- SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H
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- 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
Total: 627
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/1996 | H.R.3514 | Parkinson's Research, Assistance, and Education Act of 1996 | 05/31/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) |
| 05/22/1996 | H.Con.Res.167 | Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, and supporting the closing of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. | 05/22/1996 Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418. (All Actions) |
| 05/08/1996 | H.R.3300 | Military Honor and Decency Act of 1996 | 05/08/1996 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) |
| 04/16/1996 | H.R.368 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to add bronchioloalveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for certain radiation-exposed veterans. | 04/16/1996 For Further Action See H.R.3248. (All Actions) |
| 01/25/1996 | H.Con.Res.136 | Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning resolution of the conflict between the Government of Turkey and Kurdish militants. | 01/25/1996 Executive Comment Requested from State. (All Actions) |
| 01/11/1996 | H.R.2858 | To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any survivor annuity for a child that terminates by reason of such child marrying shall resume, absent any other disqualifying event or condition, if and when that marriage ends. | 01/11/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. (All Actions) |
| 01/05/1996 | H.R.2838 | Public Debt Relief Act of 1995 | 01/05/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials. (All Actions) |
| 12/13/1995 | H.Con.Res.117 | Concerning writer, political philosopher, human rights advocate, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Wei Jingsheng. | 12/13/1995 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 10/02/1995 | H.R.2104 | Protection of Children From Computer Pornography Act of 1995 | 10/02/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. (All Actions) |
| 09/15/1995 | H.R.2313 | To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of services provided to veterans in Vet Centers. | 09/15/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care. (All Actions) |
| 07/26/1995 | H.R.2047 | Concerning the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. | 07/26/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. (All Actions) |
| 07/18/1995 | H.R.1564 | To authorize appropriations for the Department of State and for certain other international affairs functions and activities of the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes. | 07/18/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. (All Actions) |
| 06/29/1995 | H.Res.178 | Calling upon the People's Republic of China to release U.S. citizen Harry Wu unconditionally and to provide for an accounting of his arrest and detention. | 06/29/1995 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
| 06/29/1995 | H.R.942 | Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act | 06/29/1995 Executive Comment Requested from State. (All Actions) |
| 04/28/1995 | H.R.1416 | Torture Victims Relief Act of 1995 | 04/28/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. (All Actions) |
| 03/17/1995 | H.R.1066 | Omnibus Adoption Act of 1995 | 03/17/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. (All Actions) |
| 03/10/1995 | H.R.1065 | Health Care and Housing for Women and Children Act of 1995 | 03/10/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
| 03/08/1995 | H.R.1172 | Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995 | 03/08/1995 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) |
| 03/03/1995 | H.R.1085 | Local Governments Flow Control Act of 1995 | 03/03/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials. (All Actions) |
| 02/21/1995 | H.R.855 | Municipal Liability Cap Act of 1995 | 02/21/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) |
Total: 6305
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