(Washington, D.C)—U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), the Chair and Cochair respectively of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), along with CECC Commissioner and former Chair, U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) today reintroduced the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, bicameral and bipartisan legislation that reaffirms the U.S. commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law at a time when these freedoms and Hong K... Read more

Following a newly released report on disaster response from the nonpartisan Government and Accountability Office (GAO), and after a spate of destructive tornadoes in the Midwest and the start of the 2019 hurricane season, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, introduced legislation to help Americans before, during and after natural disasters strike. U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI-2) and Chris Smith (R-NJ-4... Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) commended a dozen students from the Fourth Congressional District who will soon be leaving to attend the nation’s prestigious military academies. A reception Saturday afternoon was hosted for the future cadets and midshipmen, and their families, as they prepare for four years of college at the military service academies. “It was hard work that got you here, it will take persistence, commitment, courage and devotion to God and our country to succeed,” Smith said to th... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement in response to the new information provided by the AP, who reviewed emails showing chaos before Braeden Bradforth’s death: “The documents obtained by Roxana Hegeman underscore again the need for a completely independent and transparent investigation of the death of Braeden Bradforth. Reading about how Braeden suffered in his last and, likely, his most excruciating hour of life demands a comprehensive examination that will go wherever the fac... Read more

The MISSION Act strengthens VA’s ability to deliver trusted, easy to access, high quality care at VA facilities, virtually through telehealth, and in your community. That means you get the care and services you need, where and when you need them. Beginning June 6, 2019, under the MISSION Act, you’ll have more ways to access health care. This includes within VA’s network and through approved non-VA medical providers in your community, called “community care providers.”Depending on your situation... Read more

Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) have introduced new legislation to create a new national strategy to aggressively fight Lyme disease and target an additional $180 million to boost funding for research, prevention and treatment programs. The new bipartisan bill, dubbed the TICK Act (Ticks: Identify, Control, Knockout Act) (HR 3073) is a companion to identical legislation introduced in the Senate and inspired by legislation Smith and Peterson introduced earlier this year (HR 22... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) was honored by the Anti-Defamation League on Tuesday with the America’s Democratic Legacy Award—the organization’s highest honor—for his bipartisan leadership in Congress in fighting anti-Semitism around the world. “It is a distinct honor to be here with such great members of Congress who care deeply. Bipartisanship is not dead, as you can see,” said Smith, a founding co-chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism who was recognized with t... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today welcomed the news that Dr. Rod Walters has been retained to lead the independent investigation into the death of Braeden Bradforth at Garden City Community College (GCCC) in Kansas. “This is an encouraging and welcomed development, given Dr. Walters’ extensive experience both in sports medicine and in conducting investigations—including the review of football player Jordan McNair’s death at the University of Maryland,” Smith said. In March, Smith joined Braeden’s mo... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) hosted a Congressional town meeting this week on “Lyme Disease: Research, Treatment, and the Path Forward” featuring national experts who provided analysis on diagnosis and treatment of Lyme, as well as critical prevention tips. “More must be done to mitigate and over time eradicate this catastrophic disease,” said Smith. “That’s why we meet tonight. To enhance our understanding of the huge risk posed by Lyme and other tick-borne diseases while pursuing sustainable soluti... Read more

$4 million in funding for military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance programs was included in Defense appropriations legislation that passed out of committee on Tuesday, announced Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) who championed the programs and emphasized the Joint Base’s strategic location for these missions. “The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Aerostat Operations funded in this legislation will greatly support our combat readiness and strategic capabilities worldwide,” Smith said. “They ... Read more