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

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

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

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1978

Foreign Affairs, Member

Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Chair

Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Member

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

Manager, Sporting Goods Wholesale Business, 1975-1976

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