.Rep. Adam Smith and I introduced the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act to do just that: kick the hedge funds out of our housing market.

Houses in our communities should be homes for families, not profit centers for hedge funds.

The Child Tax Credit dramatically decreased child poverty and gave families more financial freedom.

Families used the money to pay for food, housing, child care, and other basic essentials.

We must permanently expand the #ChildTaxCredit for America's working families.

'The high cost of housing was one of the biggest drivers of inflation last month'

Combatting the housing affordability crisis is essential to building a stronger, fairer economy.

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1 in 8 households in Washington’s Ninth district have benefitted from the Affordable Connectivity Program, but the program runs out of funding this month.

I'm joining my New Democrat Coalition (NDC) colleagues to call for an extension of this program.

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Chag Sameach and happy #Passover to those who are celebrating all over the world!

DEADLINE EXTENDED to drop off your artwork for the Congressional Art Competition! Bring your artwork to our district office in Renton by 5pm PT on April 24th!
Read more about rules and eligibility here: adamsmith.house.gov/services/stude…

This #EarthDay , let’s celebrate the #CleanEnergy progress we’ve made over the last four years with the Biden-Harris Administration.

Pollution does not impact all communities equally. As we embark on a bold clean energy future, we must take steps to advance environmental justice.

Thank you, Congressman Smith!

.Bellevue, Washington is launching the Digital Equity for Affordable Housing Initiative to provide free high-speed internet to 600 affordable housing units in Bellevue.

I helped secure $500,000 in federal funding to support this project and help close the digital divide in our region.

We can do more to level the playing field so that everyone has a solid foundation to build a good life.

I will continue to work to create equal economic opportunity – whether it’s supporting job training, lowering the cost of housing, or bringing down health care costs.

Calling all high school artists from #WA09 ! My office is accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

Submissions are due by April 22nd - please visit my website for more information: adamsmith.house.gov/services/stude…

My staff and I can assist you with your search for funding from the federal government. We know there’s a lot of information out there, so we do our best to compile useful information on our website and in our grants newsletter. adamsmith.house.gov/services/grant…

'I want to focus on one argument of the sponsor of this amendment who is saying if we pass this bill, we are advocating the killing of Ukrainians. That is a uniquely demented way of looking at this war.'

Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith speaking in opposition of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸's amdt.

Today, the House finally passed crucially needed aid for our allies abroad, including Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Passage of this legislation is an investment in democracy and freedom across the globe.
The Senate must not delay in sending this funding to the President's desk.

Let’s protect social security and make billionaires pay their fair share.

NEW: House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith and Chairman Mike Rogers released a statement in support of the national security supplemental.

Read it here: democrats-armedservices.house.gov/2024/4/smith-r…

We should support pathways to success that involve career and technical education -- not just four-year degrees.

I'll keep working to pass legislation to strengthen and expand these opportunities.

I'm proud to have secured $500,000 for Sound Transit - 🚆 🚈 🚍's South Renton Transit Center.

This federal funding will go towards the construction of a new transit center that will provide fast and frequent transit services connecting people to school, work, and services in our region.