South King News

Representative Adam Smith, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th District since 1997, recently addressed several issues through a series of tweets. Smith, who was born in Washington, D.C., and currently resides in Bellevue, shared his thoughts on aviation legislation, economic concerns, and past legislative achievements.

On March 10, 2025, Rep. Adam Smith tweeted about introducing two aviation bills aimed at reducing aviation noise and pollution. He expressed support for communities near airports and thanked the King County International Airport for hosting an open house event to discuss these matters. "Last month, I introduced two aviation bills to combat aviation noise, increased pollution and airplane emissions. I support helping those that live in communities near the airport, so I thank the King County International Airport for having an open house on March 20 to learn…"

Later that day, Smith commented on former President Donald Trump's stance regarding a potential recession. In his tweet dated March 10, 2025, he criticized Trump’s apparent indifference to the issue and highlighted its significance to his constituents and working people across the country. "Donald Trump may not care if this country goes into a recession, but my constituents do and the working people of this country do."

On March 11, 2025, Smith reflected on the impact of the American Rescue Plan signed by President Biden four years ago. He noted how this legislation resulted in significant savings for Americans and reduced health insurance costs for nearly 15 million people. He reiterated his pride in supporting such measures that benefit citizens financially. "Four years ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This legislation allowed Americans to collect many necessary savings, including the nearly 15 million people who saw lower health insurance costs."