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Tues., February 10: Rep. Chris Smith to chair Foreign Affairs hearing“Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump’s Washington Accords – Part II”

On Tuesday, February 10th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, will chair his fifteenth congressional hearing focused exclusively on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, including the geopolitical conflict and human rights violations occurring in the region. In wake of Pre... READ MORE

EWTN article on Smith's international religious freedom hearing'Religious leaders descend on Washington in solidarity with Africa' 'U.S. and African bishops displayed solidarity with one another as religious freedom in Nigeria took center stage in Washington, D.C., at a Mass and a congressional hearing.'

By Madalaine Elhabbal Published February 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM ET Representatives from the U.S. and African bishops’ conferences convened in Washington, D.C., during a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill this week in a display of solidarity as religious freedom in Nigeria continues to come into sharper focus. Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of ... READ MORE

Smith secures over $23.8 million in federal funding for vital infrastructure projects and humanitarian initiatives in Ocean and Monmouth counties

Critical and comprehensive infrastructure projects and humanitarian initiatives serving Ocean and Monmouth counties were included in the recently approved consolidated budget and will receive more than $23.8 million in federal funding, thanks to earmarks submitted by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). “The nearly $24 million in federal funding, wh... READ MORE

TAPinto Gold Coast article on Smith's nearly $24 million in federal earmarks'Rep. Smith Secures Federal Funding for Key Infrastructure and Environmental Projects Across Monmouth County' 'Belmar, Eatontown, Middletown/Red Bank, and countywide public safety projects included as part of $23.8M federal investment across Ocean and Monmouth.'

By Jim Lonergan Published February 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several municipalities across Monmouth County will receive significant federal funding for infrastructure, environmental, and public safety improvements through earmarks secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in the recently approved consolidated federal budget. Overall,... READ MORE

Lakewood Alerts article on Smith's nearly $24 million in federal earmarks'Rep. Chris Smith Secures $275K for Lakewood Shomrim in $23.8M Federal Package for Ocean and Monmouth'

By Lakewood Alerts Published February 5, 2026 Rep. Chris Smith has secured more than $23.8 million in federal funding for infrastructure, public safety, environmental, and humanitarian projects across Ocean and Monmouth counties. The funding was included in the recently approved consolidated federal budget through congressional earmarks s... READ MORE

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