Washington's 9th Congressional District
Recent News About Washington's 9th Congressional District
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Rep. Smith Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action, heavily restricting how universities can consider race in admissions decisions.
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Rep. Smith Applauds $33 Million Grant to King County Metro for Electric Buses
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it is awarding over $33 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to King County Metro through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program.
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Rep. Smith Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders in the Ninth District Applaud Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) recently advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which includes Representative Adam Smith’s legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, important aviation noise provisions, and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington’s Ninth District.
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BREAKING: House T&I Committee Includes Rep. Smith’s Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, Other Important Aviation Noise Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill
On June 15 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) advanced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which included his legislation, the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and a provision to protect North SeaTac Park in Washington’s Ninth District.
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Rep. Smith Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
On May 31, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.
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Rep. Smith Statement on Memorial Day
On May 29, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day.
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Rep. Smith Statement on Mental Health Awareness Month
On May 26, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Rep. Smith Introduces Package of Legislation to Make it Easier for Immigrants to Enter the Health Care Workforce
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act, the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assistance Act, and the Professional’s Access to Health (PATH) Workforce Integration Act.
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Rep. Smith Statement on Elections in Puntland
On May 23, 2023, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement regarding the district council elections taking place in Puntland, Somalia on May 25.
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Rep. Smith Introduces the Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act to Support Community-Based Health Organizations
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Grant Assistance and Technical Education (GATE) Act, which would provide community-based health organizations with assistance navigating the federal grantmaking process and create grant opportunities for these organizations. Community-based organizations are crucial to closing health equity gaps in communities across the country, but often lack the experience and capacity to apply for and obtain grant funding.
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Rep. Smith Statement on House Republicans’ Extreme and Inhumane Immigration Bill
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement regarding H.R. 2, the House Republican bill on immigration.
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What They are Saying: Community Leaders and Organizations Celebrate FY 2024 Community Project Funding Requests
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) recently announced the 15 Community Project Funding Requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.
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Rep. Smith Introduces the Community and Technical College Investment Act to Create Tuition-Free Programs Across the Country
Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Community and Technical College Investment Act, which would create tuition-free community and technical colleges in Washington’s Ninth District and across the country.
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Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Improve Response to Nationwide Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis
Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act, which would provide grant funding for states, cities and counties, and tribal governments to build and expand crisis stabilization services with housing assistance and other wrap around services.
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Rep. Smith Statement on Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Historic Address to Congress
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today released the following statement regarding Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon Suk Yeol’s address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s trip to Washington, D.C. marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance.
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ICYMI: Rep. Smith Submits Testimony to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) recently shared his priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill with the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Smith, Booker, and Jayapal Introduce the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
U.S. Representative Adam Smith (WA-09), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today reintroduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, transformative legislation that ends the inhumane conditions of detention centers and protects the civil and human rights of immigrants.
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What They Are Saying: Community Leaders and Organizations Celebrate Announcement of Fy 2024 Community Project Funding Requests
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today announced the 15 Community Project Funding Requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.
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Rep. Smith Announces FY 2024 Community Project Funding Requests for the Ninth District
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today announced the 15 Community Project Funding requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill.