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Adam Smith

Adam Smith

DDemocratWA-9 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone6
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency60
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
37
Total Statements
27
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 8Foreign Policy: 7Trade: 5Immigration: 4Labor: 4Defense: 3Education: 3Taxes: 2Housing: 2Economy: 2Healthcare: 1Israel: 1Ukraine: 1Technology: 1Infrastructure: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 26Ceremonial: 7Bipartisan: 2Urgent: 2

Statements (37)

Floor Speech2026-05-15
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E454-E455] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-04-28
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E382] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Press Release2026-03-02Foreign PolicyDefense
Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Trump Administration Employing Military Force Against Iran

Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Trump Administration Employing Military Force Against Iran Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Trump Administration Employing Military Force Against Iran Image or Video Image Erin.Diehl@mai… Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:32 Link…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04BipartisanEnvironment
RECOGNIZING PHIL MacNAUGHTON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE

RECOGNIZING PHIL MacNAUGHTON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E110] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2025-11-21
Sponsored: CHARGE Act of 2025

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: CHARGE Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-28Urgent
Sponsored: Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…

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Floor Speech2025-10-21
Sponsored: Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2025

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-21
Sponsored: Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-17
Sponsored: Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act of 2025

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Press Release2025-10-07
Atmospheric River Storm Guide and Resources

Atmospheric River Storm Guide and Resources Atmospheric River Storm Guide and Resources Image or Video Image Erin.Diehl@mai… Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:06 Link https://adamsmith.house.gov/atmospheric-river-storm-guide-and-resources

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Floor Speech2025-09-19EducationInfrastructure
Sponsored: To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate the transition to tuition-free community college in certain…

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate the transition to tuition-free community college in certain States, and for other purposes.. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on…

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Floor Speech2025-09-19
Sponsored: Career and Technical Education Access Act

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Career and Technical Education Access Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-08-26Foreign Policy
Sponsored: Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

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Floor Speech2025-07-14Environment
Sponsored: Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act

Adam Smith sponsored this legislation: Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Floor Speech2025-03-27EconomyEducationHousingHR1048HRES242
DEFENDING EDUCATION TRANSPARENCY AND ENDING ROGUE REGIMES ENGAGING IN NEFARIOUS TRANSACTIONS ACT

DEFENDING EDUCATION TRANSPARENCY AND ENDING ROGUE REGIMES ENGAGING IN NEFARIOUS TRANSACTIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1312-H1316] From the Congressional Record…

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Press Release2024-12-20
Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown Government Shutdown Carly.McDonald… Fri, 12/20/2024 - 16:51 Congress Number 118th Congress December 20, 2024 Page September 30, 2025

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Floor Speech2024-12-18BipartisanTaxesTrade
HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST

HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VAN A. HURST Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1297-E1298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-18ImmigrationEnvironmentAgricultureHR5840S3959
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SCREENING MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2024

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SCREENING MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7345-H7348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT

WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-09-18ImmigrationHousingHR7909
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5372-H5373] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2024-02-08
Serving You

Serving You Serving You Image or Video Image Carly.McDonald… Thu, 02/08/2024 - 13:22 Link https://adamsmith.house.gov/services

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Press Release2024-01-05Foreign PolicyIsrael
Updates on Israel and Gaza

Updates on Israel and Gaza Updates on Israel and Gaza Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/05/2024 - 11:14 Link Read more

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Press Release2024-01-05
Subscribe to Rep. Smith's Newsletter

Subscribe to Rep. Smith's Newsletter Subscribe to Rep. Smith's Newsletter Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/05/2024 - 11:17 Summary Receive updates from Rep. Smith Link Subscribe Here

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Press Release2024-01-05
Rep. Smith Brings Nearly 13 Million Dollars Back to the Ninth District

Rep. Smith Brings Nearly 13 Million Dollars Back to the Ninth District Rep. Smith Brings Nearly 13 Million Dollars Back to the Ninth District Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/05/2024 - 11:16 Link Read More

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Press Release2023-04-12Foreign PolicyUkraine
Congress Passes Aid for Ukraine

Congress Passes Aid for Ukraine Congress Passes Aid for Ukraine Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 23:58 Link Read More

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Press Release2019-02-04TaxesForeign Policy
US pulling out of the INF treaty rewards Putin, hurts NATO

US pulling out of the INF treaty rewards Putin, hurts NATO US pulling out of the INF treaty rewards Putin, hurts NATO Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) is chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) is chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services. The views expressed in…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialEnvironmentEducation
CONGRATULATING ODLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WINNING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL

CONGRATULATING ODLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WINNING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1380] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialTrade
RECOGNIZING PAUL SCOTT AS THE KENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

RECOGNIZING PAUL SCOTT AS THE KENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialImmigrationTradeLabor
HONORING RICHARD ROMERO

HONORING RICHARD ROMERO Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1374] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareTrade
CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE

CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1372-E1373] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialEnvironmentDefense
RECOGNIZING LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

RECOGNIZING LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1371-E1372] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialEnvironmentTrade
CONGRATULATING FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

CONGRATULATING FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1370] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05CeremonialEconomyLabor
CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT

CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1367] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Press Release2017-09-20EnvironmentForeign Policy
Maintaining the effectiveness of US foreign aid

Maintaining the effectiveness of US foreign aid Maintaining the effectiveness of US foreign aid One of the most significant challenges facing the future of American foreign policy is the ongoing reorganization planning at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International…

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