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Smith’s legislation would boost health and fitness industry


Rep. Smith and Kevin McHugh, CEO of the Atlantic Club in Wall Township, discuss the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the health and fitness center.

Two bills co-sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith are lifelines for the struggling health and fitness industry.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 27th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Smith, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Schmid stands by her lies

Stephanie Schmid

Stephanie Schmid, the unemployed lawyer who lives with her mother and is running against Congressman Chris Smith, hung up on a reporter when given the chance to correct documented lies in her campaign mailer about Smith’s votes on protecting healthcare coverage with people with preexisting conditions and an “age tax.”

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 21st, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: 2020 Congressional Races, Chris Smith, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Schmid stands by her lies

Schmid gets crushed in APP debate with Smith

Stephanie Schmid, the truth challenged Democrat running against Congressman Chris Smith in the 4th congressional district, was once again exposed and a blatant liar this afternoon during a facebook live debate hosted by the Asbury Park Press.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 19th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: 2020 Congressional Races, Chris Smith | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Schmid gets crushed in APP debate with Smith

Smith and Van Drew propose Social Security Increases for Seniors

New Jersey’s Republican congressmen, Chris Smith (NJ-4) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2) today proposed legislation that would retroactively grant a cost of living (COLA) increase to senior citizens collecting social security for 2020 and further increase seniors’ income in 2021, according to an announcement from Smith office.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 16th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Letter: Chris Smith Saved My Brother’s Life

Dan McNamara and Rep Chris Smith

As the election comes upon us, and in response to certain statements made by Congressman Chris Smith’s opponent, Stephanie Schmidt, we have been made aware that Ms. Schmidt has been campaigning on a platform comprised, at least in part, of deceptive untruths regarding the Congressman Chris Smith’s response to the Covid issue.  Contrary to Ms. Schmidt’s claims to the contrary, Congressman Smith has been a champion for those battling the Covid-19 virus; and through his intercedence saved my brother’s life. 

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 16th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: 2020 Congressional Races, Chris Smith, COVID-19, New Jersey | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Smith Endorsed by National Wildlife Federation Action Fund

The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund has endorsed Congressman Chris Smith

Congressman Chris Smith has been endorsed by the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, his campaign announced.

A leading national environmental organization, the National Wildlife Federation works to promote clean water and energy initiatives and advocates for solutions to protect and restore wildlife habitats.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 8th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: 2020 Congressional Races, Chris Smith | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Smith’s Belarus Democracy, Human Rights and Sovereignty Act Advances

Congressman Chris Smith

Congressman Chris Smith introduced the Belarus Democracy, Human Rights and Sovereignty Act of 2020 in the House of Representatives on September 29. On October 1, 2020 the bill passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Smith’s remarks on the bill are as follows:

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: October 2nd, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Smith | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Smith’s Belarus Democracy, Human Rights and Sovereignty Act Advances

Smith hails reauthorization of his Stem Cell Research law

Julis “Dr J” Erving joined Congressman Chris Smith at a 2005 press conference calling for the passage of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act

The House of Representatives debated today the reauthorization of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act, legislation authored by Congressman Chris Smith in 2005 and reauthorized in 2015. The chamber is expected to pass the bill without opposition later this week.

Smith was unable to participate in the floor debate because he was in New Jersey for the funeral of his mother-in-law, Margaret Hahn, the former borough clerk of Sayreville.

Smith entered the following remarks into the Congressional Record, on behalf of his bill:

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: September 29th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Smith | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Smith hails reauthorization of his Stem Cell Research law

Veterans and Environmentalists Praise Smith’s Legislation

Legislation authored by Congressman Chris Smith that would expand the access to federal lands for the purposes of veterans’ medical therapy passed in the House of Representatives yesterday as part of a package of veterans legislation, the Veterans’ COMPACT Act.

New Jersey’s Veterans and Environmental leadership applauded the legislation and Rep Smith’s leadership.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: September 24th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Smith, Environment, Veterans | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Veterans and Environmentalists Praise Smith’s Legislation

Family credits Chris Smith with saving COVID-19 patient’s life

Kevin McNamara, a 60 year old attorney who lives in Avon-by-the Sea, was hospitalized with COVID-19 on March 28. Last Thursday, after 174 days of isolation in three different hospitals and a rehab facility, McNamara was sent home to continue his long road to recovery.

Kevin’s brother Dan, an engineer who lives in Essex County, credits Congressman Chris Smith with saving Kevin’s life.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: September 21st, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Smith, COVID-19, Monmouth County, New Jersey | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »