Rep. Christopher Smith
Republican • 4th District, New Jersey • 16th Term • Sworn In 1981
- 29 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 37 of 440) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 144 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 156 of 440) 3 Made Into Law (Ranks 274 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Justin Amash
- Rep. Dennis Kucinich
- Votes with party 85%
- Abstains: 2%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.4344 - International Commission on Missing Persons Assistance Act of 2012Introduced May 07, 2012 56 Views
To authorize the Secretary of State to assist the International Commission on Missing Persons to establish a permanent and international legal...
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H.Res.610Introduced May 07, 2012 16 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should continue to press Russian authoritie...
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H.Con.Res.109Introduced May 07, 2012 10 Views
Expressing the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China should not repatriate the North Korean refugees detained in China, subjec...
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H.R.4221 - Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012Introduced Apr 26, 2012 38 Views
To create jobs in the United States by increasing United States exports to Africa by at least 200 percent in real dollar value within 10 years...
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H.Res.571House Passed Mar 06, 2012 7 Views
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from the State of N...
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H.R.3605 - Global Online Freedom Act of 2011Introduced Mar 27, 2012 28 Views
To prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and su...
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H.R.3589 - Business Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery ActIntroduced Feb 03, 2012 9 Views
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3253 - International Megan's Law of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 10 Views
To protect children from sexual exploitation by mandating reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other registered sex offend...
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H.R.2979 - Natural Disaster Emergency Mortgage Relief Act of 2011Introduced Oct 04, 2011 16 Views
To defer mortgage payment due dates and to prohibit creditors from imposing late fees, increasing interest rates, or submitting adverse credit...
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H.R.2830 - Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 23 Views
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2700 - Global Autism Assistance Act of 2011Introduced Oct 25, 2011 14 Views
To establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2557Introduced Jul 15, 2011 4 Views
To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.
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H.R.2524 - Microenterprise Empowerment and Job Creation Act of 2011Introduced Jul 13, 2011 10 Views
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to improve access to microenterprise by the very poor, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2404 - Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2011Introduced Oct 25, 2011 18 Views
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and center...
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H.R.2121 - China Democracy Promotion Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 22 Views
To deny the entry into the United States of certain members of the senior leadership of the Government of the People's Republic of China and i...
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H.R.2007 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011Introduced Jun 03, 2011 19 Views
To establish programs to provide services to individuals with autism and the families of such individuals, and to increase public education an...
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H.R.2006 - National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative Act of 2011Introduced Jun 03, 2011 14 Views
To establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2005 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011Bill Is Law Sep 30, 2011 22 Views
To reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006.
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H.R.1940 - International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2011Introduced Mar 27, 2012 17 Views
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United S...
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H.R.1897 - Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2011Introduced May 23, 2011 19 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer's disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for ...
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H.R.1678 - Nicole's LawIntroduced Jun 01, 2011 11 Views
Nicole's Law
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H.R.1656 - Urban Medicare-Dependent Hospitals Preservation Act of 2011Introduced Apr 19, 2011 13 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals.
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H.R.1410 - Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2011Introduced Mar 07, 2012 18 Views
To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
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H.R.1436Introduced Apr 15, 2011 2 Views
To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State ...
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H.R.1435Introduced Apr 07, 2011 3 Views
To amend chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code, to include disclosures made by Department of Defense contract employees to their immedia...
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H.R.1389 - Global Online Freedom Act of 2011Introduced May 13, 2011 66 Views
To prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and su...
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H.Res.164Introduced Mar 29, 2011 4 Views
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan upon the assassination of Shahbaz...
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H.R.515 - Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011Bill Is Law Jan 03, 2012 20 Views
To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004.
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H.R.3 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion ActHouse Passed May 09, 2011 563 Views
To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes.
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.5731Introduced May 18, 2012 149 Views
To prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and to ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology.
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H.R.5646 - Homeland Security Respect for Life ActIntroduced May 18, 2012 70 Views
To prohibit funds appropriated for the Department of Homeland Security from being used to pay for an abortion, and for other purposes.
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H.R.4971 - Stop Abortion Funding in Multi-state Exchange Plans ActIntroduced Apr 27, 2012 66 Views
To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that the coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plan...
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H.R.5303 - Palestinian Peace Promotion and Anti-Incitement ActIntroduced Apr 27, 2012 28 Views
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to the Palestinian Authority.
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H.Con.Res.120Introduced Apr 26, 2012 23 Views
Supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to ...
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H.R.4405 - Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012Introduced Apr 19, 2012 91 Views
To impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, and for other gross violations of human rig...
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H.R.4350 - Safe Skies Act of 2012Introduced Apr 16, 2012 22 Views
To ensure that certain flight, duty, and rest requirements apply to all-cargo air operations, and for other purposes.
