Christopher H. Smith
Representative · NJ-4 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1981
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Representative · NJ-4 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1981
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
230 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 8476 · No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Aug 20, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 660.
H.R. 8326 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 8.
H.R. 7902 · Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1082 · Recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and reaffirming the interest of the United States of America in the democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7718 · Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7651 · Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
H.R. 7622 · Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7540 · United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7459 · Coastal Trust Fund Act
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Water Resources Development
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.Res. 1043 · Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "American Heart Month".
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7438 · PETSAFE Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.
H.R. 7417 · Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7371 · No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7361 · No Tax on Restored Benefits Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7352 · PASTEUR Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7286 · To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion.
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1022 · Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 7175 · Frank Siller Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7153 · Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.