U.S. Rep Chris Smith (R-NJ) who traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this month ahead of the Goma Peace Conference today made the following statement regarding the continued peace talks which convened on January 7th. Read more

At an event last night commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the Soviet Jewry movement and the twentieth anniversary of the March to Washington in December 1987, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) received, “The Soviet Jewry Liberty Award” from the American Jewish Committee for his work with the Russian Jewish community. Read more

U.S. Rep Chris Smith arrived here Thursday launching a four-day human rights mission that will focus on combating human trafficking, child soldiers and sexual violence while at the same time underscoring US commitment to critical peace negotiations due to convene on January 7, 2008. Read more

Today, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced Isles Inc., will receive nearly $100,000 in the fiscal year 2008 budget approved by both the House and Senate. Read more

The House of Representatives passed funding for the Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (MOM) Passenger Rail Line tonight, said Congressmen Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Jim Saxton (NJ-03), who had worked throughout the year to have the money included in the 2008 budget. Read more

At a House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee hearing today on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement on the BRAC decision on Ft. Monmouth: “While it is probably true that many—perhaps most—of the BRAC recommendations years to date have refocused, synergetically enhanced and led to positive military outcome—ie: Joint Base New Jersey—the impending closure of Ft. Monmouth represents an egregious exception, that unnecessarily puts the warfighter at risk. Read more

In a turn of events, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ) received notification from Secretary of the Army Pete Geren that the Army has overturned its initial ruling and will grant the family of PFC Ryan D. Christensen their request for a memorial tree to be included in “Warriors Walk.” Read more

After a powerful debate on the House floor, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to reauthorize U.S. Rep. Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) first in the nation anti-trafficking law. Read more

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Pro-life Caucus today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Henry Hyde (R-IL), a lifelong friend whom Smith served with in the House of Representatives for 26 years: Read more

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren late last night told U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) that the family request to provide a memorial tree in honor of PFC Ryan D. Christensen has been reopened and the Secretary will personally monitor the new review. Read more