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Rep. Chris Smith leads a news conference on Saturday, December 14th in Seaside Heights with state, county and municipal officials to call for more information from the Biden Administration on unusual drone sightings and announce his federal legislation to empower state law enforcement to address the public's concerns.

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Article on enactment of Smith's Autism CARES Act'Congress Approves Nearly $2 Billion for Autism'
February 18, 2025
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 research, early detection, and intervention. What It Means The reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act ensures that nearly $2 billion in federal funding will be direct... More

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NORTHCOM Commander confirms mysterious drones may have been operated with nefarious intentions
February 14, 2025
At a hearing this week before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the top general for all air defenses for the continental United States and Canada expressed concerns about the origin and purpose of swarms of drones that have been reported across the country, including over New Jersey’s military facilities and power infrastructure. “The General’s comments provide further proof that the Biden national security team was dismissive and downplayed the risks presented by the mystery drones spotted a... More

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News12 article on Army Corps project Smith helped fund:'Beach replenishment begins along Ocean County shoreline'
February 11, 2025

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 said 75% of the project is being funded by the federal government, 25% is coming from the state, and the county commission will front the remaining 25%. "It's a v... More

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The Ocean County Leader news'Ocean County beach replenishment project begins; federally funded effort spans multiple towns'
February 11, 2025

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 not bear the financial burden. "It's a very costly venture and one that we need. It's a protection from inclement weather, severe weather, flooding," said Vaz. ... More

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Patch news article on Smith announcement'Major Jersey Shore Beach Replenishment Project Begins Monday'
February 10, 2025

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 areas offshore, and then 2.1 million cubic yards of sand will be pumped onto the following Ocean County beaches, listed below. The sand put on the beaches will be g... More