Rural communities are counting on us
Times on June 25, 2026, and was co-authored by Senator Chuck Grassley, the senior U.S. Senator
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Op-ed: Federal government remains committed to Hanford cleanup
same time, Congress must utilize its Article I authority to get our fiscal house in order, and that … four decades ago, establishes timelines for cleanup, and authorizes the use of supplemental grouting treatment to process waste
The Hill Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'What's inside the blind box? Trendy toys on US shelves evade Uyghur labor law.'
risk of coerced work. In 2025 alone, authorities carried out 3.36 million “labor transfers,” forced relocations to farms … ignorance. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act , co-authored by Reps. Chris Smith
Trump Is Defending America By Defeating DEF
that Congress must also exercise its Article 1 authority to terminate these wrong-headed DEF mandates. That
The Washington Times Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Christians face brutal year in China; don’t let Beijing bury repression of religious freedom'
goal is the removal of any independent moral authority that can gather people, shape conscience and create community … faithful. The pattern extends across China . This fall, authorities moved against the Zion Church network and its founder
Make Forests Manageable Again
Environmental Policy Act. The federal government overstepped its authority and compromised National Forests as havens for clean drinking
OP-ED: Keeping our communities safe requires strong leadership
Congress came directly from conversations with local authorities in Cochise County. After meeting with Sheriff Mark Dannels … Gonzalez Officer Safety Act — makes fleeing from federal authorities a crime and strengthens protections for the brave
My New Year’s Resolution: Lower the Volume, Raise the Results
create a new program or expand federal authority. It addresses a technical issue so more conservation dollars that
Progress on Trade
AGOA) and the Haiti Trade Preference Programs. First authorized in 2000, AGOA provides favorable trade consideration for products
Voting to Bolster our Nation’s Defense and Support our Troops
House voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year … also the recipient of multiple wins that were authorized in the NDAA. Arkansas is proud to stand
It’s Time to End OPT and Put American Workers First
expanded by the Obama administration . And Congress never authorized a word of it. That … numbers tell the story. In 2024 alone, ICE authorized work permits for nearly 200,000 OPT participants
Time to fix the Unaffordable Care Act
hospitals the program was designed to support. Prior authorization reform to stop unnecessary delays that prevent patients from
Putting States Back in the Drivers' Seat
executive branch, creating clear overreach of federal authority on our waterways by allowing federal agencies to essentially
Save Jersey Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Op-Ed: Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria'
International Religious freedom Act of 1988 authored by Congressman Frank Wolf and the Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom … which I authored. I urge the State Department to seriously consider supporting human-rights vetted Nigerian forces
Honoring our Veterans
Congress can utilize the information to project and authorize spending one year ahead of schedule. While advance appropriations
Ideological Demands Put Rural Healthcare at Risk
continuing resolution passed in the House last month, authorization for commonsense programs which improve access to healthcare, including … future, I have supported legislation to permanently authorize and improve these programs, which enjoy strong bipartisan support
Democrats Are Playing Politics With Our Troops’ Pay
troops, President Trump has had to use his authority as Commander in Chief to step in to protect … nonpartisan extension of government funding, which I actually authored myself, that put our troops’ pay in limbo
Americans Are Paying the Price
every day families will bear the burden. I authored the clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution that Democrats rejected … working for the American people. Moreover, as the author, I can guarantee you I know exactly what
An Avoidable Shutdown
unfair and inappropriate. During a government shutdown, authority to execute essential federal functions rests with the executive branch … congressional Democrats have effectively given the president expanded authority in this case given their stated dislike and distrust
From Coast to Coast
remarks. BIG News The Constitution grants Congress legislative authority to oversee Washington, D.C. After years of violent crime
Connor was killed by a driver who couldn’t read signs. Make truckers learn English again
this standard into law, giving state and federal authorities the clarity and authority needed to keep our roads
A Turning Point
fighting force in the world. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) makes sure our service members have what
Investing in the Future of America’s Defense
September 12, 2025 Weekly Columns The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the cornerstone of our national security … authorizes annual funding for programs within the Department of Defense and the defense industry. By passing the NDAA
Defending America’s Greatness
passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The many threats to peace around
We Can’t Make America Great Again Without Restoring Our Nation’s Capital
leading our efforts to restore the rightful constitutional authorities of Congress — including the clear constitutional authority for Congress