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  • SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H
Experience: House: District 4, 1981-Present
Home State: New Jersey
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $392,970Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Christopher 'Chris' H. Smith
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Marie; 4 Children
    Birth Date: 03/04/1953
    Birth Place: Rahway, NJ
    Home City: Robbinsville, NJ
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    BA, Business Administration, The College of New Jersey, 1975

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 1980-present
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1978

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Chair
    Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 9/11 Health Caucus, present
    Co-Chair/Founder, Alzheimer's Caucus, present
    Member, Animal Welfare Caucus, present
    Founder/Co-Chair, Autism Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Bosnia, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Combating Anti-Semitism, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Human Trafficking, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, present
    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption, present
    Member, Congressional Coastal Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Guard and Reserve Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition, present
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Poland Caucus, present
    Founder/Co-Chair, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus, present
    Member, Delaware River Basin Task Force, present
    Member, House Air Force Caucus, present
    Member, House Army Caucus, present
    Member, House Oceans Caucus, present
    Member, Rail Passenger Caucus, present
    Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Coalition on Autism Research and Education
    Former Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Uganda
    Former Member, Congressional-Executive Commission on China
    Former Co-Chair, Spina Bifida Caucus
    Former Executive Member, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
    Chair, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, 2011-2012

Professional Experience

    Manager, Sporting Goods Wholesale Business, 1975-1976

Additional Information

Awards:

    Veterans of Foreign Wars 2015 Legislator of the Year
    Boat People SOS Vietnamese Human Rights Award
    2015 Healey International Relief Foundation Humanitarian Impact Award in Healthcare
    2015 Citizen Power Award - Initiatives for China/Citizen Power for China
    2015 Leadership Award from the Center for Jewish Life
    National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award, 113th Congress
    2014 Honorary Trenton Firefighters Award for helping save jobs of firefighters
    The Coptic Solidarity 2014 Leadership Award for "work on behalf of the Copts and People of Egypt"
    The 2012 Defender Award. Presented by China Aid Association "for defending religious freedom and the rule of law."
    The 2012 Easter Seals Advocacy Award for "exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or special needs."
    Smith was selected for helping transform the landscape for people with disabilities and for leading the effort maintain the essential research and services work in 2012.
    Easter Seals said that thanks to the tenacity of Smith, his Combating Autism Act enacted in 2011 will support research and services through 2014.
    Refugees International's 2012 Congressional Leadership Award. Presented by Sam Waterston in recognition his leadership of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights and his support of issues that have critical impacts on refugees and displaced people.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" award. Presented in 2012 recognition of his accomplishments and support for "pro-jobs, pro-growth policies" in the first session of the 112th Congress.
    National PACE Association (NPA)NPA Public Service Award 2012. Given in recognition of his leadership in helping protect Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as an option for New Jersey seniors. Cong. Smith helped launch the first Medicare-sponsored PACE in New Jersey.
    The Humane Society of the United States Humane Champion Award. Presented in 2012 for his leadership on animal protection legislation in 2011.
    "Defender of Children," 2012. Awarded for his support of policies that advance the well-being of children, given to 50 Members of the 540 Members of Congress (House, Senate, Delegates from territories) by the First Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan child advocacy group.
    2011 leadership award by Flax Trust-America. Given by the the American branch of the Flax Trust Mission in Belfast, for his leadership efforts, legislative accomplishments and other initiatives in promoting peace and justice iin Northern Ireland.
    2011 Distinguished Community Health Advocate. Presented in Ocean County, N.J. by the National Assn. of Comm unity Health Centers for preserving access to quality health care for medically-underserved Americans.
    2011 Global Forum Leadership Award. Presented by The American Jewish Committee for his work on anti-Semitism and other humanitarian issues
    2011 Man of Distinction Award. Recognized by the Monmouth County Jewish Federation for work on anti-Semitism, human trafficking, child abduction and other humanitarian issues
    2011 Appreciation Award and Honorary Firefighter's Helmet. Presented for his roll in helping save more than 60 firefighters facing pending lay-offs
    Students for Life of America 2010 Wilberforce Leadership Award
    Award of Gratitude from Falun Dafa Practitioners in New Jersey
    2010 Legislator of the Year, National Association of Private and Special Education Centers
    Award of Recognition from the Allergy & Asthma Network
    The Arc Mercer's 2009 Joey Damiano Community Hero Award
    2009 Humane Society of the United States Legislative Leader Award
    2009 Humanity Award, Prolife World Congress
    Award Recognizing Dedication and Support to Lyme Patients, Lyme Disease Association
    2009 Max Cleland Lifetime Achievement Award from Veterans & Military Families for Progress
    Award of Thanks from Autism Speaks, 2009
    National Association of Community Health Centers 2009 Distinguished Community Health Superhero
    Award of Appreciation from Keep Infants with Down Syndrome, 2009
    Award of Appreciation from the Township of Howell for work on the Evans Case
    2008 Public Policy Award from The Marshall Legacy Institute
    The Good Samaritan Award from Advocates International
    The Presidents Award of the American Association of Blood Banks
    Innocents at Risk Award for Leadership in Fight to Stop Human Trafficking
    The Central and East European Coalition Award
    Leadership in Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam and The World Over
    St. Francis Medical Center "Spirit of St. Francis" Award 2008
    National Breast Cancer Coalition's Certificate of Excellence 2007
    Housing & Community Development Network of NJ Legislator of the Year 2007
    Award of Appreciation from New Jersey's Homeless Individuals and Families, 2007
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award 2007
    American Ireland Fund's Distinguished Leadership Award 2007
    Commander's Cross of Merit from the Republic of Hungary
    Humane Society of United States' Humane Champion Award 2007
    Life Issues Institute President's Award 2007
    Family Research Council's "True Blue" Award 2007
    American Jewish Committee's Soviet Jewry Liberty Award
    Leon H. Sullivan Award of 2007
    Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Award: Circle of Honor Award of 2007
    Korean American Voters' Council's Human Rights Award of 2007
    NJ Water Association's President's Award of 2007
    "Srebrenica 1995" Award, 2007
    Trenton Diocese's St. Thomas More Award, 2007
    Knights of Columbus Respect Life Award, 2007
    Society of Ethiopians Established in Diaspora (SEED) Special Recognition Award, 2007
    Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore's Commodore John Barry Award, 2007
    Alzheimer's Association of America's Chairman's Leadership Award, 2006
    Irish American Unity Conference Paul O'Dwyer Award, 2006
    Autism Society of America Congressional Hero Award
    Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year
    New Jersey VFW Legislator of the Year
    Vitae Caring Award—2005
    New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Pony Express Federal Leadership Award
    Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean MacBride Human Rights Award
    National Mental Health Association Legislator of the Year
    Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award
    Jewish War Veterans Legislator of the Year
    New Jersey Broadcasters Association 2002 Award
    AmVETS Silver Helmet Award
    Proudly Pro Life Award -- National Right to Life Committee Educational Trust Fund – 1996
    N.J. State Postal Workers Leader of the Year for service during anthrax crisis
    American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award
    Humanitarian of the Year Award from Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton
    Order of the Purple Heart Legislator of the Year
    National Association of Community Health Centers Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
    Vietnam Veterans of America 2003 Legislator of the Year Award
    American Hungarian Federation Alexander Boloni Farkas Award
    Retired Enlisted Association Award of Excellence
    Spina Bifida Association of the Tri State Region Spirit of Life Award
    Irish American Unity Conference Patrick Finucane Award
    New Jersey Primary Care Association Community Health"Super Hero"
    October 19, 2002 declared "Congressman Chris Smith Day" in Brick for work on behalf of people with autism
    Award of Merit from the Military Coalition
    United Parcel Service (UPS) recognition for consistent support.
    Spina Bifida Association of America "Congressional Champion"
    Diocese of Trenton's Bishop John C. Reiss Respect Life Award – 1990
    Honored by New Jersey Association of Realtors for work helping veterans
    Friends of Navy Lakehurst's Capt. Frank Taylor Evans Outstanding Achievement Award
    National Association of State Approving Agencies Award
    Northwest Pregnancy Center and Maternity Home Friend for Life Award
    Naval Civilian Managers Association
    2001 New Jersey State Hibernian Humanitarian Award
    National Association for Homeless Veterans Legislative Leadership Award
    Values Action Team 2003 Award
    Trenton Vets Center Distinguished Service Award
    Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Council Outstanding Service Award
    Vietnamese American Community for work fighting for religious freedom and human rights in Vietnam
