Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) joins The Evening Edit on Fox Business to discuss his fourth congressional hearing—in the past year alone—on the vicious antisemitic hatred that fuels the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and how Hamas’ talking points are spreading to college campuses across the US, including Rutgers University in New Jersey: ### Read more

In a letter to top officials at the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), House lawmakers today demanded answers over alarming reports that two elderly pro-life advocates did not receive necessary medical care in jail while awaiting sentencing by a DC judge. The letter was signed by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chairs Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Andy Harris, MD (R-MD); Judiciary Subcommittee Chairs Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Chip Roy (R-TX); and Reps. Harriet Hageman ... Read more

A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has introduced new legislation—the Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2024 (HR 8329)—to bolster U.S. support for the people of Belarus in their struggle against Lukashenka’s brutal dictatorship. The bill—cosponsored by Reps. Bill Keating (D-MA), Tom Kean (R-NJ), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Joe Wilson (R-SC)—is aimed at promoting democracy and human rights in Belarus as well as ramping up pressure on “Europe’s last ... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, today called on President Biden to reverse course and stop withholding critical support for Israel so the US ally can defend itself from Hamas and its state sponsors: “Rather than ensure our ally is able to defend itself and defeat Hamas, President Biden is withholding critical support at a moment when Israel is negotiating the release of American and Israeli hostages. President Biden’s dangerous ultimatum and military rupture betwe... Read more

The winners of the 2024 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition were announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) at a weekend award ceremony held at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Medical Center in Toms River. “Congratulations to all the student artists who showed tremendous talent in this year’s contest—especially Monica Kirschenbaum from Wall High School for her winning piece entitled ‘Independence Day,’ which will be displayed at the US Capitol over the next year,” said Smith, who spons... Read more

At a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today, two renowned journalists and a top tech executive shared extensive evidence of widespread censorship and persecution in Brazil used to stifle opposition to President Lula, raising alarming concerns over the future of democracy and rule of law in the largest country in Latin America. “Since late 2022, Brazilians have been subject to human rights violations committed by Brazilian officials on a large scale,” said Rep. Smith, the... Read more

In advance of chairing a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has penned a letter to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) requesting information on serious allegations of human rights violations in Brazil. “The Subcommittee has been informed of serious allegations of human rights violations committed by Brazilian officials on a large scale,” Smith wrote to IACHR President Roberta Clarke and the Special R... Read more

In a phone call with Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) raised his concerns over the University’s reply to the ten demands issued by the encampment organizers in order to end the antisemitic, anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protests on its New Brunswick campus. “While we had a productive conversation, I continue to have deep concerns about Rutgers’ recent action given their egregious history of antisemitism and its failure to protect Jewish students,” said Smith. “I look ... Read more

In response to Rutgers University’s announced “resolution,” Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today asked whether the school administration’s reply to the ten demands issued by the encampment organizers amounted to appeasement of antisemitic, anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protesters. Included among their most egregious demands, the protesters ordered Rutgers to: · “Divest from any firm or corporation materially participating in, benefitting from, or otherwise supporting the state of Israel’s settler col... Read more

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, Chair of the House Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, today issued the following statement on President Boakai’s executive order to establish the War Crimes and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia: “President Boakai’s signing of the Executive Order to establish the Office of War Crimes and Economic Crimes Court is a welcomed and momentous step in redressing the wounds of the country’s civil wars. This historic moment h... Read more