http://lamarsmith.house.gov/http://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1315<embed src=http://www.youtube.com/v/k5lyBXjdEFk width=425 height=344 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowScriptAccess="always" allowfullscreen="true">Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1316Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) issued the following statement today regarding the anticipated health care vote this weekend in Washington, D.C. <br><br>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1313House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and House Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) today expressed concern over the Obama administration’s continued refusal to investigate voter registration fraud allegations against ACORN. <br><br>In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, Ranking Members Smith and Issa cited new documents obtained by Judicial Watch, a government watchdog group, that outline FBI preliminary investigations into voter registration fraud by ACORN during the 2008 election. The documents include internal FBI memoranda, signed affidavits, subpoenas, fraudulent voter registration cards and publications describing ACORN’s policies and practices.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1314<embed style="WIDTH: 343px; HEIGHT: 236px" src=http://www.youtube.com/v/wlEEHknDEMk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp; width=343 height=236 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1311Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement regarding the President’s plan to push the unpopular government health care takeover through Congress: <br><br>“The President used the line ‘If you like your plan, you can keep your plan. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor,’ which has been thoroughly discredited in the media, as well as by White House officials who said that the claim can’t be taken ‘literally.’ <br>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1309Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s so-called “health care summit”: <br><br>“The President’s health care summit today is too little, too late: the Administration has already released its health care proposal without consulting Republicans. <br><br>“Instead of a summit on health care, we should have a summit on job creation or a summit on cutting spending and reducing the deficit or a summit on lawsuit abuse reform or a summit on not treating terrorists like common criminals. <br>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1310Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1308Local high school students interested in attending a military service academy are invited to an “Academy Day” event Sunday, March 7, 2010 in San Antonio. <br><br>Congressman Lamar Smith is co-sponsoring the event with Senators Hutchinson and Cornyn, and Congressmen Carter, Conaway, Cuellar, Gonzalez and Rodriguez. Academy Day will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the University of Texas at San Antonio Campus, One UTSA Circle Main Building, Ground Floor, 0.104. <br>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1305Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1306Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s so-called “health care summit” scheduled for Thursday: <br><br>“This week, the administration will hold a health care summit. It appears that this is just a photo op and not a real effort to reform health care. For example, the administration has refused to start over on a health care bill with bipartisan input. <br>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1307Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1304Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary since the so-called “stimulus” bill was signed into law by President Obama: <br><br>“There is no reason to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the so-called stimulus bill. The Administration proposes to spend $862 billion with this legislation. That amounts to almost $6,000 for every taxpayer in America. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1303This week, which is the President’s Day district work period for Members of Congress to visit with their constituents, Congressman Lamar Smith has scheduled a series of employee forums at local businesses. Smith’s “Texas Means Business” tour will focus on the keys to economic growth and job creation, including the proper role of government. <br><br>With 5.19% unemployment, the 21st District of Texas is weathering the economic downturn far better than the nation (9.7%) and high tax and spend states like California (12.4%). Smith believes that the limited government of Texas and its low-tax climate is a big reason for the difference and that the Obama Administration needs to take notice.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1302Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1301House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s FY 2011 Budget request: <br><br>“The President’s FY 2011 budget allocates more than $400 million to close the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo Bay: $350 million for detainee operations—including $237 million to purchase the Thomson prison in Illinois; and $73 million for the transfer, incarceration and prosecution of detainees. But these numbers do not even scratch the surface of the total cost to American taxpayers for the President’s ill-advised campaign promise to try terrorists in the U.S. <br>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1300House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today responded to reports that the Obama administration is rethinking holding the trial of the 9-11 terrorists at a federal courthouse in Manhattan. The decision to relocate the trial comes after Mayor Bloomberg publicly announced his opposition to the trial being held in lower Manhattan due to cost and security concerns. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1299Congressman Lamar Smith, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, said that President Obama’s actions on spending, jobs and national security speak louder than his words: <br><br>Out of Control Spending: <br><br>“After one year in office the President has increased spending by 66% and tripled the annual deficit – the amount the government has overspent (from $458 billion to $1.4 trillion). The national unemployment rate has grown from 7.7% to 10.0%. <br><br>“The President’s proposed spending freeze is a good first step, but the freeze only applies to one-eighth of the budget, only starts after the next election, and it won’t apply to the Democrats’ unpopular and costly health care proposals. <br>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1297House Republicans today introduced legislation requiring the Justice Department (DOJ) to consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense before giving terrorists Miranda rights. The Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2010 (H.R. 4503) requires DOJ to consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense before mirandizing or charging a foreign terrorist as a criminal. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1298Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1296Congressman Lamar Smith made the following statement on the House Floor this morning regarding the U.S. Senate special election in Massachusetts: <br><br>“The U.S. Senate special election in Massachusetts offers many lessons for both Democrats and Republicans. Surely among them are these: <br><br>&#8226; All true reform starts with the voice of the people. <br>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1295Congress' handling of health care legislation is front and center in the concerns of the American people. Since July 2009, my congressional office has received more than 1,000 letters a month from constituents regarding health care. No other issue is even close. And now, at the very moment a final decision will be made on that legislation, which affects each and every one of us, the American people will be shut out of the process.