Dec 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
Adam Smith
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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.
Congressional Record · 2011-12-14
Dec 7, 2011
Madam Speaker, I have a motion to instruct at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Smith of Washington moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the…
Dec 7, 2011
Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to instruct will be followed by 5-minute votes on the motion to permit…
Dec 7, 2011
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This is a very important provision of the House bill dealing with better combating sexual assault within the military. Now, this is a significant problem that has been documented by…
Dec 7, 2011
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Slaughter).
Dec 7, 2011
Madam Speaker, I yield the balance of my time to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Tsongas). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Massachusetts will control the balance of the time. There was no objection.
Nov 30, 2011
I thank the leadership of this House, both Democrat and Republican, and all the cosponsors for bringing this resolution before us and for honoring Gabe Zimmerman by naming the room in the Capitol Visitor Center after him. I can think of…
Nov 29, 2011
Forcing us to shed key talent from our ranks represents a penny-wise/pound-foolish strategy, as we would lose the ability to properly monitor certain areas of Pentagon spending, some of which account for billions in taxpayer dollars.
Nov 29, 2011
I cannot imagine an argument that says that the specter of sequestration coming down at us reduces our workload.
Nov 17, 2011
I rise in support of a bipartisan effort to create jobs. Just as Congressman Reichert said, he and I are hosting a job fair next week. At a time when unemployment is over 9 percent in this country, when our economy desperately needs to put…
Nov 15, 2011
Mr. Chair, today I recorded an erroneous vote on agreeing to Mr. Pierluisi's amendment to H.R. 2838. I intended to vote ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 840, on agreeing to Mr. Pierluisi's amendment to H.R. 2838. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Poe of…
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