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  • SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H
Experience: House: District 4, 1981-Present
Home State: New Jersey
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $392,970Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Christopher 'Chris' H. Smith
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Marie; 4 Children
    Birth Date: 03/04/1953
    Birth Place: Rahway, NJ
    Home City: Robbinsville, NJ
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    BA, Business Administration, The College of New Jersey, 1975

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 1980-present
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1978

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Chair
    Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 9/11 Health Caucus, present
    Co-Chair/Founder, Alzheimer's Caucus, present
    Member, Animal Welfare Caucus, present
    Founder/Co-Chair, Autism Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Bosnia, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Combating Anti-Semitism, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Human Trafficking, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, present
    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption, present
    Member, Congressional Coastal Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Guard and Reserve Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition, present
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Poland Caucus, present
    Founder/Co-Chair, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus, present
    Member, Delaware River Basin Task Force, present
    Member, House Air Force Caucus, present
    Member, House Army Caucus, present
    Member, House Oceans Caucus, present
    Member, Rail Passenger Caucus, present
    Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Coalition on Autism Research and Education
    Former Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Uganda
    Former Member, Congressional-Executive Commission on China
    Former Co-Chair, Spina Bifida Caucus
    Former Executive Member, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
    Chair, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, 2011-2012

Professional Experience

    Manager, Sporting Goods Wholesale Business, 1975-1976

Additional Information

Awards:

