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Rep. Adam Smith supports PRO Act for worker rights

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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Washington's 9th District | Facebook Website

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Washington's 9th District | Facebook Website

Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th district, has been active on social media discussing various legislative and community issues. His recent tweets provide insight into his legislative priorities and community engagements.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Adam Smith expressed pride in being an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025. In his tweet, he emphasized the importance of strong unions in combating economic inequality and upholding workers' rights: "As the son of a union member and baggage handler at SeaTac Airport, I am proud to be an original cosponsor on the bipartisan Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025. Strong unions combat economic inequality and uphold workers' rights, which is more…"

Later that day, Smith discussed his conversation with Seattle's Union Gospel Mission about addressing housing, homelessness, and drug issues in Seattle. He highlighted the importance of adding more housing and promoting mental health care: "I spoke with @SeattlesUGM about the work they’re doing to treat the housing, homelessness, and drug epidemic in our community. By adding more housing, promoting mental health care, and providing logical solutions, Seattle will be a better city."

In another post on March 5, Smith referred to his statement regarding former President Trump's Joint Address without providing further details in the tweet itself: "My statement on Trump's Joint Address."

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