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1294Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1292Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement after the Obama Administration announced this morning that the economy shed 85,000 jobs in December:<br>&nbsp;<br>“The President and Democratic leadership in Congress need to realize that what they’re doing – spending like there’s no tomorrow and inflating the government to massive proportions – is kicking the economy and American workers while they’re down. What business is going to create jobs in this environment when any success is likely to be heavily taxed by the federal government? Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1293Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1291Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement on Senate efforts toward a government takeover of health care: <br><br>“To pass this health care bill, which was written in secret negotiations closed to the public and media, the Senate Majority Leader is using the taxpayers’ money to buy the votes of key Senators. <br>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1289Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today joined House Republicans in criticizing the EPA’s recent “endangerment” ruling on carbon dioxide. The EPA’s ruling will strike a devastating blow on the already struggling American economy. <br><br>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1290Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1288Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1286Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1287Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1285Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1284Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1283Congressman Lamar Smith today to issued the following statement regarding the President’s proposal to send additional troops to Afghanistan: <br><br>“I fully back our troops and their mission and will continue to support funding to ensure that our brave service men and women have the resources that they need to succeed. I stand by the President’s decision, but I also have questions as to whether the President’s policy meets the needs spelled out by our military commanders. Arbitrary deadlines for withdrawal, regardless of outcome, are not a strategy for victory. <br><br>“Secretary Gates, Admiral Mullen, General McChrystal, and top diplomats will testify before Congress in the coming days and I trust that they will be able to provide some answers.” <br>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1281House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced a Resolution of Inquiry requesting Department of Justice documents relating to the decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) and the other 9-11 conspirators in federal court in New York City. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1282Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1278Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1279Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1280“The Administration continues to insist that the prosecution against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other 9-11 conspirators is a shoe-in. Unless the Attorney General has suddenly developed ESP, there is no way that the Administration can guarantee that these prosecutions will be successful. If anything, bringing terrorists to the U.S.—and granting them additional constitutional rights—undermines our ability to ensure that justice is served. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1277Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1276<embed style="WIDTH: 345px; HEIGHT: 251px" height=251 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=345 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/1lMyMHMaGSY&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp; allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1274House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today responded to media reports that the Obama administration plans to try five of the 9-11 conspirators in Article III courts. <br><br>The reports came on the same day that White House Counsel Greg Craig is expected to announce his resignation, after serving as the President’s top legal advisor for less than a year. According to media reports, Craig was responsible for much of the Administration’s failed Gitmo policies, including establishing a one year deadline to close the facility. <br><br>Ranking Member Smith issued the following statement, expressing concerns about the decision to bring terrorists to the U.S. and its impact on American communities: <br><br>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1275Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1273Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1272Citing Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates of $750 billion in new taxes, $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, and a cost of $1.3 trillion, Congressman Lamar Smith voted against H.R. 3962 – the Democrats’ health care bill. <br><br>“This is audaciously bad legislation,” said Smith referring to the 2,000 page bill. “It increases premiums, increases taxes, cuts benefits and leads to health care rationing. The government rather than patients and doctors will make many health care decisions.” <br><br>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1269Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1270Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1268Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1266Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1267<embed style="WIDTH: 346px; HEIGHT: 270px" height=270 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=346 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/C6B338smHiI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1265WASHINGTON – Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement after the White House again claimed that their $787 billion stimulus “created or saved” jobs: <br><br>“The White House is living in the land of make-believe,” said Smith. “The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows more than three million Americans have lost their jobs this year. The Administration also said that the stimulus would create 269,000 jobs in Texas, but we lost 225,300. In this case, the administration is entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts.” <br>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1264WASHINGTON – Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled their 1,990-page trillion-dollar government takeover of health care bill: <br><br>“This 1,990-page behemoth will raise premiums and health care costs on all Americans. It imposes mandates and new taxes on the middle class and small businesses. It fails to address tort reform and it dumps a huge unfunded expansion of Medicaid on the states,” said Smith. “Combined with budget gimmicks to hide $245 billion in costs and massive cuts to senior benefits, this is an outright deceptive bill.” <br>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1262Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1263Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1261Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1271Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1259Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1260<embed