    Veterans of Foreign Wars 2015 Legislator of the Year
    Boat People SOS Vietnamese Human Rights Award
    2015 Healey International Relief Foundation Humanitarian Impact Award in Healthcare
    2015 Citizen Power Award - Initiatives for China/Citizen Power for China
    2015 Leadership Award from the Center for Jewish Life
    National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award, 113th Congress
    2014 Honorary Trenton Firefighters Award for helping save jobs of firefighters
    The Coptic Solidarity 2014 Leadership Award for "work on behalf of the Copts and People of Egypt"
    The 2012 Defender Award. Presented by China Aid Association "for defending religious freedom and the rule of law."
    The 2012 Easter Seals Advocacy Award for "exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or special needs."
    Smith was selected for helping transform the landscape for people with disabilities and for leading the effort maintain the essential research and services work in 2012.
    Easter Seals said that thanks to the tenacity of Smith, his Combating Autism Act enacted in 2011 will support research and services through 2014.
    Refugees International's 2012 Congressional Leadership Award. Presented by Sam Waterston in recognition his leadership of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights and his support of issues that have critical impacts on refugees and displaced people.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" award. Presented in 2012 recognition of his accomplishments and support for "pro-jobs, pro-growth policies" in the first session of the 112th Congress.
    National PACE Association (NPA)NPA Public Service Award 2012. Given in recognition of his leadership in helping protect Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as an option for New Jersey seniors. Cong. Smith helped launch the first Medicare-sponsored PACE in New Jersey.
    The Humane Society of the United States Humane Champion Award. Presented in 2012 for his leadership on animal protection legislation in 2011.
    "Defender of Children," 2012. Awarded for his support of policies that advance the well-being of children, given to 50 Members of the 540 Members of Congress (House, Senate, Delegates from territories) by the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan child advocacy group.
    2011 leadership award by Flax Trust-America. Given by the the American branch of the Flax Trust Mission in Belfast, for his leadership efforts, legislative accomplishments and other initiatives in promoting peace and justice iin Northern Ireland.
    2011 Distinguished Community Health Advocate. Presented in Ocean County, N.J. by the National Assn. of Comm unity Health Centers for preserving access to quality health care for medically-underserved Americans.
    2011 Global Forum Leadership Award. Presented by The American Jewish Committee for his work on anti-Semitism and other humanitarian issues
    2011 Man of Distinction Award. Recognized by the Monmouth County Jewish Federation for work on anti-Semitism, human trafficking, child abduction and other humanitarian issues
    2011 Appreciation Award and Honorary Firefighter's Helmet. Presented for his roll in helping save more than 60 firefighters facing pending lay-offs
    Students for Life of America 2010 Wilberforce Leadership Award
    Award of Gratitude from Falun Dafa Practitioners in New Jersey
    2010 Legislator of the Year, National Association of Private and Special Education Centers
    Award of Recognition from the Allergy & Asthma Network
    The Arc Mercer's 2009 Joey Damiano Community Hero Award
    2009 Humane Society of the United States Legislative Leader Award
    2009 Humanity Award, Prolife World Congress
    Award Recognizing Dedication and Support to Lyme Patients, Lyme Disease Association
    2009 Max Cleland Lifetime Achievement Award from Veterans & Military Families for Progress
    Award of Thanks from Autism Speaks, 2009
    National Association of Community Health Centers 2009 Distinguished Community Health Superhero
    Award of Appreciation from Keep Infants with Down Syndrome, 2009
    Award of Appreciation from the Township of Howell for work on the Evans Case
    2008 Public Policy Award from The Marshall Legacy Institute
    The Good Samaritan Award from Advocates International
    The Presidents Award of the American Association of Blood Banks
    Innocents at Risk Award for Leadership in Fight to Stop Human Trafficking
    The Central and East European Coalition Award
    Leadership in Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam and The World Over
    St. Francis Medical Center "Spirit of St. Francis" Award 2008
    National Breast Cancer Coalition's Certificate of Excellence 2007
    Housing & Community Development Network of NJ Legislator of the Year 2007
    Award of Appreciation from New Jersey's Homeless Individuals and Families, 2007
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award 2007
    American Ireland Fund's Distinguished Leadership Award 2007
    Commander's Cross of Merit from the Republic of Hungary
    Humane Society of United States' Humane Champion Award 2007
    Life Issues Institute President's Award 2007
    Family Research Council's "True Blue" Award 2007
    American Jewish Committee's Soviet Jewry Liberty Award
    Leon H. Sullivan Award of 2007
    Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Award: Circle of Honor Award of 2007
    Korean American Voters' Council's Human Rights Award of 2007
    NJ Water Association's President's Award of 2007
    "Srebrenica 1995" Award, 2007
    Trenton Diocese's St. Thomas More Award, 2007
    Knights of Columbus Respect Life Award, 2007
    Society of Ethiopians Established in Diaspora (SEED) Special Recognition Award, 2007
    Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore's Commodore John Barry Award, 2007
    Alzheimer's Association of America's Chairman's Leadership Award, 2006
    Irish American Unity Conference Paul O'Dwyer Award, 2006
    Autism Society of America Congressional Hero Award
    Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year
    New Jersey VFW Legislator of the Year
    Vitae Caring Award—2005
    New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Pony Express Federal Leadership Award
    Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean MacBride Human Rights Award
    National Mental Health Association Legislator of the Year
    Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award
    Jewish War Veterans Legislator of the Year
    New Jersey Broadcasters Association 2002 Award
    AmVETS Silver Helmet Award
    Proudly Pro Life Award -- National Right to Life Committee Educational Trust Fund – 1996
    N.J. State Postal Workers Leader of the Year for service during anthrax crisis
    American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award
    Humanitarian of the Year Award from Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton
    Order of the Purple Heart Legislator of the Year
    National Association of Community Health Centers Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
    Vietnam Veterans of America 2003 Legislator of the Year Award
    American Hungarian Federation Alexander Boloni Farkas Award
    Retired Enlisted Association Award of Excellence
    Spina Bifida Association of the Tri State Region Spirit of Life Award
    Irish American Unity Conference Patrick Finucane Award
    New Jersey Primary Care Association Community Health"Super Hero"
    October 19, 2002 declared "Congressman Chris Smith Day" in Brick for work on behalf of people with autism
    Award of Merit from the Military Coalition
    United Parcel Service (UPS) recognition for consistent support.
    Spina Bifida Association of America "Congressional Champion"
    Diocese of Trenton's Bishop John C. Reiss Respect Life Award – 1990
    Honored by New Jersey Association of Realtors for work helping veterans
    Friends of Navy Lakehurst's Capt. Frank Taylor Evans Outstanding Achievement Award
    National Association of State Approving Agencies Award
    Northwest Pregnancy Center and Maternity Home Friend for Life Award
    Naval Civilian Managers Association
