Adam Smith

Congressman Adam Smith, D-Wash., represents Washington’s 9th congressional district, serving parts of King and Pierce counties including Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma. As a senior member of Democratic leadership in the House, Congressman Smith also serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

Afghanistan withdrawal remains the correct choice one year later

OPINION August 26, 2022

Afghanistan withdrawal remains the correct choice one year later

Afghanistan withdrawal is still the correct choice a year later. America learned, after 20 years, that we couldn't change Afghanistan using military power.

Climate change is here and Congress must act now to create a cleaner, healthier world

OPINION July 20, 2022

Climate change is here and Congress must act now to create a cleaner, healthier world

Climate change is already a threat today with heat waves and other natural disasters. Congress must act now if we want to live in a cleaner healthier world.