Sep 29, 2010
Madam Speaker, this evening, Wednesday, September 29, 2010, I recorded an incorrect vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3421, the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2010. I intended to vote ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 557…
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.
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May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Marshall The Acting…
May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, I will assume that there is support for my amendment. I just want to quickly address what Mr. McKeon has said on two levels. First of all, the amendment that we will be voting on later today on Don't Ask, Don't Tell…
May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2011. I want to first thank the chairman of the committee, Mr. Skelton, for his outstanding leadership of this committee. He has once again put together a…
May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment No. 3 offered by Mr. Smith of Washington: At the end of subtitle I of title V…
May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment regarding military family leave. This committee and this body has, in the past, taken great steps to make sure that our military families, when they're deployed, they have and do qualify for the…
May 27, 2010
Mr. Chairman, the second engine is all about fiscal responsibility and saving the taxpayers money. The Pentagon themselves funded this program for 10 years, and they funded it because they knew that competition mattered. One thing has…
Apr 27, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of House Resolution 1208. I would like to thank Chairman Conyers as well as his staff for their support in bringing this resolution to the floor, and for the kind remarks from the gentleman from…
Apr 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, this afternoon, on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, I was unable to be present for rollcall vote No. 216 (on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1216). Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''…
Feb 25, 2010
We need to do a better job of intelligence. We need to better coordinate that intelligence. That's what I think we learned from the Christmas Day attack. There is stuff in this bill to try to do this. We need to do oversight better. We…
Feb 25, 2010
I certainly think there are a lot of very good things in this bill. Our intelligence community is a critical piece of fighting terrorism. Their counterterrorism efforts are absolutely at the top of the list of what the Intel Committee…
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