Rep. Chris Smith Mourns the Passing of Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today issued a statement on the passing of Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. of Newark, expressing his condolences and honoring Payne's legacy.Smith described Payne as a dedicated public servant who followed in his father's footsteps, working tirelessly to improve the lives of New Jersey families. He highlighted Payne's compassion for those in need, stating, "Donald Payne Jr., like his father before him, was a dedicated public servant who worked to improve the lives of New Jersey families. He was a compassionate legislator who cared deeply for people...
Smith, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Combat Chinese Communist Party's Genocide of Uyghurs
Reps. Chris Smith and Tom Suozzi have introduced the Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act (UGASA) to address the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs by the Chinese Communist Party. Smith emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “This critical legislation will help address the horrific abuses we have seen directed at Uyghurs and other predominantly-Muslim Central Asian people by Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party—from forced labor to the forced harvesting of Uyghur organs.” Suozzi echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need to expand sanctions...
Smith calls on Azerbaijani government to provide Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu with immediate access to medical care
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Global Human Rights Subcommittee, and Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, has urged the government of Azerbaijan to provide Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu with immediate access to medical care. Dr. Ibadoglu, an economist who has been unjustly imprisoned, was recently transferred from prison to house arrest.Smith emphasized the critical need for medical intervention, stating, “This heroic political prisoner suffers from a number of medical conditions, which have been greatly aggravated by the lack of...
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US Congressman Urges Japanese Prime Minister to Return Abducted American Children
Rep. Chris Smith has penned a hand-delivered letter to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, urging him to intervene and facilitate the return of over 500 American children who have been abducted to Japan. Smith's direct appeal comes in the wake of his address to the US Congress last week, where he highlighted the plight of these children and their left-behind parents.Smith's letter to Prime Minister Fumio emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "To date, more than 500 American children have been abducted to Japan by one of their respective parents and remain...
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Funds Will Extend Railroad Ave., Add To Rail Trail In Lacey
On March 14, 2024, Patch Staff writer Veronica Flesher reported on a significant development in Lacey Township, New Jersey. Federal funds amounting to $6 million have been secured to extend Railroad Avenue, with additional benefits for stormwater drainage and enhancement of the Barnegat Branch Rail Trail. The funds were secured by Rep. Chris Smith, who shared further details about the project.Rep. Chris Smith highlighted the importance of the project in easing traffic congestion and enhancing safety for all road users. He emphasized, "During peak travel time, the Route 9...
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Rep. Chris Smith Secures $1.5 Million Federal Funding for Ocean County Wastewater Treatment
Ocean County is slated to receive $1,500,000 in federal funding championed by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) to rehabilitate key mechanical, electrical, and structural systems at the Central Water Pollution Control Facilities (CWPCF) plant in Berkeley Township. The funds were secured through Smith's congressional earmarks and signed into law as part of a negotiated budget.Commissioned in 1978, the CWPCF is a secondary waste treatment facility with a capacity of 32 million gallons per day. One of its primary digesters—a concrete sludge digestion tank with a liquid...
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Rep. Chris Smith Secures $1.6 Million for Seaside Heights Boardwalk Improvements
Rep. Chris Smith, a representative from Manchester, has secured $1,600,000 in federal funding for new boardwalk facilities in Seaside Heights. The funds are aimed at boosting local businesses and accommodating the town's growing economic development. The project will focus on redeveloping the Sandy-demolished Hiering Avenue Bath House with essential amenities for beachgoers.Smith, who personally secured the funds for the project, expressed his satisfaction with the progress, stating, "Over the past decade, Seaside Heights has bounced back with tremendous strength and...
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$1.1M In Federal Funds Coming To Manchester For Police
The Manchester Township Police Department is set to receive an infusion of $1.1 million to bolster its staffing and replace its aging police vehicles."This federal support will enable the Manchester Police Department to continue delivering critical emergency and law enforcement services to a geographically large municipality," said Rep. Chris Smith in announcing the congressional earmark.Because Manchester is home to portions of Naval Air Station Lakehurst, "the town’s police department is required to be prepared for emergency response in support of base activities,"...
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Rep. Chris Smith Secures $6 Million for Lacey Township Roadway Extension
Lacey Township is set to benefit from a $6 million federal funding allocation secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) for a significant extension to Railroad Avenue. The extension aims to alleviate traffic congestion along Route 9 and enhance mobility for residents in the area.Rep. Smith emphasized the necessity of the project, stating, “During peak travel time, the Route 9 corridor in Lacey Township develops heavily, leaving no alternative paths to travel to other parts of the town or its neighboring communities.”Highlighting the broader impact of the extension,...
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Smith Secures $2.25 Million Funding for Ocean County Water Treatment
The Borough of Lakehurst is slated to receive $2,250,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) to upgrade and expand its water treatment plant that provides safe drinking water for Ocean County residents.“Clean, safe drinking water is not a luxury—it’s an essential necessity of everyday life,” said Rep. Smith, who personally secured the funds for the project as one of his congressional earmarks that were signed into law on Saturday as part of a negotiated budget.“This much-needed expansion of the Lakehurst Water Treatment Plant will advance the...
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Rep. Chris Smith Secures Funding for South Toms River Recreation Center Upgrades
Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has successfully secured $750,000 in federal funding for critical upgrades to the heating and cooling system at the municipal recreation center in South Toms River. The funding, signed into law as part of a negotiated budget, will ensure that the center remains operational and continues to support the community.“The South Toms River recreation center is a centerpiece of services, support, and outreach offered to residents in the South Toms River community,” stated Rep. Smith, highlighting the importance of the facility to the local...
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Rep. Chris Smith Secures $1.2 Million for YMCA Camp Renovation
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County in Wall Township is set to receive $1,200,000 in federal funding for a major renovation and revitalization project at its Camp Zehnder program, thanks to the efforts of Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester).The project, championed by Rep. Smith, aims to expand childcare services for low-income and moderate-income working families in the area. Rep. Smith highlighted the importance of the YMCA's childcare facilities during the summer months, providing essential services for families and enabling parents to maintain year-round employment....
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Rep. Smith Secures Funding for Manchester Police Department and Lakehurst Water Treatment Plant
Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has successfully secured federal funding for the Manchester Police Department and the Lakehurst Water Treatment Plant. The Manchester Police Department is set to receive $1,148,000 in federal funds to ensure proper law enforcement staffing levels and replace aging patrol vehicles. Rep. Smith, who orchestrated the funding as part of a negotiated budget, emphasized the importance of these resources for the department's operations.“This federal support will enable the Manchester Police Department to continue delivering critical emergency and...
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