Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 9th district, shared several updates on May 13, 2025, via social media platform X. Smith has been a member of Congress since 1997 after replacing Randy Tate and previously served in the Washington State Senate from 1991 to 1997.
On May 13, at 17:39 UTC, Rep. Adam Smith acknowledged “May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture of Jewish-American constituents in the district.”
Later that day at 20:19 UTC, he addressed economic concerns by stating “The most important thing we can do in this country is create opportunity for all, but right now, wealth is too concentrated, and too many people are struggling to pay their bills.” He also mentioned discussing President Trump’s budget plan during a recent Virtual Town Hall.
At 21:18 UTC on the same day, Rep. Smith announced his involvement in legal actions against presidential authority over tariffs by joining an amicus brief. He stated “I joined an amicus brief challenging President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement his chaotic tariffs.” He emphasized standing up for Congress’s Article I power to impose tariffs and expressed concern over what he described as “the President’s autocratic takeover.”
Smith was born in Washington D.C., currently resides in Bellevue, and holds degrees from Fordham University and the University of Washington.
