As Congress considers legislation to address the rising national concern about ride-share safety, Uber’s announcement this week to use a personal identification system (PIN) is viewed by some as a step forward that also underscores the need for a national Sami’s Law. Title 3 of Sami’s Law (H.R. 4686) mandates new protections through the use of technology, such as a four-digit personal authentication; or a scannable quick response (QR) code on the passenger windows; or other cutting edge success... Read more

Madam Speaker, according to ABC News, General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs said that the “Dec. 27 attack on the Iraqi base near Kirkuk that killed a U.S. civilian contractor and wounded several U.S. and Iraqi forces…was designed and intended to kill, and [Soleimani] approved it. I know that 100 percent." General Milley said that the trigger for the drone strike that killed Soleimani was "clear, unambiguous intelligence indicating a significant campaign of violence against the Unite... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), former chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and current Ranking Member, gave remarks at a press conference of the bipartisan and bicameral CECC that was attended by many members of the Uyghur community who have loved ones suffering from human rights abuse at the hands of the Chinese government. The event was held to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Commission’s 2019 Annual Report on human rights conditions and rule of law deve... Read more

By CHARLES DAYE, Staff Writer - January 6, 2020 HOWELL – Five months after ground was broken on White Street, Cpl. Scott Nokes has received his new home in Howell. On Dec. 23, Nokes received the keys to a new “smart home” from the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation. The home was built specifically for Nokes to accommodate his needs as a blind double amputee resulting from his military service in Afghanistan. A smart home is a residence that is equipped with lighting, heating and electro... Read more

By JEANNE WALL Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) joined representatives from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, local elected officials, members of law enforcement and local veterans, in honoring United States Marine Corporal Scott Nokes. Nokes was chosen by Tunnel to Towers Foundation to be a recipient of a brand new smart home, mortgage free. Scott A. Nokes, is a hero to so many. Nokes has twice saved someone’s life. As a volunteer firefighter, he once rescued a boy from a fire. In ... Read more

BY SANNE YOUNG THE COAST STAR After decades of effort, a new national strategy for fighting Lyme disease finally has been signed into law. “After 21 years, I’m ecstatic. We finally got it,” said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey, who joined fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, in sponsoring the measure to fight tick-borne diseases. Lawmakers, instead of letting the bill go through the usual committee process, did a workaround, Rep. Smith said. The bill was attached to a massive ... Read more

Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Kay Granger (R-TX), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), Marc Veasey (D-TX), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), the Co-Chairs of the House of Representatives Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, condemn last night’s stabbing in Monsey, NY, during a Hanukkah celebration: “The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night’s anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi’s home in Monsey, NY... Read more

Major autism legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to authorize $1.8 billion over five years to help children and adults with autism by funding research, early detection and treatment has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. Smith said the “comprehensive new law,” cosponsored by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) “will fund critical biomedical autism research as well as the development of best practices to enhance the lives of persons with autism. We need answers now and treatment opti... Read more

HOWELL, NJ -- Congressman Chris Smith today joined representatives from the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, local elected officials, members of law enforcement and local veterans in honoring United States Marine Corporal Scott Nokes. Nokes received the keys from the foundation to a new “smart home” which was built specifically for him and his needs as a blind double amputee resulting from his service in Afghanistan. In 2003, Smith authored the Veterans Benefit Act (PL 108-183) that ... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa and co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, issued the following statement of concern regarding worsening political conditions in Liberia: “Human rights advocates are increasingly alarmed by the deterioration of civil and political rights and the corruption that is occurring in Liberia under President George Weah. I am especially concerned by allegations surrounding Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee and the thu... Read more