Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) applauded the House passage of appropriations legislation that provides critical funding of veteran programs and includes $10.2 million for projects at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB-MDL). “I am proud to support this timely and critical funding of projects at JB-MDL,” Smith said. “In addition to the over-$146 million for projects related to the arrival of the KC-46As, in FY2018 legislation, this bill only improves the standing of JB-MDL as Air Mobility Command’s pre... Read more

On Wednesday, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) chaired a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Africa entitled "Reviewing Current Developments in Ethiopia." The hearing featured witnesses from the State Department and Ethiopian-American diaspora organizations. The following are excerpts of Chairman Smith's opening remarks: WATCH SLIDE SHOW AT LEFT Today’s hearing will come to order. Our first order of business is to note that today many Ethiopians are celebrating the start of the New Year under the Ethio... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) was a guest this morning on NJ 101.5 FM with host Bill Spadea during the morning commute, to discuss the problem of fentanyl illegally exported from China. Smith chaired a hearing on Thursday on "Tackling Fentanyl: The China Connection," which featured testimony from top officials at the State Department and Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as testimony from Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato on the local problem of fentanyl in the opioid crisis. To listen t... Read more

By Erik Larsen, APP Staff Writer - Coronato addressed the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., as part of a panel of experts on the Chinese connection to fentanyl. Coronato, who is expected to step down as early as next month after 5½-years as the county’s chief law enforcement executive, said that synthetic narcotics will become the predominate type of illegal... Read more

“Chinese-made fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is killing Americans—more than 29,000 in 2017 alone,” Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said at a congressional hearing he chaired today. “We must hold the Chinese government accountable.” (Click here to read Chairman Smith’s full opening statement) Kirsten D. Madison, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, testified that China is “a primary source of illicit synthetic drugs coming to the United States.” (Click here... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith recently presented medals to Miguel Hernandez Colon, more than 66 years after the veteran enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea. Hernandez Colon, now 85, enlisted in the 65th Infantry Regiment on Feb. 27, 1952 and served through March 10, 1954. In front of many of the veteran’s children, grandchildren, friends and family, Smith presented Hernandez Colon with international, national and state medals for his service in the Korean War. WATCH SLIDE SHOW AT LEFT ... Read more

As part of marking "International Overdose Awareness Day," Congressman Chris Smith addressed individuals, families, friends and supporters of those whose lives have been torn apart by drug addiction at the "One Voice Initiative" event hosted by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, the Mercer Council on Alcoholism & Drug Addiction and the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County held this week at Robbinsville Community Park. The oppressive heat at the outdoor event did not impede the spirit of att... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith announced today that he has been successful in convincing the United States Postal Service (USPS) to resume mail delivery operations from the Avon-by-the-Sea and Bradley Beach post offices, a move he called “welcomed news for local residents.” “The United States Postal Service tried a so-called cost-effective mechanism that has proven unworkable and resulted in mail delivery chaos for residents of Bradley Beach and Avon,” said Smith who hosted a turning-point meeting with... Read more

A Korean War Veteran is honored more than 60 years after the war. Congressman Chris Smith presented Miguel Hernandez Colon with five medals. He served in the 65th Infantry, a regiment of 4,000 Puerto Rican soldiers. He now lives in Hamilton. The 85 year-old's family joined him for this honor. WATCH SLIDE SHOW AT LEFT. "This is an amazing thing for us," said his granddaughter Malissa DeJesus. "He's already 85 years old. He should have gotten these a long time ago." Hernandez Colon was awarded th... Read more

By Michael Mancuso For NJ.com Miguel Hernandez, a native of Puerto Rico, has a life-long history of service, including 40 years as a teacher. Tuesday, however, he was honored for his military service from decades ago. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-4th Dist., presented the Korean War veteran with five service medals during a surprise lunchtime visit to Active Day Adult Day Health Center, in Hamilton. Smith, along with other officials, praised and honored Hernandez, who served with the U.S. Army's 65t... Read more