vessels and kicked-off the 2020 fluke fishing season. “Today’s partial reopening is a good start,” Smith said. “The weather could be bette... READ MORE
Rep. Chris Smith released the following statement regarding the loosening of restrictions allowing up to 25 people on for-hire party fishing boats in New Jersey. “Like so many businesses in New Jersey, the party fishing boats—or ‘head boats,’ as they are known locally—have taken a financial beating because of COVID-19 restrictions. Workin... READ MORE
U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today introduced the World Press Freedom Protection and Reciprocity Act, legislation to protect journalist around the world who are too often censored, jailed, tortured or killed for exercising the freedom of expression and to ensure that U.S. media personnel overseas are given... READ MORE
By Bill Spadea NJ101.5 Radio Host My friend Congressman Chris Smith joined me on the morning show to talk about his efforts to help families impacted by COVID-19. He was the champion of a bill to allow 9/11 victims families to sue Saudi Arabia. Congressman Smith is no stranger to taking risks on behalf of human rights, he’s had other run ... READ MORE