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Smith’s bill would give taxpayers more flexibility to donate to charityDuring Week after Tax Day, Smith and NJ Charitable Groups Stress Need for Legislative Solution April 17, 2019 During the week after Tax Day 2019, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) was joined by NJ charitable and philanthropic organizations in advocating for his new bipartisan legislation to give taxpayers maximum flexibility to make tax-deductible charitable contributions. “In the first tax year since the 2017 tax law was enacted, we’ve already seen reports of a decline in the number of donors to charitable causes,” Smith said. “We need to fix the tax code to help make charitable giving affordable for every taxpa... More
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Smith has pushed for transparency, accountability for Braeden’s death at the collegeTurning Point: KS College President Will Meet with Mother of Braeden Bradforth April 12, 2019 Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced on Friday that, in response to his request, Garden City Community College (GCCC) President Ryan Ruda has said he would meet with the mother of Braeden Bradforth, Joanne-Atkins Ingram. The announcement of the first meeting between Ruda and Atkins-Ingram is a turning point after an eight-month ordeal for Braeden’s family to obtain answers about his death at the college. “After eight months of seeking answers about her son’s death, it is long-past time for Joanne t... More
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Smith’s new legislation would continue successful autism research, detection, and education programsNew CDC Autism Numbers Emphasize Need for Action April 12, 2019 Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), author of four major laws on autism and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, issued the following statement on Friday, during World Autism Month, in response to data published by the CDC on autism rates from seven sites across the U.S. including in New Jersey. NJ was identified as the highest among the sites in the autism prevalence rate of children aged 4 years: “The numbers released by the CDC this week confirm the ongoing need and benefits of earlier detection... More
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On the Passing of Senator Tom Gagliano April 12, 2019 Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement on the passing of Tom Gagliano: “Senator Tom Gagliano was an extraordinary leader—smart, resourceful, tenacious, and effective. Tom was a force for what was good and honorable and won four competitive races for the state senate, the final one in a landslide. His colleagues in Trenton had such respect for him that they made him their leader. Tom made a lasting positive difference in the lives of the people of Monmouth. He leaves behind a grea... More
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‘Heidi’s Law’ named after Smith’s constituent killed by truck driver on methadoneSmith Introduces Legislation to Close Road Safety/Drug Testing Loophole April 11, 2019 Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) introduced legislation on Wednesday to require drug testing for methadone for commercial drivers. “Despite clear evidence—and existing law—showing that those using the painkiller methadone should not drive or operate heavy machinery, the DOT does not require testing commercial licensed drivers for the drug,” Smith said. “This omission can allow for these vital tests to miss what is a serious impairment for drivers and a threat on our roadways.” “My legislation would requi... More
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