Congressman Chris Smith
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Lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide,’ seeks answers on Biden administration’s plan
Rep. Chris Smith in a hearing Sept. 6 accused the Azerbaijan government of committing genocide against Armenian Christians in disputed... Read more
Is Nicaragua’s Bishop Álvarez still alive? A U.S. congressman demands proof
“I call on President Ortega to provide proof to the international community that Bishop Álvarez is still alive,” said Rep.... Read more
House chairman: State Department is giving religious freedom violators ‘a pass’
“I am concerned that the U.S. State Department is not using all the tools provided to hold guilty parties accountable,”... Read more
Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more
Lawmakers rebuke Biden administration for ending military hospital’s contract with Catholic priests
Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Biden administration after a military hospital ended a contract with the Franciscan friars. Read more
U.S. House passes bill to combat forced organ harvesting
The bill, authored by Catholic Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, had nearly unanimous support, passing in a 412-2 vote. It... Read more
Ortega seeking to ‘destroy the Catholic Church in Nicaragua,’ advocates tell Congress
Human rights experts decried the ongoing repression of the Church by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and urged additional U.S. action... Read more
Testimony: China-backed cobalt mines in Congo exploit 40,000 child workers
The mines “are often no more than narrow shafts dug into the ground, which is why children are recruited —... Read more
Nigeria church massacre: State Dept. official meets local bishop
The meeting took place following a request by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey. Read more
Rep. Chris Smith calls ‘modern slavery’ of human trafficking a pro-life issue
A bi-partisan bill would provide $1 billion over five years for anti-trafficking education and prosecution efforts. Read more
Rep. Chris Smith: Overturning Roe would allow long overdue debate on abortion
The co-chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus says overturning Roe v. Wade would usher in a "new phase" in the... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith highlights bipartisan bill on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey is calling... Read more
Congressman Smith: Nigeria's removal from U.S. watch list a 'retreat' from fight against religious persecution
The decision to remove Nigeria from the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” was “totally unjustified,” and a backwards step... Read more
Religious persecution is a global problem, Pence and Pompeo tell Ministerial
Religious persecution is a concern for the entire global community, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo... Read more
Iraqi Christians face uncertain future, U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom says
The security of Christians in Northern Iraq remains “tenuous” and will require close attention in the future, the State Department’s... Read more
Bipartisan bill would make it easier to deduct charitable donations
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would make it easier for Americans to receive tax deductions for charitable... Read more
Object to abortion? You might need this law, Congressman says
Pro-life health care workers and institutions need stronger legal protections from pressure to help provide abortions, backers of proposed federal... Read more