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H.Con.Res.115Introduced May 07, 2012 44 Views
Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
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H.Res.601Introduced Mar 30, 2012 23 Views
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
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H.R.4259 - End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act of 2012Introduced May 07, 2012 24 Views
To prevent human trafficking in government contracting.
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H.R.4240 - Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korea Human Rights Reauthorizatio...House Passed May 16, 2012 107 Views
To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
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H.R.4229 - Iron Dome Support ActIntroduced Mar 21, 2012 32 Views
To authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
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H.Res.583Introduced May 07, 2012 22 Views
Expressing support for robust efforts by the United States to see Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, and his top commander...
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H.R.4169 - Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012Introduced May 07, 2012 36 Views
To require the development of a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan, to create incentives for governments a...
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H.Res.576Introduced May 07, 2012 9 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China has violated internationally recogn...
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H.R.4133 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012House Passed May 10, 2012 203 Views
To express the sense of Congress regarding the United States-Israel strategic relationship, to direct the President to submit to Congress repo...
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H.Res.568House Passed May 17, 2012 241 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear we...
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H.R.4077 - Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012Introduced May 07, 2012 27 Views
To authorize the Secretary of State to pay a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals w...
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H.Res.556House Passed Mar 01, 2012 29 Views
Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
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H.R.4069Introduced Feb 23, 2012 37 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Shakeel Afridi.
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H.R.3895 - Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012Introduced Feb 03, 2012 16 Views
To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify that all veterans programs are exempt from sequestration.
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H.R.3891 - SPRINT ActIntroduced Feb 02, 2012 20 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to speed American innovation in research and drug development for the leading causes of death that are ...
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H.Res.528Introduced Feb 23, 2012 14 Views
Honoring the service and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
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H.Res.523Introduced Feb 01, 2012 8 Views
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
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H.R.3803 - District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActIntroduced May 17, 2012 45 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3798 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012Introduced Feb 08, 2012 76 Views
To provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3805 - Ultrasound Informed Consent ActIntroduced Jan 23, 2012 26 Views
To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to ...
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H.R.3783 - Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012Introduced Mar 07, 2012 28 Views
To provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purpo...
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H.Res.506Introduced Feb 03, 2012 7 Views
Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without conditi...
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H.R.3709 - War Powers Reform ActIntroduced Dec 16, 2011 9 Views
To amend the War Powers Resolution to limit the use of funds for introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3668 - Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Mar 28, 2012 22 Views
To prevent trafficking in counterfeit drugs.
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H.Res.490Introduced Dec 12, 2011 73 Views
Expressing no confidence in the Attorney General of the United States.
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H.R.3590 - Indonesian Family Refugee Protection ActIntroduced Jan 06, 2012 66 Views
To allow certain Indonesian citizens to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims.
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H.R.3541 - Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012House Defeats May 31, 2012 549 Views
To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3489 - White House Conference on Autism Act of 2011Introduced Nov 18, 2011 21 Views
To require the President to call a White House Conference on Autism.
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H.R.3423 - Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2011Introduced Nov 18, 2011 45 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of ...
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H.R.3227Introduced Oct 18, 2011 2 Views
To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of ...
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H.R.3130 - Heartbeat Informed Consent ActIntroduced Oct 07, 2011 32 Views
To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and an opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to r...
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H.R.3067 - Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2011Introduced Sep 26, 2011 27 Views
To provide for the establishment of a Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer.
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H.R.2982 - Human Trafficking Reporting ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2011 10 Views
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include human trafficking as a part 1 violent crime for purposes of the Edw...
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H.R.3001 - Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration ActHouse Passed Apr 17, 2012 49 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.
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H.R.2969 - Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011Introduced Sep 26, 2011 25 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney tran...
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H.R.2966 - American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Oct 04, 2011 26 Views
To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or d...
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H.R.2951 - Patients First Act of 2011Introduced Sep 20, 2011 7 Views
To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2899 - Chinese Media Reciprocity Act of 2011Introduced Sep 23, 2011 12 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure open and free journalism access in the People's Republic of China by establishing a rec...
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H.R.2896Introduced Oct 03, 2011 6 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey City, New Jersey, as the "...
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H.R.2866 - Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2011Introduced Sep 08, 2011 14 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax incentive for the installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property.
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H.R.2867 - United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011Bill Is Law Dec 23, 2011 22 Views
To reauthorize the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2865 - 9/11 Memorial Cross National Monument Establishment Act of 2011Introduced Sep 12, 2011 9 Views
To establish the 9/11 Memorial Cross located at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York as a national monument, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2829 - United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011Introduced Dec 08, 2011 295 Views
To promote transparency, accountability, and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes.
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U.S. Congress - Rep. Chris Smith, New Jersey (R)

