US Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding ongoing debates in Taiwan’s legislature: “Taiwan has proven itself to be a democratic success story. As a republic, with separation of powers, it now has a divided government. What is important is a shared commitment across all parties to constitutional governance, respectful dialogue and above all, a commitmen...
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At the Public Safety Center in Freehold today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Prosecutor Raymond Santiago and a host of experts in the fight against human trafficking took part in a panel aimed at informing law enforcement officers and advocates in the community about one of the largest criminal enterprises in the world. “Forced labor generates $236 billion in illegal profits per year according to the International Labour Organization,” said Smith. “More ...
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At a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today, a panel of experts debunked the UN’s so-called independent review of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA), exposing the report’s findings as predetermined in order to reassure donors. Officially called the report of the Independent Review Group, the document is widely referred to as the Colonna report after its chief author, former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna. “The revelations of recent months—about...
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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: ###
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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