Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, held a congressional hearing entitled "A Dire Crisis in Sudan: A Global Call to Action" in Washington on May 22, 2025. Excerpts of the chairman's opening remarks: Over the decades, the people of Sudan have been subjected to unbearable pain and suffering and loss of life—even slavery. Since the 1990s, I have been a vocal advocate for human rights, democracy and stability in Sudan and soon after Republicans too... Read more

by Mallory Brennan – Marisa Amitie, a senior at Wall High School, will have her art hung in the U.S. Capitol for the next year after being named Best in Show in the 2025 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition this month. Amitie was given the honor of Best in Show for her art piece from among 75 other students from the fourth congressional district of New Jersey by Republican Congressman Chris Smith. Amitie’s piece was a depiction of her late dog, who died last year, and was made of stapl... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) responded to the murders of two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. shot at close range outside an event dedicated to bridge-building in the Middle East and North Africa held at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. Video from the museum shows the suspect shouting “free, free Palestine” as he was taken into custody by DC police. “These horrific murders must be understood in the context of the hurricane of antisemitic hate-incitement that continues to grow... Read more

– Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), a leading human rights advocate in the U.S. Congress, received an honorary degree at the Catholic University of America (CUA) May 17th on the East Steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Smith was presented with the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, or “Honoris Causa” by CUA President Peter Kilpatrick, joining other honorary degree recipients the University has conferred since 1896, including president... Read more

— The deteriorating situation in Sudan and the corresponding humanitarian crisis will be the focus of a bipartisan congressional hearing to be held Thursday, May 22nd by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), chairman of the House Africa Subcommittee, part of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. WHO: Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), other committee members WHAT: A Dire Crisis in Sudan: A Global Call to Action WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. EST WITNESSES: Mr. Mr. Ken Isaacs, Vice President,... Read more

By Stephanie A. Faughnan – Sixteen years ago, Melani Vincelli walked into a doctor’s office wondering if she had an ulcer. Today, she’s approaching her 65th birthday as a cancer survivor -with a mission to give others hope – especially those battling the same disease that nearly claimed her life. At 49, Melani was working in sales juggling a hectic lifestyle and constant stress. She began noticing symptoms: feeling full quickly, eating less, and rapid weight loss – 30 pounds in no time. But her ... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to confirmation of the release of an American hostage held in captivity by Hamas: "I am relieved to know Edan Alexander, an American from New Jersey, will soon be reunited with his family—including his mother Yael and father Adi Alexander—who relentlessly advocated for his release over these heartbreaking 19 months. The long-overdue release of Edan Alexander is a direct resul... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ)and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) will co-chair a congressional hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC) to conduct a global review of antisemitism, including prevalence, forms of antisemitism in various parts of the world, and governmental responses to antisemitism, as well as an assessment of the effectiveness of government policies to combat antisemitism, and how to address foreign governments that foster antisemitism. Advocacy and research org... Read more

— CHEMED Health Center marked a major milestone today with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest facility at 275 S. Hope Chapel Road in Jackson. Guest of Honor, U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, joined CHEMED leadership, elected officials, and community partners to celebrate the expansion, which will bring much needed specialty services to residents across Ocean County and beyond. “CHEMED’s new Jackson center is a powerful example of the vision and leadership behind community-based heal... Read more

Congressman Smith released the following statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV “My wife Marie and I offer our heartfelt prayers in support of and gratitude for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV—the first American Pope and the 267th successor of St. Peter. Catholics—and people of good will around the world—look to the papacy for moral leadership and clarity and we are encouraged by Pope Leo’s call for peace, his example of faith and humility and his focus on charity and upholding the dignity of the v... Read more