Christopher H. Smith
Republican Representative, District 4, New Jersey
29 bills158 cosponsored$592K raised655 votes recorded
Website202-225-3765
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Congressional sourceRoots
Education
Military service
- “served as Chairman of the Veterans Committee (two terms)” source
Career
- “served as Executive Director of the New Jersey Right to Life Committee” source
Public service
Family
- “He lives in Manchester with his wife Marie” source
Also stated
- “served as “ Special Representative” on Human Trafficking for the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly” source
- “serves as a senior member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and as Chairman of its Africa Subcommittee” source
- “Smith was Director of Institutional Sales at his family-owned sporting goods company” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HRES 1497cosponsor
Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 10176sponsor
To prohibit Chinese seafood products in congressional dining facilities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 10166cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act to require social media influencers to submit registration statements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9893sponsor
To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1451cosponsor
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9680cosponsor
To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1402cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HRES 1400sponsor
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.
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.
HR 9531sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a report on testing for helicobacter pylori for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1382sponsor
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.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9443cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to remove criminal penalties for obstructing access to abortion services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9202sponsor
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9085sponsor
Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9039cosponsor
To establish a Venezuela Restoration Fund, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1279sponsor
Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8781cosponsor
To clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
HR 8793cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a list of covered providers that complete annual training on the prevention of suicide among veterans and to make such list available to veterans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HRES 1273cosponsor
Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1259sponsor
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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Voting Record
503 yea144 nay7 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Christopher H SmithRepublican· this member$592K raised
- Rachel PeaceDemocratic$34K raised
- John David BlakeDemocratic$5K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$592K
Small donors $85KLarge individual $270KPACs $214K
Spent $468KCash $488K
2024 cycle$839K
Small donors $131KLarge individual $359KPACs $300K
Spent $701KCash $364K
2022 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $190KLarge individual $848KPACs $441K
Spent $1.4MCash $226K
2020 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $251KLarge individual $569KPACs $430K
Spent $1.3MCash $142K
2018 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $221KLarge individual $691KPACs $405K
Spent $1.6MCash $43K
2016 cycle$729K
Small donors $144KLarge individual $316KPACs $266K
Spent $665KCash $272K
2014 cycle$486K
Small donors $131KLarge individual $176KPACs $177K
Spent $460KCash $209K
2012 cycle$658K
Small donors $169KLarge individual $282KPACs $204K
Spent $622KCash $182K
2010 cycle$748K
Small donors $239KLarge individual $248KPACs $240K
Spent $677KCash $146K
2008 cycle$929K
Small donors $335KLarge individual $340KPACs $229K
Spent $1.1MCash $75K
2006 cycle$482K
Small donors $149KLarge individual $139KPACs $187K
Spent $472KCash $223K
2004 cycle$629K
Small donors $174KLarge individual $217KPACs $231K
Spent $534KCash $213K
2002 cycle$581K
Small donors $91KLarge individual $240KPACs $241K
Spent $554KCash $117K
2000 cycle$506K
Small donors $0Large individual $330KPACs $157K
Spent $612KCash $109K
1998 cycle$429K
Small donors $0Large individual $249KPACs $173K
Spent $318KCash $215K
1996 cycle$329K
Small donors $0Large individual $207KPACs $107K
Spent $285KCash $103K
1994 cycle$310K
Small donors $0Large individual $201KPACs $100K
Spent $271KCash $59K
1992 cycle$370K
Small donors $0Large individual $226KPACs $111K
Spent $413KCash $21K
1990 cycle$281K
Small donors $0Large individual $149KPACs $113K
Spent $293KCash $65K
1988 cycle$330K
Small donors $0Large individual $189KPACs $125K
Spent $253KCash $78K
1986 cycle$325K
Small donors $0Large individual $0PACs $99K
Spent $338KCash $628
1984 cycle$308K
Small donors $0Large individual $132KPACs $0
Spent $294KCash $14K
1982 cycle$320K
Small donors $0Large individual $0PACs $0
Spent $319KCash $0
1980 cycle$79K
Small donors $0Large individual $0PACs $0
Spent $79KCash $0
Top Contributors
DREXEL LIQUOR STORE, INC.$11K
WEINER LAW GROUP$7K
EQUINOX PARTNERS$7K
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH$7K
ZAIS GROUP, LLC$7K
SAKER SHOP RITE$7K
HILL & COMPANY$7K
BLUFF POINT ASSOCIATES$7K
ZAIS GROUP, LLC$7K
WINDMILL HEALTH PRODUCTS$7K
Committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Africa
- Western Hemisphere
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10166: To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act to require social media influencers to submit registration statements, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10176: To prohibit Chinese seafood products in congressional dining facilities, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HRES 1497: Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9893: To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 42009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42005-01-04, 2007-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42003-01-07, 2005-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42001-01-03, 2003-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41999-01-06, 2001-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41997-01-07, 1999-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41995-01-04, 1997-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41993-01-05, 1995-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41991-01-03, 1993-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41989-01-03, 1991-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41987-01-06, 1989-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41985-01-03, 1987-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41983-01-03, 1985-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 41981-01-05, 1983-01-03Republican
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- Campaign financeTracked · 24
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