style="WIDTH: 316px; HEIGHT: 227px" height=227 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=316 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/UNQdp9m3TNs&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1257Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1258Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1256Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1255Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1254Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1252Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1253Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1251Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1250Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1247Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1248Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1249Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1245Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1246Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1242<embed style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 221px" height=221 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=304 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/_U7bUlJkQcw&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1243U.S. Congressmen Ciro D. Rodriguez, Henry Cuellar, Charles Gonzalez and Lamar Smith announced $5 million in Stimulus funding for VIA Metropolitan Transit to replace conventional diesel buses with 35-foot composite body electric transit buses.Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1244The Justice Department’s Inspector General plans to open a review into ACORN’s application for and receipt of DOJ grant funds. In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas), DOJ Inspector General Glenn Fine said that in addition to investigating ACORN’s receipt of funds, his office will review whether the Justice Department conducted any “audits or reviews of ACORN’s use of such funds.” Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1241Last week, President Obama gave his 28th address regarding health care reform. His remarks were again strong on “hope and change,” but unfortunately lacking in substance and detail. <br><br>Despite hundreds of town halls across the country, it appears the President has not heard what Americans are saying about health care reform. <br><br><br>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1239Congressman Lamar Smith made the following statement today after voting ‘no’ on H.R. 3221, The Student Aid and Financial Responsibility Act, which passed the House 253-171: <br><br>“The House Democrats’ war on the private sector has claimed yet another victim. This misguided legislation abolishes the respected Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) student loan program and replaces it with a system of government-run lending directly from the U.S. Treasury. <br>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1240Legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Lamar Smith to cut all federal funding for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) passed the House today.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1236<embed style="WIDTH: 295px; HEIGHT: 197px" height=197 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=295 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/8AAUQutxCng&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1237House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) have sent a letter to White House Counsel Gregory Craig calling for the release of information pertaining to the appointment of a number of senior Administration advisors, otherwise known as “czars.”Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1238According to a recent CBS News report, the “Obama administration has privately concluded that a cap and trade law would cost American taxpayers up to $200 billion a year, the equivalent of hiking personal income taxes by about 15 percent.” Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1234Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that he is cosponsor of the “Defund ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) Act” to cut off the group from taxpayer money. <br><br>“The American people are rightly outraged that their tax dollars subsidize this organization, which has been linked to multiple instances of voter registration fraud and other illicit activity in cities across the country. <br>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1235In response to recent news reports regarding ACORN activities, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today called for the FBI and DOJ to open investigations into the organization. In a letter to FBI Director Robert Mueller, Ranking Member Smith requested that the FBI initiate an investigation into the activities of ACORN, including an inquiry into possible RICO violations. In a letter to DOJ Inspector General Glenn Fine, Ranking Member Smith requested a report on whether DOJ grant funding has been allocated to ACORN. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1233While much of the public debate surrounding the Democrats’ healthcare plan has focused on the massive costs to be paid by American taxpayers, another flaw has stayed under the radar — until last week. That’s when the National Council of La Raza and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus pushed to include illegal immigrants in the president’s healthcare effort.Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1231<div align=left><embed style="WIDTH: 344px; HEIGHT: 244px" height=244 type=application/x-shockwave-flash width=344 src=http://www.youtube.com/v/8vNJxi6MoOk&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></div></embed>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1232President Obama on Saturday continued the hard sell for the Democrats’ healthcare scheme with a radio address that purported to expel myths associated with the bill. There is just one problem: his statements don’t match the facts. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1229House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member today criticized the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to repeal the “no-match” rule, which helps employers identify individuals who may be working illegally. The proposed rule was filed today in the Federal Register. No-match letters are sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) when an employer’s tax forms show names or social security numbers that do not match the SSA’s files. The letters can help identify mistakes on behalf of the filers, as well as the possible illegal worker status of some employees.Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1230Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that he will hold constituent health care forums for the 21st District of Texas on Monday, August 24 in both Kerrville and San Antonio. Smith is also asking constituents to bring their opinions in writing and he will deliver them to the White House and Congressional Leadership.Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1227House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) yesterday issued the following statement regarding the release of transcripts from depositions with former Bush administration official Karl Rove: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1228Americans are doing their homework on healthcare reform. And, unlike some members of Congress, they're reading the legislation, even though it's more than 1,000 pages long. <br><br>They see that the numbers don't add up. They note the contradictory claims by the Obama administration and Democrat-controlled Congress. And they recognize the unintended consequences of the government controlling one-sixth of the US economy.