In the midst of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) this week called on Congress to advance legislation he recently sponsored to bolster federal support for research on Alzheimer’s disease in the ongoing search for improved treatments and a potential cure. “During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we bring additional attention to the heartbreak, pain and agony of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and their loved ones and recognize the tireless advocacy of groups l... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), an internationally renowned leader in the fight for religious freedom, today petitioned a top U.S. State Department official to meet with Nigerian Bishop Jude Arogundade in the wake of last week’s horrific massacre at a Catholic church in the Diocese of Ondo that left 40 people dead and over 60 injured. In a letter to Victoria Nuland, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Smith said, “In the aftermath of the horrific attack that took place on June 5 a... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today voted to extend security to the family members of Supreme Court justices as the House approved the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 (S. 4160). The critical vote comes just days after an armed man was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home and charged with attempting to murder the Supreme Court justice. “The horrific threats being waged by pro-abortion activists against our Supreme Court justices and their family members—especially their children—is unc... Read more

Late yesterday afternoon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advised Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), who represents several NJ shore communities, that the agency will not—as it first proposed—be closing federal waters to recreational scup fisheries, commonly referred to as porgies. “This is good news for the New Jersey shore, and I am pleased that NOAA heard our concerns about the proposed rule,” said Rep. Smith, who had petitioned the agency to withdraw its original proposal ... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, joins EWTN News Nightly to discuss the recent bicameral letter he led calling on Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General Christi Grimm to conduct an immediate audit into whether the University of Pittsburgh violated federal law while conducting fetal tissue research subsidized by the National Institutes of Health. To watch the interview, click here or on the image below. Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House global health subcommittee, today issued the following statement on the apparent withdrawal of the Biden Administration’s troubling amendments empowering the World Health Organization (WHO). Last week, Smith slammed the Biden Administration for its plans to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the WHO days before the body began its 75th World Health Assembly. “After raising the alarm last week on the Biden Administration’s absurd proposal to surrend... Read more

The winners of the 2022 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition were announced this week by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who sponsors the annual contest for high school students in his district. The program is aimed at recognizing and fostering artistic talent in the local community. This year’s competition included a record 102 submissions by students across Smith’s district—the highest number of participants since Smith began hosting the contest over 20 years ago. “Artists help us see the w... Read more

In a bicameral letter today, 89 Members of Congress called on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General (IG) Christi Grimm to conduct an immediate audit into whether the University of Pittsburgh violated federal law while conducting fetal tissue research subsidized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The push for a comprehensive IG audit comes after HHS ignored serious concerns raised in previous letters by the Members of Congress who all oppose fetal tissue resear... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House global health subcommittee, joins Laura Ingraham on Fox News, slamming the Biden Administration's plans to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the World Health Organization at the upcoming 75th World Health Assembly. To watch the exchange, click here or on the image below: Read more

At a high-level meeting with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commander Lt. Col. Ramon Brigantti this week, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) continued his full-court press to ensure planned beach replenishment remains on schedule for Jersey shore towns in the Fourth Congressional District that have suffered serious beach erosion. The critical USACE project was made possible by $30.2 million in federal funds Smith secured earlier this year. “The Army Corps’ plan to replenish the coast stretching from... Read more