Representative Adam Smith, who has served Washington’s 9th district in the U.S. Congress since 1997, recently used his social media platform to address issues related to congressional transparency and wage policy.
On July 23, 2025, Smith questioned the early adjournment of the House of Representatives, stating: “It’s bizarre to shut down the House of Representatives early to avoid voting on the release of the Epstein files. There’s bipartisan support to release the files, so what’s the hold up?” This post comes amid ongoing discussions regarding public access to documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The following day, July 24, Smith posted a brief message referencing the same topic: “Thoughts on the Epstein files”. The tweet did not elaborate further but signaled continued attention to the issue.
Later on July 24, Smith shifted focus to economic policy by marking an anniversary for federal minimum wage legislation: “The last minimum wage increase was 16 years ago today, making it $7.25. Our world has changed exponentially since then, and this hourly wage is not sustainable for working-class Americans. I have been a long-time supporter of the Raise the Wage Act, which would spike the federal”.
Smith’s remarks reflect his longstanding advocacy in Congress. He began representing Washington’s 9th district after replacing Randy Tate in 1997 and previously served in the Washington State Senate from 1991 to 1997. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1965 and currently residing in Bellevue at age 57, Smith holds a BA from Fordham University (1987) and a JD from the University of Washington (1990).
