By E. K. Hayward Published September 3, 2025 Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has called on the Senate to quickly approve his proposed legislation targeting forced organ harvesting, following a widely reported conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The exchange, caught on a hot microphone, involved discussions about organ transplants and the idea of extending human life. According to Reuters, as Xi and Putin walked together, Putin’s translator comme... Read more

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

By Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester): “My wife Marie and I offer our prayers and deepest condolences to Lillian’s devoted husband and best friend—Don—and to all their family, friends and loved ones. “Lillian Burry was a very special woman and she will be missed. “Over the course of several years, I had the great honor of working with this amazing former Monmouth County Freeholder Director and Colts Neck Mayor. “I admired her deep commitment to public service, her quick wit, sense of humor, courag... 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

Following the atrocious and unspeakable shooting that occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota this morning, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) issued the statement below: “My wife, Marie, and I are heartbroken and horrified by the unimaginable act of violence that occurred at Annunciation Catholic School today, which claimed the lives of two young children and injured other students and adults gathered for Mass. “We pray for those precious young students whose lives ... 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

“President Trump’s bold and tenacious leadership and tireless efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine are inspiring and will make the difference in any progress that may be made,” said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member and leading foreign policy lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The President’s noble resolve to save lives and stop the killing is clearly motivating and enabling him to talk to both sides and all European stakeholders with credibility and influence. My w... Read more

Today, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), a longtime vocal opponent of offshore wind development, joined local elected officials, fishermen, stakeholders, and New Jersey residents at the Rally Against Empire Wind in Seaside Heights, where he delivered the following remarks: I am unalterably opposed to ocean wind power including Empire Wind—which is heavily reliant on government handouts including between a $1.3 billion to $3 billion (ITC) created and authorized by President Biden in his so-called ... 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