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)
62 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
H.R. 10897 · To enhance passenger and driver safety on transportation network company platforms through enhanced digital verification systems, to implement driver verification protocols to prevent unauthorized drivers from fraudulently using TNC driver accounts, to prevent physical and sexual assault on TNC platforms, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 22, 2026
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.Res. 1584 · Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 10461 · Somaliland Travel and Investment Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 10406 · Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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. 10346 · Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8.
H.R. 10176 · No PRC Seafood in Congress Act
Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9893 · Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1400 · Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.R. 9531 · Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation’s Heroes Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1382 · Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9202 · Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9085 · Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1279 · Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".
Introduced May 13, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1259 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Introduced May 7, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1188 · Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8354 · Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 7807 · Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7482 · LymeX Authorization Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7457 · Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.R. 7055 · Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. 6930 · Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act
Introduced Dec 23, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 6765 · Safe Passages Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Nov 12, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Nov 13, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.Res. 860 · Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria's engagement in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.
Introduced Nov 4, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.