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1225Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $2.5 million for the National Trauma Institute (NTI) in San Antonio was included at his request in the FY2010 Defense Appropriations bill and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The funding will be used to develop techniques to manage non-compressible hemorrhage following combat injury. Studies show that non-compressible hemorrhage from injuries to the torso is the leading cause of potentially survivable deaths of American troops. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1226Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $100,000 for the Witte Museum in San Antonio was included in the FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1223Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $1.5 million for the University of Texas at Austin was included at his request in the FY2010 Defense Appropriations bill and was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The funding, in addition to the $1.2 million secured by Smith last fall, will be used to establish a research and education program for enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the field of next generation manufacturing processes and systems. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1224Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $250,000 for the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) was included in the FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The federal funding will be used to purchase equipment and technology for the UIW’s new School of Optometry and a planned East Side eye care clinic, which will provide quality eye exams and vision services to under-served residents in East San Antonio. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1220House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) praised Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute for her decision to deny a petition for rulemaking related to detention standards for immigration detainees. The decision was reported in today’s New York Times. <br><br>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1221The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill to reduce sentences for criminals convicted of trafficking crack cocaine. The legislation, H.R. 3245, removes crack cocaine from the federal drug laws, eliminating any distinction between penalties for crack and powder cocaine trafficking offenses. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1222Ranking Member Lamar Smith (TX-21) issued the following statement today after the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passage of the PASS ID act, which repeals key provisions of the REAL ID Act. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1219Congressmen Charles Gonzalez, Ciro Rodriguez and Lamar Smith today announced $10,354,400 in federal funding for the City of San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) to hire 50 police officers. The grant from the Department of Justice Office (DOJ) of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) will provide the salary and benefits for entry level officer positions for a three-year period. The SAPD will be required to retain the grant-funded positions for a fourth year. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1218Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $350,000 for the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) was included in the FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1216Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and John Carter (TX-31) today announced that $19,140,000 in funding for Austin was included in the FY2010 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill and passed by the House of Representatives. The money will be used to purchase para-transit vehicles for Capital Metro, as well as new technology to improve bus service and traffic congestion. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1217Today, the San Antonio Congressional Delegation announced that the San Antonio VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority will receive over $30 million in funding. The funding is provided under the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1215Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1213Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3170, the Financial Services Appropriations bill, which included $4 million for a new federal courthouse in San Antonio at the request of Congressmen Charles Gonzalez (TX-20) and Lamar Smith (TX-21). Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1214Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which included over $3 million for San Antonio area projects. These projects include: $1.5 Million for the San Antonio Channel Improvement Project, $1 Million for the Bexar County Solar Collection Farm and Distribution System, and $600 K for Nueces River and Tributaries Project. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1208Congressman Lamar Smith last week congratulated Senior Chief Lauro A. Garza, Sr., from San Antonio, Texas, for being named the 2009 Navy Times Sailor of the Year. <br><br>“Senior Chief Garza serves as a hero and inspiration to all of us,” said Smith. “His accomplishments are many and his love for his country is astounding.”<br>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1209Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and John Carter (TX-31) today announced that $19,140,000 in funding for Austin was included in the FY2010 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill and passed by the THUD Appropriations Subcommittee. The money will be used to purchase para-transit vehicles for Capital Metro, as well as new technology to improve bus service and traffic congestion.Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1210<br>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1207Congressman Lamar Smith welcomed Haley Gray, a junior at New Braunfels High School, to Capitol Hill last week to participate in the 2009 U.S. House of Representatives Page Program. Smith sponsored Gray and she is one of 72 students selected from across the nation for the program. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1206House Republicans today sent a letter to Justice Department Inspector General Glenn Fine requesting an investigation into whether improper political considerations led to the Department’s dismissal of the New Black Panther Party case. According to the Justice Department’s complaint, members of the New Black Panther Party engaged in brazen acts of voter intimidation outside a polling place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Election Day 2008. The Justice Department won the case against the New Black Panther Party because the defendants failed to respond to the government’s allegations.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1204Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $700,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was included the FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill at his request and passed by the full Appropriations Committee late last night. The money will be used for the Lower Colorado River Authority study to identify ways to reduce flooding along the North Tributary of the Guadalupe River, including Travis County.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1205Representatives Lamar Smith (TX-21), Steve King (IA-5), Brian Bilbray (CA-50), Jack Kingston (GA-1), and Sue Myrick (NC-9) commented on today’s actions by the Obama administration to address the massive problem of illegal immigrants in the U.S. workforce.