Great news for Washington's Ninth District. Today, the House of Representatives passed a package that will deliver $6,316,000 in community project funds back to our community in WA-09. These Community Project Funding investments reflect what our communities are asking for — cleaner water, safer neighborhoods, and more opportunities for young people to succeed. I will continue fighting to ensure federal resources are directed where they can make the greatest local impact.

Today, we celebrate National Public Lands Day, a time to recognize the natural beauty of our nation and protect parks, forests, and waterways throughout the United States. There is free admission to all federal public lands today, so be sure to stop by some of the amazing sites in Washington.

Happy Sukkot to everyone celebrating in WA-09! Chag Sameach to you all.

Last week, House Republicans decided that campaigning is more important than lowering costs for American families, causing them to cancel votes until after Election Day. Hardworking people across the country are spending more on groceries, housing, and energy. Congress should be in D.C. working to better the lives of their constituents.

A new nonpartisan report just confirmed Trump's Iran war has cost roughly $40 billion over the last six months. Republicans in Washington refuse to use your taxpayer dollars to fund important social programs, while instead funneling them to pay for yet another war.

Mark your calendars for this week's edition of The Hill Sunday as @ChrisStirewalt talks all the latest with @RepRickCrawford and @RepAdamSmith. @thehill @NewsNation

.@HASCDemocrats Ranking Member @RepAdamSmith, Military Personnel Subcommittee Ranking Member @RepHoulahan, and members of the @EqualityCaucus and @VetAffairsDems are demanding answers and action from Defense Secretary Hegseth following press reports that some trans service members ousted by Trump's cruel trans ban haven't received the separation pay they were promised.

Trump aspires to be Kim Jong Un or President Xi or Putin to lead a country where he's the absolute dictator.

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Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, warns the Iran war is “pushing our service members to the brink” after the Navy secretary reveals eight sailors from the Lincoln strike group attempted suicide.

There’s one month left to apply for a military academy nomination! If you or a loved one is interested in admission to a service academy, please visit adamsmith.house.gov/services… for more information and apply before October 23.

Our members are demanding answers from Defense Sec. Hegseth over recent reporting that some of the trans servicemembers ousted by Trump's cruel trans troop ban haven't received the separation pay the DoD promised them. Read the full letter at the link in our bio.

Too many students are being priced out of higher education or graduating high school without a clear path to a career. Last year, I introduced two bills to expand opportunities for students to access affordable higher education, gain in-demand skills, and build stronger pathways into the workforce. Together, these bills invest in students, strengthen our workforce, and help more families achieve economic stability.

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China and the U.S. are driving the conversation about AI, and it's important that President Trump and President Xi discuss controlling it in a better, more intelligent way during today's summit.

There are multiple concerns about AI.

This administration continues to illegally try to infringe on Washington State's constitutional right to run their own elections. Washington will continue to push back against accessing private voter data and ensure election security throughout our state.

Wilber Garces Perez was shot in the back by an ICE agent in Austin. Now he's in detention with the bullet still in his body. Today, 100+ Members of Congress are demanding that ICE get him medical care, stop trying to deport a key witness, and immediately release the video footage.

A year ago today, I was proud to introduce the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act alongside @RepDonBacon, @maziehirono, and @SenatorCollins. This legislation would grant citizenship to international adoptees who were legally adopted in our country as children, but lack citizenship due to a legal loophole. Thousands of people who were adopted into loving American families live in limbo through no fault of their own. I’m working to close this gap, keep families together, and grant citizenship to adoptees who deserve the same rights as any other citizen.

Now is the time for the two most powerful nations to help guide us towards a more peaceful world.

President Trump continues to trample on the United States Constitution, throwing the First Amendment out the window by limiting the role the free press plays in our democracy. Not only has he barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House grounds, but he did so while also moving forward with the introduction of his own television channel. This crooked, backwards administration is looking to manipulate facts and mislead the American public. This is yet another step towards the unlawful takeover of our representative democracy, with President Trump at the helm. thehill.com/homenews/adminis…