🚨 @adamsmith.house.gov & I want to remind YOU: In Jan 2027 MORE cruel cuts from '1 Big Beautiful Bill' begin: States must contribute to SNAP, cutting the program by BILLIONS. Medicaid is SLASHED by $1T & most people MUST re-certify 2x a year! The GOP are REPEALING healthcare & making US hungrier. 😡

Yet another horrific health care decision by the Trump administration. Almost 25 million Americans will be rolled off Medicare Part D plans, jeopardizing the prescription drug access for seniors across the country. This program is needed to support beneficiaries and keep them healthy.

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.

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Happy 236th birthday to United States Coast Guard! Thank you to our servicemembers who have dedicated themselves to protecting our nation’s waters and leading in emergency response.

The federal government granted my request in full for an emergency declaration to help cities, counties, the state and tribes fight our record setting wildfires, with the exception of debris removal. We have support for emergency shelters, food and water, search and rescue. Read more here:

I joined my Washington state colleagues in requesting an expedited emergency declaration following the wildfires in Spokane and throughout Eastern Washington.

Gas is at $4.10 a gallon across the country. Energy prices are soaring as we reach the warmest months of the year. Grocery prices tick upward as tariffs impact costs at check out. There’s a solution to bring down expenses for American families – end the war with Iran.

War and Tariffs Threaten a Resilient U.S. Economy Again

As renewed fighting with Iran sends oil and gas prices soaring, President Trump has imposed new global tariffs that could push up prices further.

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Join us on Wednesday, August 5 at 12 p.m. for a Student Financial Aid Webinar. Participants will hear from an experienced panel on navigating financial aid for higher education, including guests from Washington State Opportunity Scholarship and Washington Student Achievement Council.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cost of Living Series: Student Financial Aid Webinar . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

The Office of Congressman Adam Smith is hosting a Student Financial Aid Webinar to connect young people with financial aid resources to access post-secondary education opportunities. Presenters includ...

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My thoughts are with everyone in Spokane and across Eastern Washington affected by this weekend's wildfires. Thank you to the firefighters, first responders, and National Guard members working around the clock to contain the flames and help the roughly 60,000 residents who evacuated.

Here’s the truth—the war with Iran is bringing costs up, especially at the pump. President Trump needs to end the fighting to bring economic relief to Americans across this country.

Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading

U.S. stock indexes barely budged after oil prices climbed another 3%. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% Wednesday after swinging between modest losses and gains.

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Improving zoning processes in our community will help bring down the cost of housing while increasing construction of new homes. I’ve introduced the PHAZE Act to cut through bureaucratic red tape that slows down housing construction. Zoning processes matter in our community.

Seattle's history shows why zoning appeal process matters | Op-Ed

I am defending one of the few affordable ways ordinary residents can hold the city accountable before land use decisions become law — SEPA appeals.

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For decades, we've asked working families to play by one set of rules while the wealthiest Americans play by another. It's time we started simplifying the tax code around one basic principle: a dollar earned is a dollar taxed, no matter who earns it or how.

In just his first year back in office, President Trump raked in $2.24 billion in revenue, with more than half of that money coming from crypto deals.

How Trump Is Getting Richer in Office

See how President Trump and his family’s business empire has transformed from his first term.

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On the 73rd anniversary of the Small Business Administration, let this be a reminder to shop small and support local stores. The Ninth District’s economy is built from small businesses, so check out some nearby shops to support entrepreneurs in our area.

Medicare and Medicaid have been critical to American health care for 61 years now, yet this administration continues to slash access to these essential programs Because of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, 250,000+ Washingtonians will be losing health care coverage.

Yesterday, a gunman opened fire at the Seattle Center, taking the lives of three people and injuring many others. My thoughts are with the victims, their loves ones, and all those affected. I am deeply saddened that our community has been impacted by this senseless violence.

Last week, I introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act alongside Congressman Krishnamoorthi. This bill removes barriers that prevent qualified healthcare professionals from working outside their field, putting their talents to work.

Last week, two individuals were fatally shot by ICE. ICE must be restructured with clear guardrails and real accountability to keep our communities safe. The current approach to immigration enforcement is only sowing fear, violence, and chaos.

Our nation’s minimum wage has not been increased since 2009—remaining stagnant at $7.25. In the years since, the cost of living has risen dramatically—from housing and groceries to gas, childcare, and higher education.

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov released the following statement after voting no on the House defense bill, which includes a staggering $1.6 trillion price tag and toxic and highly partisan amendments.

The war in Iran has been an utter disaster and is getting worse every day.

It’s hard to buy a house, but greedy corporate investors are continuing to add more barriers between you and your home. I’m fighting back. Here’s how:

Reps. Smith, Khanna, Sánchez, and Williams Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEReps. Smith, Khanna, Sánchez, and Williams Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act New legislation would permanently drive hedge funds out of the single-family ho...

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We are witnessing a fascist takeover of this country.

This statistic speaks for itself: Two-thirds of Americans find groceries unaffordable. On top of rising energy and gasoline costs, people across the country are struggling to make ends meet while the President would rather use taxpayer dollars to fund a war of choice with Iran.

Two-thirds of Americans find groceries unaffordable, Post-Ipsos poll finds

A new Washington Post poll found that more Americans are feeling worse about the price of groceries than they were before the war with Iran began.

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The FY27 NDAA is critically important legislation that includes some key Democratic priorities. The problem begins with the $1.6 trillion price tag... - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/LxSaJ7ZUBdg

We stumbled into a conflict in the dumbest way imaginable in the history of the United States of America.

We are cutting important programs to fund a $1.6 trillion defense budget. The math doesn't add up.

We had a fair process & robust debate of the FY27NDAA in Committee. That is not the case on the House floor today. No Democratic amdts on controversial issues, like the $1.6 trillion price tag or Trump's Iran war, are being allowed. - HASC Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/un6dkjcbKyA

President Trump is unhinged and disconnected from reality.

I hosted our 3rd Kent Valley Space Industry Roundtable with local experts in the region. The advanced manufacturing and aerospace business has grown the economy throughout King County, so I appreciate those from Juno Propulsion, Stoke Space, Space NW, and Starfish Space for joining the conversation.

We are witnessing a fascist takeover of this country.