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1203USA Today: By Lamar SmithTue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1202Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $250,000 for the City of Boerne was included the FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill at his request and approved by the full House. The money will be used to modernize radio equipment to allow for interoperability between various first-responder entities and to equip Boerne’s planned public safety center for such operations.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1200Lamar Smith today opposed the Cap and Trade energy bill known as the “American Clean Energy and Security Act” and said it was really a tax on all Americans. “The bill is expected to raise energy costs on American families by as much as $1,600 a year according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office,” Smith asserted.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1201House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Ricci v. Destefano. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court found that local governments cannot deny an individual a promotion solely based on race. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor was on the 2nd Circuit Court of appeals panel that found in favor of the local government. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1197<p align=center><embed style="WIDTH: 312px; HEIGHT: 251px" src=http://www.youtube.com/v/-t1LMrn-pKI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; width=312 height=251 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></p></embed>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1198Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $19.8 million in federal funding for Fort Sam Houston was included in the Military Construction bill passed by the appropriations subcommittee and is expected to be passed by the full Appropriations Committee and sent to the House shortly. $10.8 million is for Fort access control points and road improvements, while $9 million is designated for a general instruction building. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1199<br>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1195Congressman Lamar Smith last night opposed the Conference Report on H.R. 2346 – the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 because it shifts $5 billion from American troops in order to give the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a global bailout. It narrowly passed with 32 Democrats voting against it. Smith issued the following statement: <br><br>“It’s unconscionable that this legislation cuts the House level of funding for our troops and turns around and gives that money to the IMF. Because of this bill, Iran will be eligible to receive $1.8 billion in guaranteed IMF assets even as its government continues to build nuclear weapons. <br>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1194<p align=center><embed style="WIDTH: 291px; HEIGHT: 241px" src=http://www.youtube.com/v/kiNWg8js0og&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; width=291 height=241 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></p></embed>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1193<div align=center><embed style="WIDTH: 290px; HEIGHT: 213px" src=http://www.youtube.com/v/kFPhme39iiw&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; width=290 height=213 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></div></embed>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1190<p align=left><embed style="WIDTH: 326px; HEIGHT: 206px" src=http://www.youtube.com/v/naCXijztmeg&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp; width=326 height=206 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></p></embed>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1191Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that H.R. 1709, the STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009, which he cosponsored, was passed this week by the House 353 – 39. The legislation establishs a committee to develop a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education strategic plan and to coordinate federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Department of Education.Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1189Congressman Lamar Smith today announced $1.55 million for local law enforcement training and equipment, which was included at his request in the FY2010 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill that was approved by the sub-committee and the full Appropriations Committee. It will now go to the House floor for a vote.Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1188Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith today issued the following statement regarding the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainee Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani to New York for prosecution: <br><br>“The Administration’s decision to bring Al Qaeda terrorist Ghailani to the U.S. for prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for the more than 200 suspected terrorists currently held at Guantanamo Bay. Ghailani is being charged for his role in the 1998 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Tanzania and Kenya that killed 224 people. But by bringing Ghailani to the U.S., the Obama Administration is granting a terrorist and murderer additional constitutional rights. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1186U.S. Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23) announced $1.1 million in Appropriations Subcommittee-approved funding for the San Antonio Police Department. Mayor Julián Castro, City Manager Sheryl Sculley and Police Chief William McManus joined Rodriguez on the steps of City Hall in San Antonio at a news conference Friday to make the announcement.Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1187Congressman Lamar Smith today officially launched the Congressional Media Fairness Caucus (MFC), along with Congressman Jack Kingston and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who will serve as caucus co-chairs.Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1182Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1183San Antonion Express News: Pending cap-and-trade energy legislation in Congress will be too expensive and will not curb carbon emissions enough, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said Monday during a Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce luncheon. <br><br>Smith said the Congressional Budget Office estimates a federal cap-and-trade program would cost U.S. families an average of $1,600 in higher energy costs each year. The 22-year veteran congressman said that is the lowest estimate he has seen so far.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1181Washington Post: The Obama administration is preparing to send General Motors into bankruptcy as early as the end of next week under a plan that would give the automaker tens of billions of dollars more in public financing as the company seeks to shrink and reemerge as a global competitor, sources familiar with the discussions said.Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1173As the American people struggle to make ends meet, reducing health care costs is a basic part of improving access to quality care. Some of the voluntary steps recently announced by President Obama and pledged by industry groups, including the use of new information technologies, are wise moves, which I support. <br><br>However, while the White House likes to point to the vast savings to be had, the Obama Administration has yet to offer a concrete plan for how to reach such goals. Nor has it said how it plans to pay for its proposed multi-trillion dollar health care plan, which is long on promises and short on details.Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1179Ranking Member Lamar Smith issued the following statement responding to President Obama’s comments today regarding the Administration’s plan to close Guantanamo Bay. <br><br>“Once again, the President’s speech was heavy on rhetoric and out of touch with reality. Just one day after the FBI Director said suspected terrorists on U.S. soil pose a threat to Americans, four would-be terrorists were arrested in NYC, and a report found that 74 previously released terrorists have returned to the battlefield, President Obama is still calling for Guantanamo Bay to be closed!Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1180Washington Post: In news conferences, speeches and debates this week, lawmakers from both parties, as well as the director of the FBI, have sounded alarms about placing detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in U.S. federal prisons, where they could launch riots, hatch radical plots or somehow be released among the populace.Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1177AP: FBI Director Robert Mueller told Congress on Wednesday that bringing Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States would pose a number of possible risks, even if the they were kept in maximum-security prisons.Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1178Congressman Lamar Smith was presented with the 2009 Guardian Award by the nonprofit Partnership for a Drug-Free America last week, in recognition of his legislative leadership on issues related to drug and alcohol abuse. The award was presented on behalf of the parents, renowned scientists and communications professionals who comprise the organization by Stephen J. Pasierb, president and CEO of the Partnership.Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1176Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1175Congressman Lamar Smith will host a small business forum sponsored by the South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the UTSA Institute for Economic Development on Monday, June 1, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Northeast Lakeview College. This workshop will provide information on sources of funding and government contracts open to small businesses. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1174Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23) today announced that $108 million for construction at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss was included in H.R. 2346, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009, which passed the House by a vote of 368-60. The bill appropriates $81.3 billion for the ongoing war and intelligence operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and $15.4 billion for military construction, foreign assistance, flu pandemic preparedness and other items.Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1171HOUSTON (AP) — A disgraced federal judge was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in prison for lying to investigators about sexually abusing two female employees, who said they feared him so much they hid from him in the courthouse.Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1172Few issues are as important to the economic stability of the United States as our ability to create and protect intellectual property. Whether it's a mouse trap in your home or Dell laptop on your desk, intellectual property plays a critical role in the global economy. <br><br>Austin has made a name for itself as a leading city producing intellectual property, from our unique music scene and Austin film festival to the growing high-tech and bio-tech communities. But part of keeping Austin's economy vibrant means protecting the creative products generated by individuals and high-tech companies in this town. <br>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1170In response to planned weekend events regarding the impact of immigration enforcement on families, Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement: <br><br>Ranking Member Smith: “When pro-amnesty groups use Mother’s Day to talk about the impact of immigration enforcement on families, they ignore the impact of failing to enforce our immigration laws on families. Every day, citizens and legal immigrant families suffer the consequences of crimes by illegal immigrants. <br>Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1169Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1167H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)&nbsp;is a serious issue. Be reasonably cautious, but there is no need to panic.<br>&nbsp;<br>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services are monitoring the situation and have a lot of good information on their websites to help answer questions you may have.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1164Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today released the following statement on President Obama’s first 100 days in office: <br><br>“President Obama has been very busy during his first 100 days in office. Unfortunately, his most defining achievements have been putting American lives at greater risk and undermining American workers.”Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1165House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Holder’s announcement in Germany that 30 Gitmo detainees have been cleared for release or transfer. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1166Every year, hundreds of violent crimes are committed out of hate. But just as many violent crimes, if not more, are motivated by something other than hate – greed, jealously, desperation, or revenge, to name a few. An individual’s motivation for committing a violent crime is usually complex and often speculative.Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1163Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today strongly criticized reports that the Obama Administration plans to release as many as seven Gitmo detainees into U.S. communities, calling the move a “threat to the safety and security of all Americans.”Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1162Congressman Lamar Smith today, on Tax Day, sent the following letter of support to TEA Party organizers and participants throughout TX-21, which will be read at several TEA Parties in the district. Americans in Texas and across the country today are exercising their Constitutional rights to protest the massive expansion in the size and scope of government currently underway.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1161Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued a statement criticizing the Administration for its recent report regarding “rightwing extremists.” <br><br>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report broadly describes American citizens – including returning war veterans – who are concerned about the economic crisis, the scope of the federal government, or issues such as abortion and immigration enforcement, as either “rightwing extremists” or susceptible to recruitment by extremists. <br>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1160Responding to a report in today’s New York Times that President Obama intends to pursue an immigration bill this fall, including a path to legalization for illegal immigrants, Ranking Member Lamar Smith (TX-21) issued the following statement:Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1159Congressman Lamar Smith today strongly opposed the Democrats’ budget, H. Con. Res. 85, which he said “spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much at the expense of our nation’s future.” <br><br>“The numbers are staggering. The audacity is astonishing. It amounts to a major assault on the uniquely American principles that have made our country exceptional,” said Smith.