    2001 New Jersey State Hibernian Humanitarian Award
    National Association for Homeless Veterans Legislative Leadership Award
    Values Action Team 2003 Award
    Trenton Vets Center Distinguished Service Award
    Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Council Outstanding Service Award
    Vietnamese American Community for work fighting for religious freedom and human rights in Vietnam
    Diocese of Metuchen's Diocesan Pro Vita Award – 1998
    County Veterans Services Officers Award
    Blinded American Veterans Foundation George "Buck" Gillispie Award for helping sensory disabled veterans
    Honored by the New Jersey General Assembly for being elected Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee
    Immigration and Refugee Services of America (IRSA) Ivan Veit Award for service and commitment to refugees and immigrants.
    Honored by the Vietnam Combat Veterans Coalition for dedicated service to POWs and MIAs.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award (Multiple Congresses)
    William Wilberforce Award for combating social injustice
    American Legion Department Commanders' Appreciation Award
    Scleroderma Foundation "Man of the Year"
    Sierra Club Clean Air Champion
    National Association of State Veterans Homes Distinguished Service Award
    National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business
    Disabled American Veterans Outstanding Service Award
    National EMS recognition for support of EMS systems.
    New Jersey Catholic War Veterans Patriot Award
    National Right to Life Committee for outstanding contribution to the defense of life
    Irishman of the Year -- the Ocean County Emerald Society
    National Committee of Adoption Friend of Adoption Award
    Cancer Institute of N.J. Cancer Advocacy Award
    VFW Post 3525 Award
    2001Courage in the Marketplace Award – Legatus
    American Ambulance Association Legislative Recognition Award
    Peace Corps Leader for Peace Award
    New Jersey Association of Counties
    Plumsted Township Recognition for his work on the BOMARC cleanup project
    American Security Council Eagle of Freedom Award
    2001 Defender of Life Award -- Pro Life Union of Southeast Pennsylvania
    Legislator of the Year -- International Chiropractors Association
    Anchor House Child Advocate Award
    "Share the Vision" Award from the Lyme Research Foundation
    Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community Award
    Religious Alliance Against Pornography Award
    2001 Inspiration Award from the Year United Catholic Music Video Association (UCMVA)
    Deborah Heart Foundation Humanitarian of the Year
    Citizen of the Year -- the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
    Recognition by St. Cecelia's Parish, Iselin, N.J.
    Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Park Conservation Association
    Courage to Lead Award from the International Chiropractors Association
    Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus
    NJARSVRD Award (Senior Citizen Volunteer Retirement Programs)
    Non-Commissioned Officers Association 2002 L. Mendel Rivers Award
    Man of the Year Award from B'Nai Brith Judean Unit 1351
    Citizens for a Sound Economy Jefferson Award
    Christian Coalition Friend of the Family Award
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Support
7. Make voter registration easier
Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
No Opinion
14. Expand ObamaCare
No Opinion
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Support
Total: 627
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
09/12/2016 H.Res.861 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. 09/12/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/09/2016 H.R.5961 Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2016 09/09/2016 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
07/15/2016 H.R.5774 Equity for Disaster Victims Act of 2016 07/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.Res.821 Urging the Government of Gabon to respect democratic principles during the August 2016 presidential elections. 07/14/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.1567 Global Food Security Act of 2016 07/14/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
03/15/2016 H.Con.Res.121 Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed. 03/15/2016 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
02/11/2016 H.R.4548 To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to clarify that employees of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China are to be treated as covered employees for purposes of such Act. 02/11/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
12/16/2015 H.R.4264 Azerbaijan Democracy Act of 2015 12/16/2015 Referred to House Financial Services  (All Actions)
02/08/2016 H.R.515 International Megan's Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders 02/08/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-119. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
01/07/2016 H.R.1797 End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act 01/07/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
12/18/2015 H.R.2820 Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015 12/18/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-104. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
11/23/2015 H.R.3596 Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015 11/23/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
11/03/2015 H.Res.354 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the safety and security of Jewish communities in Europe. 11/03/2015 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 585).  (All Actions)
10/05/2015 H.R.3515 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2015 10/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
09/18/2015 H.R.3243 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify waiver authority regarding programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE programs). 09/18/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
08/20/2015 H.R.2621 China Human Rights Protection Act of 2015 08/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.  (All Actions)
07/16/2015 H.R.3066 Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2015 07/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
07/08/2015 H.Res.310 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica. 07/08/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
06/26/2015 H.R.2870 Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2015 06/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
06/16/2015 H.R.2790 Joint Base Pay Parity Act 06/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
Total: 6305
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/18/2017 H.R.2537 To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.Res.311 Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
05/18/2017 H.Res.274 Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
05/18/2017 H.Res.259 Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
05/18/2017 H.R.1918 Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.239 Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.672 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.1500 Robert Emmet Park Act of 2017
04/28/2017 H.R.2232 Promoting Equality and Accountability at the United Nations Act of 2017
04/26/2017 H.R.1865 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017
04/25/2017 H.Res.187 Relating to efforts to respond to the famine in South Sudan. Passed Yea
04/13/2017 H.J.Res.43 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients. Passed Aye
04/12/2017 H.R.1796 Lift the Relocation Burden from Military Spouses Act
04/06/2017 H.R.2019 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain abortions from the definition of qualified medical expenses for purposes of distributions from health savings accounts.
04/06/2017 H.R.2016 CPI for Seniors Act of 2017
04/05/2017 H.R.299 Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017
04/04/2017 H.R.1897 ABLE Financial Planning Act
04/04/2017 H.R.1896 ABLE to Work Act of 2017
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