By Joshua Klein Published September 2, 2025 Republican chairmen of two key House committees dedicated to confronting the Chinese Communist Party are urging the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, arguing that distinguishing it from Somalia would recognize Somaliland’s stability and democracy, encourage U.S. investment, and strengthen Washington’s ability to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa — with the lawmakers stressing, “Strengthening co... Read more

Today, Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester) joined New Jersey 101.5 host Eric Scott to discuss his longtime opposition to extremely expensive, inefficient and environmentally damaging offshore wind towers, which additionally threaten to impair air and sea radar navigation systems for planes, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and fishing vessel captains. Click here to listen. Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sat down on Friday with host Catherine Hadro on EWTN News In Depth to discuss the case of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy advocate and media entrepreneur, who has been unjustly imprisoned by Hong Kong authorities at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party on fraudulent, politically-motivated charges. The 77-year-old Lai endures inhumane prison conditi... Read more

By Dan Alexander Published August 19, 2025 President Donald Trump weighed in on New Jersey's spike in energy costs, blaming offshore wind energy for driving up costs. New Jersey ratepayers are experiencing sticker shock when opening their bills, as a 20% hike took effect on June 1. The state Board of Public Utilities ordered the increase to be deferred until October, when bills are lower due to the cooler autumn weather. Customers are getting a preview of the higher rates. "STUPID AND UGLY WINDM... Read more

By The Lakewood Scoop Published August 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) joined local officials, fishermen, and residents at the Rally Against Empire Wind in Seaside Heights, where he again voiced strong opposition to offshore wind projects, calling Empire Wind “a serious national security threat” and “an environmental disaster in the making.” Smith underscored what he described as threats to sea life, New Jersey’s commercial and recreational fishing industries, tourism, and ta... Read more

By Jim Lonergan Published August 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Lyme disease cases continuing to climb nationwide and New Jersey among the hardest-hit states, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced the reintroduction of the TICK Act—a bipartisan bill aimed at securing critical federal funding for the research, prevention, and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. The bill, formally named the Ticks: Identify, Control, Knockout Act, is co-sponsored in the House by Reps. Lloyd Do... Read more

By Ocean County Leader August 7, 2025 Today, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, joined with Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representative Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The lawmakers urged the Department of State to use its Rewards for Justice program to “deter and disrupt the market for illegally procured organs” and “hold accountable those responsible for the grue... Read more

By Daniel Nee August 6, 2025 The Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Toms River is one step closer to being named in honor of World War II hero, and Toms River resident, Leonard “Bud” Lomell following vote by the U.S. Senate to adopt a resolution ordering the naming. The Senate approved the naming bill via unanimous consent in a rare Sunday session over the weekend. The House of Representatives previously passed the same resolution, and the legislation now requires a president signature... Read more

By Sentinel Digital Desk August 4, 2025 WASHINGTON DC: In a bipartisan push to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its ongoing human rights atrocities, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair and Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), have introduced the Uyghur Genocide and Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025, a sweeping bill aimed at addressing the genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in China. The le... Read more

By Shore News Network August 4, 2025 The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to rename the Toms River Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in honor of one of the most decorated and pivotal figures of World War II, Second Lieutenant Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for signature. Lomell, a Toms River resident and platoon leader in the U.S. Army’s 2nd Ranger Battalion, played a central role in the success of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. His heroism at Point... Read more