WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Jersey’s two Republican congressman diverged over the Democrat-controlled House’s Monday vote to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the $740.5 billion defense spending bill. The final roll call vote was 322 to 87 to override the Read More
Family credits Chris Smith with saving COVID-19 patient’s life | Gallagher
By Art Gallagher _ @RepChrisSmith Thank you Chris for making this possible! My brother would not have survived Covid had it not been for you and your staff. You cut through tons of red tape for us, and we owe Read More
NJ-04: Stephanie steps in Schmid
By Art Gallagher _ Stephanie Schmid, the presumptive Democrat nominee in NJ-4, committed an extreme unforced error in her reaction to the news that Congressman Chris Smith’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 was unanimously passed by Read More
Chris Smith banned from China
TRENTON, N.J. – Rep. Chris Smith, (R, N.J.-04) – along with U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Ted Cruz (R-Florida) – has been barred from entry into China. The move is a retaliatory action by the Chinese government for Smith’s Read More
China threatens Congressman Chris Smith with “pain”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – China has had enough of Rep. Chris Smith (R, NJ-04). This past week, a publication tied to the Chinese government issued an ominous diatribe against Smith, even threatening the long-time Congressman and China critic with “pain.” – Read More
Smith’s bill would allow Americans to sue China for COVID-19 related losses | Gallagher
By Art Gallagher _ Legislation introduced by Congressmen Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Ron Wright (R-TX) on Friday would strip China and other countries of their sovereign immunity if they intentionally made misrepresentations regarding the coronavirus, thereby allowing U.S. citizens, businesses Read More
Congressman Chris Smith finds 41.3 million medical-grade gloves
FREEHOLD, N.J. – Gloves are a precious resource for medical staff in COVID-19 hot spots. On Thursday, Rep. Chris Smith (R, NJ-04) scored a major logistics victory for the nationwide pandemic effort, announcing that he secured 41.3 million medical-grade gloves Read More
Smith applauds Trump’s emergency declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Smith (R, NJ-4) said “stopping the coronavirus must be our highest priority—no matter the cost” on Friday after President Trump declared a national emergency and released $50 billion for state and local governments struggling to Read More
Congressman Chris Smith has raised $730K for his reelection bid
By Art Gallagher _ Congressman Chris Smith has raised $729,885 for his reelection bid in the 4th congressional district of New Jersey, according to a report at NewJerseyGlobe. Smith had $514,816 cash on hand as of December 31. – Smith has a Read More