Autism Speaks—a national advocacy group that promotes research and solutions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—presented Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with their Congressional Leadership Award for his “leadership on behalf of individuals with autism and their families.” “The dedicated leaders at Autism Speaks work tirelessly to help raise awareness and advocate for those with autism,” said Rep. Smith, co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus. “I thank them for their steadfast commi... Read more

Bipartisan congressional legislation recognizing February as American Heart Month is designed to bring greater awareness to the cardiovascular public health crisis and reaffirm the commitment of the United States to combat heart disease throughout the year. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition, along with fellow co-chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), authored the resolution (H.Res. 128) in honor of the approximately 655,000 Americans who die from some fo... Read more

By Rep. Chris Smith Jack Rafferty was an extraordinary leader—a visionary and doer of great deeds—especially for the people of Hamilton Township. He was smart, tenacious, selfless and had a sense of humor that always brought a smile to anyone he met. He was kind and caring—and had a great big heart. As the can-do mayor, Jack made Hamilton a great place to live and improved the quality of life for all. All Hamiltonians were his priority. I was privileged to work with Jack on many projects includi... Read more

A bipartisan bill that would prohibit the importation of goods made with forced labor in China was introduced today by Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, along with Chris Smith (R-NJ), Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA). The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act would create a “rebuttable presumpt... Read more

With an eye toward a post-COVID easing of restrictions and a return to economic normalcy, a group of bipartisan lawmakers are determined to establish timely and much-needed safety protections for Americans who will be using rideshare companies to help them get to work, school, appointments or social events. Authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with lead Democrat cosponsor, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Sami’s Law will require transportation networking companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft to deploy a ver... Read more

Legislation to end the “excruciating suffering and physical pain of unborn babies” from abortion at 20 weeks or older was introduced today by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and 142 Members of the House of Representatives. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, HR 1081, would bar most abortions after 20 weeks gestation. “We know that by twenty weeks unborn babies killed by abortion experience excruciating suffering and physical pain,” said Smith, co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus. “T... Read more

The new 18-foot vertical sand dune cliffs in Bay Head caused by beach erosion from recent Winter Storm Orlena pose significant safety concerns—especially for children who are at grave risk of plunging over and suffering serious injury or death. Mayor Bill Curtis, Army Corps Commander Lt. Colonel Park, NJDEP’s Bill Dixon, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari, Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, and members of the Council met on the beach at the request of Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) who or... Read more

FREEHOLD, NJ—Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today met with District Commander Lt. Colonel Park and other key officials from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in Bay Head to take a closer look at the severe beach erosion after the recent coastal storm (Winter Storm Orlena, January 31 – February 2, 2021). Requested by Rep. Smith last week, the Army Corps Commander’s visit and his personal assessment of the damage to Bay Head’s bea... Read more

Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) in Lakewood will receive a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic to serve Ocean and Monmouth county residents, said Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) a strong supporter of the legislation providing the federal funds. “Expanding mental health services and boosting funding programs to combat substance use disorder is especially timely and needed as people continue to struggle w... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of the Congressional Pro-life Caucus, today introduced legislation to prohibit the use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. Smith’s legislation—the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021 (H.R. 18)—has more than 130 cosponsors, including a record number of congresswomen supporting the bill. “When federal taxpayer dollars are not available to help effectuate the demise of unborn babies, lives are saved,” said... Read more