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Rep. Adam Smith

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Rep. Adam Smith

@RepAdamSmith

Proudly serving Washington State's 9th District. Democratic leader of the House Armed Services Committee. @HASCDemocrats, @NewDemCoalition, @USProgressives.

Washington's 9th District

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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jan 8
Great news for Washington's Ninth District. Today, the House of Representatives passed a package that will deliver $6,316,000 in community project funds back to our community in WA-09. These Community Project Funding investments reflect what our communities are asking for —
Rep. Adam Smith
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18h
Older adults in our country deserve access to essential social services as they age, including health care assistance, transportation support, and financial resources. For the past 60 years, the Older Americans Act has helped seniors across the nation maintain their independence
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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 14
It is time for Donald Trump to be removed from office.
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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 14
My father, a baggage handler at SeaTac Airport, bought our family home in 1971 for $15,000. Today, that very same house would cost $526,000. Hedge funds and wealthy corporations continue to buy up single-family homes, kicking working-class Americans out of the housing market. I
Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 14
It is time for Donald Trump to be removed from office.
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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 14
President Trump really is an authoritarian who wants to grab as much power for himself as possible.
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House Armed Services Democrats
@HASCDemocrats
Jul 13
"I wholeheartedly condemn the president’s suggestion that the United States is going to take over the Strait of Hormuz. Firstly, there is likely no scenario in which the U.S. could take total control of the Strait of Hormuz without significantly escalating the conflict and
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House Armed Services Democrats
@HASCDemocrats
Jul 13
"Another thing we could do is actually work with the rest of the nations in the world to get their leverage as well, instead of constantly belittling them and fighting them. Diplomacy has got to get better, it's the only way out of this." - @HASCDemocrats Ranking Member
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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 13
A four-year college education is out of reach for many working-class families, and it’s important that there are other avenues for success. Washington high school seniors could take a class teaching them practical life skills, including building a resume, registering to vote, and
WA state superintendent proposes new mandatory class for high school seniors
From seattletimes.com
Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 13
President Trump is not dealing with reality.
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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 13
This month is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength of the disability community while also advocating for more accessible accommodations. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act supported thousands of our neighbors, there is still much more work to be done.
Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 12
This is not what a democratically elected president should be focused on.
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Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 11
Yesterday, I attended the groundbreaking of the @homesteadclt, a new affordable homeownership project located in Rainier Beach. Their facility will have eight permanently affordable three-bedroom townhouses, providing opportunities to those in our district. Great work here.
Rep. Adam Smith
@RepAdamSmith
Jul 11
This July, we recognize BIPOC Mental Health Month, honoring the unique challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face when addressing their mental health. I’ve struggled with anxiety and chronic pain and think that every American should get the same access to