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On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day...Smith, Meng Bill to Prioritize Human Trafficking, Hold Countries Accountable January 11, 2017 As the U.S. marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day today, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), along with Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), introduced legislation to help combat the world-wide scourge of international human trafficking. “The Human Trafficking Prioritization Act will help keep the fight against human trafficking as a major priority in U.S. foreign policy,” said Smith, Chairman of the House panel on global human rights. “We must stop countries from gaming the system by limiting the amount of time repe... More
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U.S. Reps. Smith and Eshoo Reintroduce Emergency Bipartisan Bill to Help Genocide SurvivorsSmith-Eshoo Bill Will Provide Emergency Relief to Christians and Other Religious Minorities Who Survived ISIS Genocide January 10, 2017
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U.S. House Repudiates UN, Obama Anti-Israel Resolution January 5, 2017 The US House of Representatives passed H.Res.11 today, which will codify strong support and friendship between the United States and Israel through condemnation of a recent, extreme and dangerous anti-Israel UN Security Council-passed resolution, 2334. “President Obama’s decision to abstain and not veto Security Council Resolution 2334 seriously undermines the peace process, abandons Israel at a critical hour in its life as a nation, and does serious injury to the historical record,” said Smith,... More
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Smith: Obama's decision to abstain on UNSC Res. 2334 seriously undermines peace process January 5, 2017 Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), took to the House Floor during debate on H.Res.11 to show strong support for the Resolution and for Israel: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend for yielding and for offering this important resolution, along with the ranking member, and I am proud to be a cosponsor. President Obama’s decision to abstain and not veto Security Council Resolution 2334 seriously undermines the peace process, abandons Israel at a critical hour in its life as a nation,... More
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APP News Article on Grants Announced by Smith:2 Monmouth businesses get $450K in innovation grants January 4, 2017
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