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Smith Chairs Hearing on Preventing Tuberculosis in S. Africa
July 12, 2018

On Thursday, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and an expert panel of global health experts discussed the deadly spread of Tuberculosis in Southern Africa, and what more the U.S. can do to help prevent and treat the spread of this disease. “This brutal, contagious disease killed 1.7 million people in 2016, the most recent data available – making it the deadliest infectious disease in the world – killing more than both HIV/AIDS and malaria combined,” Rep. Smith, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcom... More

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Smith Recognized as ‘Champion’ of Kids with Autism and Their Families
July 12, 2018

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) was recognized by the Autism Society on Thursday as “an amazing champion for individuals with autism and their families” at a reception on Capitol Hill. “Rep. Smith doesn’t just care about people with autism at home,” said Linda Walder, Founder and Executive Director of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, who introduced Smith. “He has been very involved in numerous initiatives to help people with autism worldwide. Rep. Smith, thank you for coming to this event to be with... More

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Statement by China Commission Chairs on Anniversary of Liu Xiaobo’s Death & Welcoming the Release of Liu Xia
July 12, 2018
Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Cochair of the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China (Commission), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chair of the Commission,issued the following statements to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo and the release of his wife Liu Xia. “We welcome Liu Xia to a world of freedom she has never known and look forward to her recovery from an unjust and cruel detention. The world owes Liu Xiaobo, Liu Xia... More

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Smith Amendments to Combat Anti-Semitism Adopted by International Assembly
July 10, 2018
Amendments sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) that condemn increasing incidents of anti-Semitism, and call on countries to clearly define anti-Semitism and more effectively prosecute hate crimes, were formally adopted by an international assembly of lawmakers on Tuesday. “Anti-Semitism remains a persistent problem in much of the OSCE region,” Smith stated. “Jewish communities and their members are fearful of verbal harassment and physical attacks. I call on participating States to adopt the wo... More

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Rep. Smith Leads 57 Countries to Adopt Best Practices to Fight Human Trafficking
July 9, 2018

An international parliamentary assembly of leading lawmakers from 57 countries today adopted a comprehensive resolution, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), to create trafficking-free communities. Along with 14 other members of the U.S. Congress and more than 300 lawmakers from countries in Europe and North America, Smith, who authored America’s landmark law (the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000) to combat sex and labor trafficking, is attending the Organization for Security and Coo... More

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