At a hearing on Capitol Hill today, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) blasted the Chinese Government for stealing U.S. jobs through deceitful policies and trading practices. Fake products and components made in China and sold in the U.S. put American consumers at risk, he said. Fake Chinese computer chips have even been found in U.S. defense systems. “All of us know that economic growth and vigorous exports are vital to American prosperity, and now in these difficult times—economic recovery,” said S... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) met today with students and teachers from Colts Neck, Monmouth County, N.J. Smith spoke to the group in his congressional office in Washington, D.C., discussing a range of issues, including Lyme disease, human trafficking, and serving in public office. He answered questions about writing and introducing bills, turning bills into law through the legislative and amendment process, the impact small businesses have on the U.S. economy, international human rights and S... Read more

Even as Egypt’s political and social crisis persists, violence against Coptic women and girls is escalating, including kidnappings, forced conversions, and other human rights abuses, according to a congressional hearing that included a new report on the problems unveiled before the U.S. Helsinki Commission today, chaired by Cong. Chris Smith (NJ-04). “It has now been almost a year and a half since the revolution began in Egypt, and Egypt is still in the foundry fires of transition – hopefully in... Read more

Capitol Hill was the frontline in the battle against Lyme disease at a congressional hearing held Tuesday by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House congressional panel that oversees international global health issues. “As I have met scores of patients suffering the devastating effects of Chronic Lyme—who only got well after aggressive treatment by a Lyme-literate physician—I have been dismayed and angered by the unwillingness of some to take a fresh, comprehensive look at this in... Read more

A $1 million federal grant has been awarded to a non-profit organization to assist low income veterans in Central New Jersey who are at risk of losing their homes, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced Tuesday. “This funding will provide much needed housing assistance and stability to veterans in Central New Jersey so that they can remain in their homes even when times are difficult,” said Smith, who worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in support of the grant application... Read more

The battle against Lyme disease is the topic of a congressional hearing entitled “Global Challenges in Diagnosing and Managing Lyme Disease - Closing Knowledge Gaps” which will be held Tuesday by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House congressional panel that oversees international global health issues. Smith, who is the sponsor of the federal legislation H.R. 2557 to expand federal efforts on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases A... Read more

AP writer Michelle R. Smith interviewed Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) in this article that ran July 12-12 nationwide. A group of lawmakers is pushing for a national strategy to combat Lyme disease aimed at speeding advances in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the sometimes serious illness that infects tens of thousands of people every year. ‘‘The tick problem is growing. The Lyme disease problem is growing,’’ said Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., a cosponsor of the bill in the U.S. Senate. ‘‘This... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) gave key remarks Tuesday at the full committee meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), discussing the critical impact that the IAAC has upon autism research both nationally and internationally. “Great strides have been made in unraveling the mystery of autism,” said Smith, Co-Chair of the Congressional Coalition on Autism Research and Education (C.A.R.E.). “But clearly, we have so much more to do.” Click here to read Smith’s remarks. Smith... Read more

The quest for justice by the family of a decorated World War II veteran murdered in New Jersey in 1962 by a man convicted of the murder but who went on to escape prison, hijack a U.S. passenger airliner to Africa and elude capture for decades was the topic of a hearing held by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE, or Helsinki Commission) on Wednesday. Smith’s hearing, “Justice in the International Extradition System: Th... Read more

Written By Cindy Saine of VOA A subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs on Tuesday held a hearing on U.S. policy toward Nigeria. A senior State Department official defended the Obama administration's decision not to designate the Islamic militant group Boko Haram as a terrorist organization. The chairman of the Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights Subcommittee, New Jersey Republican Chris Smith, called on the United States and all members of the internat... Read more