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Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at hearing on North Korean human rightsNorth Korean Human Rights Movement: Current Prospects and Obstacles

chilling effect on those engaged in this work. Suzanne Scholte describes this moment as “the most challenging time … voices. They affect whether defectors can continue their work. And ultimately, they affect whether the cause of human

At widely attended press conference on Capitol HillRep. Smith calls for the passage of HR 1144, his Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

within the next few weeks. We worked closely with Frederick Douglass’s great-great-great grandson, Kenneth

Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC hearingDark Nets, Illicit Labor—Confronting China’s IUU Fishing and Seafood Supply Chain

bilateral negotiations to achieve enforceable agreements. I am working with like-minded members of the House … helped expose these abuses to the world. His work, and the work of others, has made one thing

Rep. Smith delivers remarks at AFPI's "Ending Human Trafficking: An America First Priority" roundtable

render the traveler inadmissible. The law is working as intended—the U.S. government has notified foreign governments

WATCH: Rep. Smith delivers remarks for the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking's 2026 Law Enforcement Conference

listens, justice becomes more effective. And when we work together, lives are saved. This conference could … conference models what the future of anti-trafficking work should look like: collaboration, humility, and shared mission

Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on international religious freedomDefending Religious Freedom Around the World

best as he speedily gets to work on confronting religious persecution, exposing the worst human rights violators … groups. This committee and I are committed to working with the Administration to make this a reality

‘Abortion injustice need not be forever’Rep. Chris Smith addresses thousands of marchers at 2026 March for Life

vulnerable. Above all, we must pray, fast, and work—claiming God’s promises as in 2 Chronicles … resource centers throughout the United States are actively working to help women choose life—each and every

Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on DRC-Rwanda conflictAdvancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump’s Washington Accords

year, I said that “I look forward to working on and watching the peace process unfold and ensure

Protecting and supporting vital pregnancy care centersRep. Chris Smith debates on the House floor in support of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

discrimination and ensure they can continue their important work of assisting families in need. At a New Jersey … promote abortion on-demand, including misrepresenting the noble work of pregnancy resource centers. His administration proposed a rule

Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on SudanStopping the Bloodshed: U.S. Response to Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan

Watch—one of our witnesses today—lived and worked in Sudan for seven years and was on that

Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on religious persecution in NigeriaPresident Trump’s Redesignation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern": A Serious, Well-Founded Wake-Up Call

missing because of Boko Haram’s extremist violence. Working alongside his team, Ambassador Waltz supported Nigerian SEAL operations … direct humanitarian assistance to the faith-based groups working on the ground in the Middle Belt

Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at hearing on religious freedom in ChinaChina’s War on Religion: The Threat to Religious Freedom and Why it Matters to the United States

CECC is holding this hearing, and to be working with you on this critical—and indeed, urgent—issue … Pastor Jin’s daughter, Grace, who used to work for the CECC.) In Fujian province, authorities confined underground

Smith delivers keynote remarks at CPAC's Christian Persecution Summit

country. Each of us must pray and work to protect religious liberty. I look forward to working with

Fedorchak highlights how the working families tax cut plan is helping families and small-town businesses in North Dakota

Delivers remarks at Rally Against Empire WindSmith underscores Empire Wind's threats to national security, the environment, sea creatures, New Jersey commercial and recreational fishing, and tourism

asking the administration to reinstate the Empire stop work order first issued in April. He told me that

Chairman Smith's opening remarks at House hearing on religious persecutions in Nigeria

Nigeria bilateral relationship. I look forward to working with the administration on these issues and eagerly await

'‘We are a people of indomitable hope—we absolutely refuse to entertain discouragement or defeat.'

exhortation in CHRISTIFIDELES LAICI makes clear that the “work that awaits everyone in the vineyard of the Lord … tangibly assist women—especially through the extraordinary work of pregnancy care centers and outreach with a message

Smith statement on reports Uyghur refugees in Thailand in danger of forced repatriation to China

CECC and with whom I have worked closely on Uyghur human rights issues. "Forced rendition of refugees would