Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained and didn't get here in time to speak on the resolution lauding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read more

“Today’s release of the eighth Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) is proof that America’s leadership in combating modern day slavery is making an enormous difference here and around the world and gives hope to those whose lives have been shattered by these horrific crimes,” said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) the prime sponsor of the Trafficking Victims and Protection Act of 2000, the law which, among other key provisions, mandated an annual report beginning in 2001. Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) scored a perfect 100% on the annual 2007 scorecard released by the leading environmental advocacy group Republicans for Environmental Protection (REP). Read more

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1022, as amended and presented to the House today. Mr. Speaker, reducing maternal and child mortality and providing quality health care and nutrition to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby here and abroad, has been a top legislative priority for me throughout my 28 years as a Member of Congress. All loss of life is tragic, especially when it is preventable. When a mother dies, the loss, the heartache is compounded by the deleterious impact on ... Read more

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I strongly support this bill to tangibly advance the Bush/Calderon Merida initiative and to build our neighbors’ capacity to fight narcotrafficking, and I am particularly interested in the human rights safeguards that have been written into the legislation. Read more

Congressmen Jim Saxton (NJ-3rd) and Chris Smith (NJ-4th) today expressed support for the proposed Air Force command to be charged with protecting the Air Force against cyber attack, and suggested McGuire Air Force Base would be an ideal location. Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has recently cosponsored legislation, the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and education (MD CARE) Act HR 5265, to support increased research and education for Muscular Dystrophy. Read more

Welcome to our witnesses, and to everyone who has joined us today. I am very pleased that we are examining the relationship between the world’s growing energy consumption and our over-burdened environment. Congress has an obligation to work to ensure a healthy and safe environment for the benefit of current and future generations. To reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and achieve a healthier environment, we need a multi-faceted approach that addresses the tangled web of issues involved. We ne... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), today met with New Jersey breast cancer patients and survivors who also serve as representatives of the leading grassroots advocacy group, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC). Together they discussed additional ways the federal government can and should help advance research, education and awareness into breast cancer. Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee met this week with Robert Menard, founder of the leading human rights group Reporter’s Without Borders redoubling their lobbying efforts to move Smith’s bill, the Global Online Freedom Act (HR 275) to the House floor for a vote ahead of the Beijing Olympics this summer. Read more