U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), co-Chairman of the Congressional Executive Commission on China, delivered the follow remarks this afternoon at the Heritage Foundation: China’s population control policies are the longest-running and most far-reaching violations of human rights the world has ever seen. Since 1979—first through the “one-child policy” and now through a “two-child policy”—the government of China has sanctioned state-sponsored violence and massive discrimination against women and child... Read more

Statement from Rep. Chris Smith, Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional-Executive China Commission on the UNCLOS Decision: “Unfortunately, I don’t think this decision will modify China’s present course of action, and may even lead to escalated hostilities, depending on Beijing’s strategic calculations. We all want China to accept the Permanent Court of Arbitration decision, as it is a party to the Law of the Sea treaty, but that is wishful thinking at this point. I fear Beijing may decide more... Read more

Statement from U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04): “The horrific attack on the Dallas Police force—with at least five brutally murdered and seven more wounded—as they worked to keep the people of Dallas safe, along with the injury of two civilians, is heartbreaking. The victims as well as their friends and families are in our prayers and we wish a full recovery to all those who were injured. “We thank law enforcement around the country. The risks they face daily to protect the people of the United St... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) joined House Republican Leadership, including Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and GOP Conference Chairwoman Kathy McMorris Rodgers, at press conference today on two bipartisan House resolutions passed last night, including Smith's own HConRes. 121 calling for a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal at the U.N. and another about the ongoing genocide of Christians and other minority groups in Syria and Iraq at the hands of the terrorist group ISIS. Smith gave th... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) spoke on the House floor during debate in the House of Representatives today: Mr. Speaker, the North Korea dictatorship is an existential threat that requires significantly enhanced vigilance and response. The North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 authored by Chairman Ed Royce will ensure that the Obama Administration takes meaningful action to mitigate North Korea’s cruelty, human rights abuse and military danger. The U.S. can no longer sit on the sidelines... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) spoke at the 2015 March for Life in Washington, D.C., attended by hundreds of thousands of Americans from across the country. He gave the following remarks: You and I are here today because we have a compelling duty to protect the weakest and most vulnerable from the violence of abortion. You and I are part of the most important human rights cause on earth. The right to life is the first right. You and I are working, praying even fasting for that day when every lif... Read more

The following is the introduction of Congressman Smith by Ancient Order of Hibernians New Jersey State President Sean Pender at a Dec. 16 press conference at the announcing Smith as 2015 Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hamilton Township: It is my great honor today to introduce the Grand Marshall of the 2015 Hamilton St Patrick’s Parade. Congressman Chris Smith is a man that is a true public servant, he is a tireless worker whose moral compass is guided by one of life’s most sim... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith, senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, addressed the Council on Foreign Relations today. Smith shared the stage with moderator Michael Mosettig, former senior producer at the PBS NewsHour. After a brief presentation, they discussed trafficking, international religious freedom and the Leahy Law. Also discussed at the event, were Iraq, China human rights, including the Tiananmen Square Massacre 25th anniversary, and coercive population control issues, the Or... Read more

The long-awaited groundbreaking for the Army's new Aviation Support Facility on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will make way for a modernization that will give servicemembers a modernized facility to carry out their missions, said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), who addressed Guard, Reserve and active duty personnel from the Army, Air Force and Navy assembled at the site March 8. Smith, who led the fight to remove Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station--the largest employer in Ocean County--fr... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) addressed the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce 2013 "Walk to Washington" Dinner last night at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel. The congressman had the honor to present Manasquan, N.J. firefighter Jay Price with one of six "Superstorm Hero" awards given to emergency responders, for Price's brave service during the storm. In a moving introduction by Amy B. Mansue, President and CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, N.J., Smith's long-time role in helping ch... Read more