The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County in Wall Township is slated to receive $1,200,000 in federal funding championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for a major renovation and revitalization project that will allow its Camp Zehnder program to expand its childcare services for low-income and moderate-income working families in the area. A 140-acre day camp serving families in Southern Monmouth and Northern Ocean Counties, Camp Zehnder provides affordable and accessible outdoor learning opportun... Read more

The Borough of South Toms River is slated to receive $750,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for critical upgrades to the heating and cooling system at the municipal recreation center that serves as an important hub for the small, tight knit community. “The South Toms River recreation center is a centerpiece of services, support and outreach offered to residents in the South Toms River community,” said Rep. Smith, who personally secured the funds for the project a... Read more

Critical humanitarian and infrastructure improvement projects in Lakewood championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) are slated to receive more than $4,691,450 in federal funding. The funds were personally secured by Smith through his congressional earmarks that were signed into law on Saturday as part of a negotiated budget. NEW SENIOR CENTER. Smith said $3,000,000 of the funds will go toward establishing a public, handicapped-accessible senior center—in conjunction with local government and privat... Read more

With the strong support and vote of Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly (352-65) to require TikTok to sever its ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in order to help protect the data of tens of millions of Americans—especially children—and mitigate national security risks posed by the brutal regime. The bipartisan Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (HR 7521) now moves to the Senate for consideration. “This ... Read more

Berkeley Township is slated to receive $1,000,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for a critical extension to Western Boulevard that will relieve traffic hazards and gridlock on Route 9 and help greenlight further redevelopment plans for the town. “These federal dollars will go a long way to provide much-needed relief of significant traffic hazards and gridlock on Route 9 through additional avenues for those traveling throughout the town and surrounding area,” said... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District will be held at RWJBarnabas Community Medical Center in Toms River this spring. “Each year, the Congressional Art Competition provides a unique opportunity for communities to celebrate the talent and artistic gifts of local high school students,” said Rep. Smith, who hosts the annual contest for his congressional district. “My thanks to RWJBarnabas Health Communit... Read more

At a Capitol Hill news conference held by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Members of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil and a renowned Brazilian journalist raised the alarm over the future of democracy and rule of law in Brazil as they recounted personal testimonies of growing political persecution used to single out opposition to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. “Since late 2022 Brazilians have been subject to human rights violations committed by Brazilian officials on a large scale,” said Rep. Sm... Read more

By Veronica Flesher Patch Staff LACEY, NJ — $6 million in federal funding is coming to Lacey to extend Railroad Avenue, Rep. Chris Smith announced. Smith said that he secured more than $20.8 million in funding for critical infrastructure improvement and humanitarian services projects in Ocean and Monmouth counties. “This significant federal support for major construction, repair and renovation projects throughout our Fourth Congressional District will go a long way toward ensuring the continued ... Read more

The Borough of Belmar is slated to receive $676,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for much-needed repairs to the apartment homes of low-income senior residents living at the Belmar Public Housing Building. “Built over 50 years ago in 1966, the Belmar Public Housing Building is in dire need of repair,” said Rep. Smith, who personally secured the funds for the project as one of his congressional earmarks that were signed into law on Saturday as part of a negotiated... Read more

Vital infrastructure improvement and humanitarian services projects in Lakewood championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) have been included in the federal funding bill passed by Congress and are now slated to receive more than $5 million in federal funding to help build new roads aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, repair public buildings, expand childcare and elderly care services. "These moneys I secured for my district will also go a long way toward ensuring that elderly residents and child... Read more