Floor Statements
“American families should have this information in order to buy products that support Israel’s economy – particularly in a time…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Anti-BDS Labeling Act)As prepared for delivery. “I rise to speak in favor of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act. “When Americans file their…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Taxpayer Data Protection Act)“Members of Congress have heard over and over again about a labor shortage, and ‘Help Wanted’ signs dotting storefronts across…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the BRIDGE For Workers Act)“We have a responsibility to make sure programs are meeting the current needs of families and children that need it…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act)“This legislation requires the Department of Health and Human Services and states to improve tracking for children in the foster…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Find and Protect Missing Foster Youth Act)“The Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act actually codifies a Trump Administration policy that will incentivize employers to offer coverage for…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act)“Under this legislation, our tax code will no longer discriminate among our veterans services organizations. Charitable contributions to all federally…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act)“H.R. 3784 will streamline the process of addressing concerns with lost or stolen Social Security numbers by reducing the burden…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act)“It’s time we put the brakes on giving taxpayer money to Chinese billionaires and the Chinese Communist Party.” As prepared…
Read More (Chairman Smith Floor Statement – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act)“Congress should pass this legislation to protect America’s national security and economic interests.” As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker, “I rise in…
Read More (Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on H.R. 529, the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act)