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Chris Smith

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Chris Smith is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on a range of issues including human rights, foreign affairs, and health care. Smith has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving health services and advocating for the rights of individuals both domestically and internationally. His long-standing service in Congress has made him a prominent figure in New Jersey politics.

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Apr 14, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, today, the House of Representatives will vote to reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act, a law that I authored in 2005. This was an original idea of mine 20 years ago. My…

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Mar 18, 2021

I thank the ranking member for yielding, and I thank the chairman for his leadership. I would especially like to thank Mr. Levin for his resolution condemning the military coup in Burma, and calling for release of all those who have been…

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Mar 17, 2021

Some lawmakers continue to ignore, trivialize, or deny the fact that abortion activists plan to aggressively use the Federal ERA--as they have used State ERAs--in a litigation strategy designed to overturn pro-life laws and policies…

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Mar 17, 2021

Today I will vote to approve the Violence Against Women Extension Act (VAWA) of 2021--historic landmark legislation with a proven track record of assisting abused and battered women--authored by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York. As…

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Mar 16, 2021

The most recent Marist poll found that 7 in 10 Americans, including nearly half who identify as pro-choice, want significant restrictions on abortion. Yet, the ERA as written will be used in an aggressive litigation strategy to nullify…

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Feb 26, 2021

In a radical departure from all previous COVID-19 relief laws, the bill before us today mandates taxpayer funding for abortion on demand. Today, the Rules Committee refused to even allow a pro-life amendment sponsored by Cathy McMorris…

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Feb 26, 2021

An analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget shows that approximately $1 trillion of previously appropriated COVID-19 relief funds have not been spent. Let me say that again, Mr. Speaker, about a trillion dollars…

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Feb 3, 2021

I thank the gentleman for his statement. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce), who is a member of the Homeland Security Committee and the Small Business Committee.

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Feb 3, 2021

I thank my good friend for his leadership and bill, which will save lives. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mrs. Hinson), a new Member but a Member who has secured an important post in the Appropriations and the Budget…

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Feb 3, 2021

I thank my good friend for her remarks. Madam Speaker, tonight is really an appeal--an appeal to my colleagues. It is a cry for survival and justice for unborn baby girls and boys. Unborn children need the President of the United States…

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Feb 3, 2021

I thank my good friend for his leadership on that bill and his leadership on the issue of protecting defenseless lives for many years. Madam Speaker, some Members are making their way over from our caucus, but I just want to say a couple…

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Feb 3, 2021

I thank the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Boebert) for that very passionate defense of life and the passionate and beautiful story of life. Madam Speaker, we know that Dr. John Joyce is on his way. Congressman Joyce should be here…

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