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1158Requests submitted by Congressman Lamar Smith for the FY 2010 federal appropriations process&nbsp;are publicly posted here.&nbsp;Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1157House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today rebuked the Obama administration for instructing its officials to replace use of the term “Global War on Terror” with “Overseas Contingency Operation.” According to recent news reports, Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano has started referring to “terrorist attacks” as “man-caused disasters.” And earlier this month, the Administration abandoned the use of “enemy combatants” when referring to Guantanamo Bay detainees.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1156Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today supported the Administration’s efforts to address border violence, but expressed concern about the specifics of the plan.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1154Mr. Chairman, the American people are rightly outraged by the $165 million in bonuses recently given to AIG executives. Using taxpayer dollars intended to save struggling companies to pay instead for bonuses is hard to believe. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1155Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Representatives Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Steve King (R-IA), Howard Coble (R-NC), Trent Franks (R-AZ), James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Ted Poe (R-TX), Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Jack Kingston (R-GA), Brian Bilbray (R-CA), John Carter (R-TX), Sue Myrick (R-NC), Patrick McHenry (R-NC), Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA), Henry Brown (R-SC), Donald Manzullo (R-IL), John Culberson (R-TX), K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), Phil Gingrey (R-GA), Paul Broun (R-GA), Dan Burton (R-IN), and Gregg Harper (R-MS) today sent a letter to Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce regarding the Chamber’s opposition to the federal government’s E-Verify program. Such opposition is in conflict with the Chamber’s stated desire to help businesses and American workers. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1153In the face of our serious financial crisis, President Obama, Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid are again telling the American people that special interests are more important than jobs, retirement savings, and economic growth. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1151House Republicans today introduced legislation to reauthorize key national security provisions that are set to expire in 2009. <br><br>Following the attacks of September 11, the USA PATRIOT Act was enacted to help federal law enforcement and intelligence officials address the new terrorist threat. In 2006, after nearly two years of congressional debate, all but two provisions of the PATRIOT Act and one provision of the Intelligence Reform Act were reauthorized and made permanent.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1152Today Congressmen Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the Republican High Technology Working Group (HTWG), Lamar Smith, Vice Chairman of the HTWG, and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, a member of the HTWG and the Ranking Member of the Education and Labor Committee, announced their opposition to the ‘Employee Free Choice Act’, legislation that strikes a huge blow to the privacy rights of workers throughout the country. This legislation would effectively eliminate secret ballots in workplace organizing elections.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1150House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced a bill to reauthorize grant programs that help keep kids safe from sexual predators. In 2006, Congress passed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act to strengthen federal laws against child predators. Unfortunately, several programs established in the Act are scheduled to expire in 2009.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1148The House today passed the “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009” (H.R. 1106) by a vote of 234-191. The bill allows homeowners facing foreclosure to petition bankruptcy judges to cram-down the amount of money they owe on their primary residences.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1149House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Representative Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) have introduced legislation to provide an effective and safe means for the disposal of unused or unwanted pharmaceuticals. The Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009 aims to help prevent prescription drug abuse and minimize contamination of the nation’s water supply caused by the improper disposal of pharmaceuticals.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1147Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $143,000 for two community health centers in Real County was included at his request in the FY2009 omnibus bill, which passed the House of Representatives last week.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1142Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that federal funding for Bexar County will be included at his request in the FY2009 omnibus bill expected to pass the House of Representatives today. <br><br>“Requesting the use of taxpayers’ dollars is a responsibility that I take very seriously and I feel strongly that these projects reflect that,” said Smith. “I am confident that this federal funding will have a positive impact on the economy, safety, environment and health of San Antonio.”Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1143Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that $450,000 in federal funding for San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. will be included at his request in the FY2009 omnibus bill expected to pass the House of Representatives this week. The funding will be used to assist faith-based and community-based organizations to combat juvenile delinquency on the East Side of San Antonio.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1144Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today called on House Democrats to hold a hearing on the surge in drug-related violence on the U.S.-Mexico border. The violence is attributed to Mexican drug cartels, fighting turf battles and competing to control the U.S. drug trade markets.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1145Congressman Lamar Smith and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison announced today that $1,957,000 for the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerr County will be included, at their request, in the FY2009 omnibus bill expected to pass the House of Representatives today.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1146Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement on HR 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, which passed the house by a vote of 245 to 178. <br><br>“The omnibus bill, taken as a whole, with its $32 billion increase in government spending from the previous year, represents the largest one-year hike in annual appropriated spending percentage since the Carter administration, with the exception of immediately after September 11.