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Chairman Smith introduces witnesses at the March 25, 2025 bipartisan hearing he held on Chinese exploitation of African minerals and its role in creating conflict in the sub-Sarhan continent.

Committee Hearing Opening Statements

Chairman Smith opening statement at hearing on Chinese govt's exploitation of Africa's mineral resources
March 25, 2025

The following are Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening remarks at a March 25 hearing of House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa entitled “Metals, Minerals, and Mining: How the CCP Fuels Conflict and Exploitation in Africa:” Today, we convene to address a pressing issue that has far-reaching implications for human rights, regional stability, and global supply chains: the People's Republic of China's (PRC) involvement in Africa's mining sector and its role in exacerbating conflict and exploi... More

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TAPInto news article'Feds & NJ Rushed Offshore Wind—Now It’s Falling Apart; Court Ruling Highlights Oversight Deficiencies'
March 24, 2025

By Jim Lonergan March 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM — After nine months of covering offshore wind energy developments along the Jersey Coast, three glaring issues have emerged over that time—each fueling opposition to the federal and state-backed offshore wind plan: 1️⃣ Lack of due diligence on key environmental, economic, and logistical factors. 2️⃣ Rushed approvals that prioritize speed over comprehensive review. 3️⃣ "Bigger is better" mentality, with leaders pushing for NJ to be the nation’s offshore ... More

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Smith, Tenney, and Fischbach legislation stop the unfair targeting of pro-women, pro-child centersBill to protect crucial services provided by pregnancy care centers unveiled
March 24, 2025
—At a Capitol Hill press conference today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), flanked by several pregnancy care center advocates and pro-life leaders, unveiled the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2025, H.R. 2226, which will prohibit federal, state and local governments from discriminating against pregnancy care centers because of their life-affirming mission. “There are more than 2,700 pregnancy care centers throughout the United States—each and... More

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Smith: 'Another nail in the coffin' of off shore windEnvironmental Appeals Judge rescinds key permit for Atlantic Shores wind turbine farm
March 18, 2025
“This is another nail in the coffin for industrial offshore wind turbines here in New Jersey,” said U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) in response to the March 14th decision from the Environmental Appeals Board to remand the Atlantic Shores’ Clean Air Act permit which was issued last fall. “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Environmental Appeals Board has recognized the inadequacy of Biden-era reviews and are correctly revoking a reckless decision by the previous administ... More

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***Congressional Hearing Set for Tues., March 25***'Smith to chair hearing on China’s role in conflict & exploitation of Africa’s resources'
March 18, 2025
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House Foreign Affair Committee’s Africa subcommittee, will chair a congressional hearing on "Metals, Minerals, and Mining: How the CCP Fuels Conflict and Exploitation in Africa." The hearing will examine the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) involvement in Africa’s mining sector and its impact on human rights, labor exploitation, and regional stability for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana. Witnesses will provide insights... More