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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) speaks at CPAC's 4th Annual International Summit to Combat Human Trafficking on July 22, 2026.

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Calling upon U.S. Postmaster General SteinerSmith leads push with state and local officials to urge USPS to resolve ongoing postal issues in Jackson Township
August 25, 2026
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) is leading state and municipal officials representing Jackson Township, New Jersey in a new push to address and resolve the ongoing postal service crisis at the Jackson Post Office. In a joint letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner, Smith and his fellow elected officials—NJ-LD-12 Senator Owen Henry, NJ-LD-12 Assemblymen Alex Sauickie and Robert Clifton, and Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn—call attention to the “overwhelming concerns voiced by… the reside... More

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Lakewood Alerts article'Congressman Chris Smith Joins Ocean County, Manchester Officials in Strong Opposition to AI Data Centers'
August 25, 2026

By Lakewood Alerts Published August 25, 2026 Rep. Chris Smith is joining Ocean County and Manchester Township officials in opposing the development of AI data centers in the area, citing concerns over their potential impact on local resources, the environment and residents. Smith met Thursday, August 20, with Manchester Township Mayor Joseph Hankins, Public Works Director Al Yodakis and Ocean County Commissioner Rob Arace to discuss their shared opposition to data center development in Mancheste... More

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Smith joins Ocean County Commissioners, Manchester Twp. Mayor and Council in opposition to data centers
August 24, 2026
From left to right: Ocean County Commissioner Rob Arace, Manchester Twp. Director of Public Works Al Yodakis, Manchester Twp. Mayor Joseph Hankins, and U.S. Rep. Chris Smith. On Thursday, August 20th, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) met with Manchester Twp. Mayor Joseph Hankins, Director of Public Works Al Yodakis, and Ocean County Commissioner Rob Arace to discuss their mutual opposition to the development of AI data centers in the Township—and Ocean County overall. “AI data centers pose criti... More

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Breitbart article on Smith-signed letter to NJ Gov. Sherrill'NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Attacks Republicans, Doesn’t Answer for 6,600 Noncitizen Voter Registrations'
August 24, 2026

By Jasmyn Jordan Published August 24, 2026 New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) responded to a group of House Republicans seeking answers over approximately 6,600 noncitizens who were registered to vote through the state’s motor-vehicle system, but her three-page reply did not directly identify which elections were affected, explain how people who identified themselves as noncitizens were validated as eligible voters, or say who would be held accountable. Nineteen House Republicans, led by Republi... More

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Urges Nigerian gov’t to protect Christian communitiesSmith condemns latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria
August 21, 2026
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today condemned two deadly attacks in Nigeria that reportedly killed more than 30 people on Sunday and at least 23-25 people on Tuesday. As reports of the attacks and casualty figures continue to emerge, Smith called upon the Nigerian government to take immediate action to protect vulnerable Christian communities and bring the perpetrators to justice. “Despite denials by Nigerian government actors, Christians... More