Recent events
2025-07-03
Votes
PRIMARY
[vote] In July 2025, Smith voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he said 'provides the largest tax cut in American history' and touted the increase in the SALT deduction. However, NJ Governor Phil Murphy…
2024-12-31
Stated positions
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Smith operates the leadership PAC 'Citizens Strengthening Our Majority in the House' (FEC Committee ID: C00727123), also known as the Chris Smith Victory Fund.
2024-11-26
Other facts
SECONDARY
Christopher H. Smith filed filing with the SEC on 2024-11-26. Accession number: N/A.
2024-10-02
Transactions
SECONDARY
In October 2024, Smith helped raise over $500,000 at a Lakewood fundraiser headlined by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Most funds came from donor Rich Roberts, contributing $500,000 to the NRCC and the Congressional…
2024-06-30
Transactions
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Smith raised $618,163 in the 2023–2024 election cycle. Large individual contributions: 43.00%, PAC contributions: 31.29%, small individual contributions (<$200): 17.99%, candidate self-financing: 0%.
2024-06-30
Transactions
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Smith's top contributing industry in 2023–2024 was Pro-Israel at $45,500, followed by Retired ($39,456), Building Trade Unions ($26,000), Securities & Investment ($25,665), and Lawyers/Law Firms ($20,133).
2024-06-30
Transactions
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Smith's top contributor in 2023–2024 was the American Israel Public Affairs Committee at $21,250 ($16,250 individuals + $5,000 PAC). Additionally, Operating Engineers Union gave $10,000, Plumbers/Pipefitters Union…
2022-12-08
Votes
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[vote] Smith voted against the Respect for Marriage Act in December 2022, which codified federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. Both New Jersey Republican congressmen voted no, even as 39 House…
2022-05-03
Other facts
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[statement] Smith has been ranked the 30th most bipartisan member of the House by the Lugar Center and has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for bipartisanship. He states he 'always searched for areas of…
2021-11-06
Votes
PRIMARY
Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, water systems, and the Gateway Tunnel critical to New Jersey commuters) on 2021-11-06: Smith was one of only…
2021-05-19
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 3233 (National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act — Bipartisan, independent commission modeled after the 9/11 Commission) on 2021-05-19: Smith was…
2021-05-19
Votes
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[vote] Smith voted in favor of creating an independent commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol attack, stating: 'The attack on January 6 resulted in a tragic loss of life and physical injury. One hundred and…
2021-01-13
Votes
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[vote] Smith voted against the second impeachment of Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection. He also voted against holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6th Select…
2018-12-31
Transactions
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Smith's 2018 net worth was $212,012, ranking 273rd in the House. He held no individual stocks and reported minimal financial transactions (2 totaling $3,500 to $3,500).
2017-12-20
Votes
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[statement] Smith voted against H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, citing the cap on the SALT deduction as unfair to New Jersey residents. He stated the bill 'does not provide needed tax relief for New Jersey…
2013-02-28
Votes
PRIMARY
[vote] Smith voted against reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2013. He objected to provisions that extended protections to LGBTQ+ individuals and Native American tribes. Constituents accused…
2002-12-31
Transactions
PRIMARY
Smith's career contributions from labor unions have been significant, including International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ($10,000 in 2002 cycle), Laborers Union ($10,000), Service Employees International Union…
2000-10-28
Other facts
PRIMARY
[platform] Smith is the author of the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and five subsequent anti-human-trafficking laws. He has been celebrated as a global leader in combating violence against women…