    Diocese of Metuchen's Diocesan Pro Vita Award – 1998
    County Veterans Services Officers Award
    Blinded American Veterans Foundation George "Buck" Gillispie Award for helping sensory disabled veterans
    Honored by the New Jersey General Assembly for being elected Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee
    Immigration and Refugee Services of America (IRSA) Ivan Veit Award for service and commitment to refugees and immigrants.
    Honored by the Vietnam Combat Veterans Coalition for dedicated service to POWs and MIAs.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award (Multiple Congresses)
    William Wilberforce Award for combating social injustice
    American Legion Department Commanders' Appreciation Award
    Scleroderma Foundation "Man of the Year"
    Sierra Club Clean Air Champion
    National Association of State Veterans Homes Distinguished Service Award
    National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business
    Disabled American Veterans Outstanding Service Award
    National EMS recognition for support of EMS systems.
    New Jersey Catholic War Veterans Patriot Award
    National Right to Life Committee for outstanding contribution to the defense of life
    Irishman of the Year -- the Ocean County Emerald Society
    National Committee of Adoption Friend of Adoption Award
    Cancer Institute of N.J. Cancer Advocacy Award
    VFW Post 3525 Award
    2001Courage in the Marketplace Award – Legatus
    American Ambulance Association Legislative Recognition Award
    Peace Corps Leader for Peace Award
    New Jersey Association of Counties
    Plumsted Township Recognition for his work on the BOMARC cleanup project
    American Security Council Eagle of Freedom Award
    2001 Defender of Life Award -- Pro Life Union of Southeast Pennsylvania
    Legislator of the Year -- International Chiropractors Association
    Anchor House Child Advocate Award
    "Share the Vision" Award from the Lyme Research Foundation
    Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community Award
    Religious Alliance Against Pornography Award
    2001 Inspiration Award from the Year United Catholic Music Video Association (UCMVA)
    Deborah Heart Foundation Humanitarian of the Year
    Citizen of the Year -- the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
    Recognition by St. Cecelia's Parish, Iselin, N.J.
    Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Park Conservation Association
    Courage to Lead Award from the International Chiropractors Association
    Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus
    NJARSVRD Award (Senior Citizen Volunteer Retirement Programs)
    Non-Commissioned Officers Association 2002 L. Mendel Rivers Award
    Man of the Year Award from B'Nai Brith Judean Unit 1351
    Citizens for a Sound Economy Jefferson Award
    Christian Coalition Friend of the Family Award
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Support
7. Make voter registration easier
Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
No Opinion
14. Expand ObamaCare
No Opinion
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Support
Total: 627
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
02/17/2017 H.R.1095 Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2017 02/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.R.1191 Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2017 02/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.R.436 Human Trafficking Prioritization Act 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.R.616 For the relief of certain aliens who were aboard the Golden Venture. 02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
01/24/2017 H.R.7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 01/24/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
12/16/2016 H.R.1150 Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act 12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-281.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.Res.128 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. 05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
05/11/2017 H.R.2405 Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017 05/11/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  (All Actions)
05/03/2017 H.R.2200 Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 05/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
03/29/2017 H.R.390 Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2017 03/29/2017 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
03/27/2017 H.R.1744 Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act 03/27/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1415 End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1192 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2017 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
12/08/2016 H.R.6482 Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act 12/08/2016 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform  (All Actions)
12/08/2016 H.R.4919 Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016 12/08/2016 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
11/28/2016 H.R.4511 Gold Star Families Voices Act 11/28/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-246. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
11/15/2016 H.Res.780 Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016. 11/15/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/11/2016 H.R.6131 Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2016 10/11/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/22/2016 H.R.2189 Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act 09/22/2016 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 4 - 1 .  (All Actions)
Total: 6305
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/15/1982 H.J.Res.594 A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of December 12, 1982, through December 18, 1982, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".
10/14/1982 H.J.Res.588 A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of October, 1982, as "Head Start Awareness Month".
10/14/1982 H.R.6782 Veterans' Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982
10/14/1982 H.J.Res.498 A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of October 17 through October 23, 1982, as "Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week".
10/12/1982 H.J.Res.602 A joint resolution designating October 16, 1982, as "National Newspaper Carrier Appreciation Day".
10/12/1982 H.R.6976 Missing Children Act
10/05/1982 H.J.Res.430 A joint resolution designating October 16, 1982, as "World Food Day".
10/01/1982 H.J.Res.537 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the first week in October for the calendar years 1982, 1983, and 1984 as "National Port Week".
10/01/1982 H.Con.Res.336 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the compliance by the Soviet Union with certain international agreements on human rights.
10/01/1982 H.J.Res.350 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution altering Federal budget procedures.
09/30/1982 H.R.7191 Comprehensive Victim and Witness Protection and Assistance Act of 1982
09/30/1982 H.Res.558 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regulations recently proposed by the Secretary of Education under the Education of the Handicapped Act should not be permitted to take effect.
09/30/1982 H.Res.398 A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that Alexsei Murzhenko and Yuri Fiodorov should be released from prison and allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union.
09/30/1982 H.R.1968 A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the payment of benefits with respect to public safety officers who die of certain medical conditions sustained in the performance of duty.
09/29/1982 H.Con.Res.384 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain Federal involvement in, and support for, the child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.
09/29/1982 H.Res.421 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families.
09/24/1982 H.R.7188 Military Widows and Surviving Children Benefits Restoration Act
09/24/1982 H.R.6794 Veterans' Employment and Education Assistance Act of 1982
09/23/1982 H.R.4808 A bill to amend title 17 of the United States Code to exempt the private noncommercial recording of copyrighted works on video recorders from copyright infringement.
09/17/1982 H.R.1663 A bill to establish an office in the National Institutes of Health to assist in the development of drugs for diseases and conditions of low incidence.
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