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September 18, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Anti-BDS Labeling Act

“American families should have this information in order to buy products that support Israel’s economy – particularly in a time…

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September 17, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Taxpayer Data Protection Act

As prepared for delivery. “I rise to speak in favor of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act. “When Americans file their…

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September 17, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the BRIDGE For Workers Act

“Members of Congress have heard over and over again about a labor shortage, and ‘Help Wanted’ signs dotting storefronts across…

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September 17, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Find and Protect Missing Foster Youth Act

“This legislation requires the Department of Health and Human Services and states to improve tracking for children in the foster…

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September 17, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act

“The Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act actually codifies a Trump Administration policy that will incentivize employers to offer coverage for…

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September 17, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act

“Under this legislation, our tax code will no longer discriminate among our veterans services organizations. Charitable contributions to all federally…

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September 12, 2024 Chairman Smith Floor Statement – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act

“It’s time we put the brakes on giving taxpayer money to Chinese billionaires and the Chinese Communist Party.” As prepared…

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April 29, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Floor Debate on H.R. 529, the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

“Congress should pass this legislation to protect America’s national security and economic interests.”  As prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker, “I rise in…

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