Christopher H. Smith
RepublicanNew Jersey-4House of Representatives
Christopher Henry Smith is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Though it has taken various forms, his district has always been situated in central New Jersey. Currently, the district contains parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties. Smith is a member of the Republican Party, having switched from the Democratic Party in 1978.
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House of Representatives · 1981–1983
House of Representatives · 1983–1985
House of Representatives · 1985–1987
House of Representatives · 1987–1989
House of Representatives · 1989–1991
House of Representatives · 1991–1993
House of Representatives · 1993–1995
House of Representatives · 1995–1997
House of Representatives · 1997–1999
House of Representatives · 1999–2001
House of Representatives · 2001–2003
House of Representatives · 2003–2005
House of Representatives · 2005–2007
House of Representatives · 2007–2009
House of Representatives · 2009–2011
House of Representatives · 2011–2013
House of Representatives · 2013–2015
House of Representatives · 2015–2017
House of Representatives · 2017–2019
House of Representatives · 2019–2021
House of Representatives · 2021–2023
House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
119-HRES-1584Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesSep 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".
119-HRES-1279HealthMay 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
119-HRES-1259International AffairsMay 13, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.
119-HRES-1188Labor and EmploymentApr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act
119-HR-8354Science, Technology, CommunicationsApr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026
119-HR-10406International AffairsSep 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Somaliland Travel and Investment Act
119-HR-10461International AffairsSep 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act
119-HR-10346Foreign Trade and International FinanceSep 16, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8.
No PRC Seafood in Congress Act
119-HR-10176CongressAug 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
119-HR-9893International AffairsJul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Orphanage Trafficking Prevention and Protection Act
119-HR-4732International AffairsJul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.
119-HRES-1400International AffairsJun 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation’s Heroes Act
119-HR-9531Armed Forces and National SecurityJun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
119-HRES-1382LawJun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act
119-HR-9202International AffairsJun 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
119-HR-9085International AffairsJun 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Heidi’s Law
119-HR-7967Government Operations and PoliticsMar 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act
119-HR-7807International AffairsMar 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
LymeX Authorization Act
119-HR-7482HealthFeb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026
119-HR-7457International AffairsFeb 10, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.