Adam Smith
Democrat Representative, District 9, Washington
16 bills294 cosponsored$2.1M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
- “After a year at Western Washington University, Adam transferred to Fordham University” source
- “earned his law degree in 1990” source
- “graduated in 1987 with a degree in Political Science” source
- “graduating from Tyee in 1983” source
- “worked his way through college loading trucks for United Parcel Service” source
Career
Public service
- “as a prosecutor for the City of Seattle from 1993-1995” source
- “In 1996, Adam won his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives” source
- “served on the Education and Law and Justice Committees, and served as Chair of the Law and Justice Committee from 1993-1997” source
- “When he took office in January 1991” source
Family
- “In 1993, Adam married Sara Bickle-Eldridge” source
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Legislation
HR 10774cosponsor
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
HR 10722cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand behavioral health workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10707sponsor
To address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering the health care workforce, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR 10708sponsor
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1580cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10520cosponsor
To provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1546cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 10415cosponsor
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10360cosponsor
To prohibit the transfer of any VC-25B Bridge Aircraft outside of the Department of the Air Force.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1524cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10245cosponsor
9–8–8 and 9–1–1 Integration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10287cosponsor
9-8-8 Crisis Response Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10246cosponsor
9–8–8 Community Infrastructure Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10270cosponsor
Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10295cosponsor
9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10280cosponsor
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 10240cosponsor
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HCONRES 115cosponsor
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
HRES 1483cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voting Record
269 yea361 nay43 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- Kshama SawantIndependent· state primary ballot$754K raised
- Melissa ChaudhryDemocratic· state primary ballot$40K raised
- Adam SmithDemocratic· state primary ballot—
- Doug BaslerRepublican· state primary ballot—
- Jacob PerassoSocialist workers· state primary ballot—
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Elections Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $112KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $652K
Spent $2.1MCash $616K
2024 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $61KLarge individual $900KPACs $714K
Spent $1.7MCash $571K
2022 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $41KLarge individual $602KPACs $727K
Spent $1.4MCash $594K
2020 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $27KLarge individual $524KPACs $776K
Spent $933KCash $586K
Top Contributors
ANTHROPIC$50K
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES$39K
MICROSOFT$37K
LOCKHEED MARTIN$29K
GENERAL ATOMICS$25K
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS$20K
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES$19K
BLUE ORIGIN$18K
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES$17K
GENERAL DYNAMICS$16K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
ranking memberActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10774: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10722: To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand behavioral health workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10708: To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10707: To address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering the health care workforce, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1580: Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10520: To provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1546: Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
HR 10360: To prohibit the transfer of any VC-25B Bridge Aircraft outside of the Department of the Air Force.
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1524: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 92009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 91999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 91997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
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