House Overwhelmingly Approves ALERT Act, 396-10
Ranking Member Adam Smith co-sponsored the ALERT Act, focusing on balancing safety technology requirements for diverse aircraft types.
Adam Smith has represented Washington’s 9th district in the U.S. House since 1997. Ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
An attorney, Smith worked as a prosecutor and pro tem judge in Seattle before serving in the Washington State Senate from 1991 to 1997.
Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University in 1987 and graduated from the University of Washington School of Law. Smith worked as a prosecutor from 1993 to 1995 and as a pro tem judge in Seattle. Smith served in the Washington State Senate from 1991 to 1997, won a congressional race in 1996, and began serving in the U.S. House in 1997.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NOT VOTING | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NOT VOTING | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NOT VOTING | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | NOT VOTING | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
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SINCE DEC 2021 $520K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.Ranking Member Adam Smith co-sponsored the ALERT Act, focusing on balancing safety technology requirements for diverse aircraft types.
MOST RATEDSmith criticized the proposed defense spending and warned that supporting the bill could support the war with Iran.

Smith described his priorities on the economy, housing, healthcare and government accountability.

Smith said constituent feedback and Israel’s conduct led him to oppose U.S. military assistance to Israel.

Smith said the U.S. should accept a compromise along the lines of Iran’s proposal to end the war.

Smith responded to Basler’s debate challenge with criticism of Basler’s alignment with Trump and his own case for a Democratic victory.
Ranking Member Adam Smith co-sponsored the ALERT Act, focusing on balancing safety technology requirements for diverse aircraft types.
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