Balancing the budget and getting rid of the national debt was the No. 1 issue the American people sent us here to do. We cannot spend our way to recovery. Let us talk about what people really want. They want a strong America, an America in…
Adam Smith
The Public Record
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.
The balanced-budget amendment may be the most important measure that this Congress brings up this session, not because the American people said it, not because the Republicans made it their top goal, but because it is the most important…
Mr. Speaker, requiring a 3/5ths vote makes tax increases a last resort. In Washington State just a year ago the people of the State passed an initiative to do just this. And do you know what happened? Right now, instead of considering tax…





