Why and how Jews are once again being targeted in Europe was the message of leaders from Europe's Jewish communities who testified before Congress today on the rise of anti-Semitism in their countries. They were joined by American Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders who spoke of the threat anti-Semitism poses to non-Jewish communities and even to democratic government. The hearing was called by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House’s global human rights subcommittee. “Unparall... Read more

Key leaders of Europe's Jewish communities will testify before Congress next week on the rising threat of anti-Semitism in their countries, why, and how Jews are once again being targeted in Europe. American Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders will testify for a House Foreign Affairs Committee panel about anti-Semitism as a key means by which radical, anti-democratic movements gain power, and how anti-Semitism is a threat not only to Jews but to all people, and to the very foundations of democ... Read more

Released by the American Heart Association: The American Heart Association today applauded Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) for accepting the position of House Republican co-chair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition. The association welcomes Rep. Smith to this important position and looks forward to working with him in the fight against heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. In addition to being a long-time member of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalit... Read more

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly today to put houses of worship—many of which were severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy but nonetheless continued to serve ravaged coastal communities—on an even playing field with other non-profit organizations seeking disaster assistance. H.R. 592, the "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013," was introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) with orignial cosponors Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY-06) and Peter King (R-NY-02). The bill is a... Read more

A bill expected to be debated on the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday seeks to put houses of worship—many of which were damaged by Superstorm Sandy but went on to serve ravaged coastal communities—on a level playing field with other non-profit organizations seeking disaster assistance. H.R. 592, the "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013," is co-authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY-06), and co-sponsored by Peter King (R-NY-02), Elio... Read more

Gearing up to renew the fight to improve Lyme disease research, diagnostics and treatments, earlier today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) formally registered the bipartisan Lyme Disease Caucus in the 113th Congress and introduced legislation to establish a federal Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. “I am so pleased that Collin has agreed to Co-Chair the Lyme Caucus with me,” said Smith, whose home state of New Jersey is one of the most heavily impacted states and wh... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) returned to Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Monday to help New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and the U.S. Small Business Administration kick off the new “Show Your Love for the Jersey Shore” ad campaign as the St. Valentine’s Day weekend approaches. The initiative is designed to let visitors know that many Jersey Shore restaurants and shops are open for business. "Businesses and shore towns have been have working hard to rebuild and reopen," said Smith, who toured damag... Read more

The challenges to Internet freedom recently culminating in Russia, China and 87 other countries signing a treaty were the focus of a congressional hearing today by three House subcommittees, including the panel chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. “We are going to have to work to defend Internet freedom against a very large number of countries that want to regulate it through the International Teleco... 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

“President Obama’s slick public relations offensive contains neither an ‘accommodation’ nor a compromise nor a change in his coercion rule,” said Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Co-Chairman of the House Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus. “The so-called new policy is the discredited old policy, dressed up to look like something else,” Smith said. “The mandate remains a serious violation of religious freedom. Only the most naïve or gullible would accept this as a change in policy. “The pro... Read more