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1138Representatives Lamar Smith (TX-21) and John Carter (TX-31) today announced that $2,612,500 for Capitol Metro and $350,000 for the Austin Police Department will be included at their request in the omnibus funding bill expected to pass the House of Representatives this week.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1139Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that federal funding for Travis County will be included at his request in the FY2009 omnibus bill expected to pass the House of Representatives this week: <br><br>“Requesting the use of the taxpayers’ dollars is a responsibility that I take very seriously and I feel strongly that these projects reflect that,” said Smith. “This federal funding will help keep our community safe from crime, prevent flooding, and assist the disabled, including senior citizens and veterans.”Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1140Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that federal funding for Comal County will be included at his request in the FY2009 omnibus bill expected to pass the House of Representatives this week: <br><br>“Requesting the use of the taxpayers’ dollars is a responsibility that I take very seriously and I feel strongly that these projects reflect that,” said Smith. “This is about Main Street. It will help teens turn from lives of crime, prevent flooding, make a historic court house safer and more accessible, and enhance the downtown economy.”Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1141Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that $950,000 in federal funding for City of San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston infrastructure improvements will be included at his request, along with Congressman Gonzalez, in the FY2009 omnibus bill expected to pass the House of Representatives this week. The funding will be used to extend, widen and restripe Harry Wurzbach Road and Rittiman Road.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1137Members of Congress Lamar Smith (TX-21), Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today touted nearly $11.2 million secured in funding for projects in the Fiscal Year 2009 omnibus Appropriations bill including $10 million for the San Antonio Channel Improvement Project on the San Antonio River and $1,187,500 for various airfield improvements at the San Antonio International Airport.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1136House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Senator John Cornyn have introduced legislation that directs Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to retain subscriber information for up to two years. The Internet Safety Act (H.R. 1076) helps law enforcement officials identify users who upload and view explicit child pornography.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1134This monstrosity of a so-called economic stimulus is so detrimental in so many ways, that it’s difficult to decide what to mention first. It’s loaded with slow-moving Washington spending with numerous pet projects that won’t create jobs. What it does create is more than 30 new federal programs. And it exploits our economic crisis to ram through a series of liberal policies that have nothing to do with job creation, such as turning back the clock on successful welfare reform and setting the stage for the government takeover of your healthcare decisions, which will jeopardize the healthcare of seniors.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1135Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today joined other House Republicans in urging the Obama Administration to maintain an independent Census Bureau. Recent news reports indicate that the Obama White House is considering an unprecedented shift in management of the 2010 census by requiring the Director of the Census Bureau to report directly to political appointees in the White House.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1131Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Congressman Lamar Smith yesterday on the House Floor made the following statement in support of H.Con.Res. 35, recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP: <br><br>“Mr. Speaker, I support House Concurrent Resolution 35, which recognizes the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP. For a century now, the NAACP has fought to bring justice and racial equality to all of America.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1132Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, today was joined by 19 Republican members of the Texas Delegation in calling on President Obama to keep Texas safe from Guantanamo Bay detainees. Recent news reports have listed Texas facilities as possible locations to house the detainees once the Guantanamo Bay detention facility is closed. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1133Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today joined a bipartisan group of members in calling for the direct election of all Senators, including those who would fill vacancies. The members introduced a constitutional amendment that requires all Senators to be elected by the people of the state.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1130Today at the Christmas Gallery -- a locally-owned small business -- as the federal government considers one of the largest spending sprees in the nation’s history, Congressman Lamar Smith outlined the true cost of the economic stimulus package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1129Citing that the bill fails to stimulate the economy and may make matters worse, Congressman Lamar Smith today voted against H.R. 1 – The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bill passed the House, 244 – 188. During the floor debate of the legislation, Smith made the following statement:Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1127House Republicans today introduced legislation to prohibit federal courts from ordering the release or transfer of Gitmo detainees into the U.S. The Enemy Combatant Detention Review Act (H.R. 630) establishes clear rules regarding the detention of known terrorists. President Obama today signed an executive order to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, raising concerns about the release of dangerous detainees. Ranking Member Smith issued the following statement regarding this new legislation:Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1128Congressman Lamar Smith this week announced that Canyon Lake Fire/EMS will receive a $975,420 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The federal funding comes from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program, which is intended to support the hiring of firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1126Congressman Lamar Smith voted today against H.R. 384, the TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) Reform and Accountability Act, which passed the House 260 to 166. The legislation will place taxpayers on the hook for an additional $350 billion investment for a Treasury program that has been managed with little transparency, no accountability, and in a way entirely inconsistent with how it was sold to Congress. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1125For 220 years, the peaceful transition of power represented by the inauguration of a new president has distinguished the United States as unique among the nations of the world. The swearing-in of Barack Obama is our 56th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration. <br><br>Although the location of and the manner in which the inauguration is celebrated has changed over the years, the continuity of our republic and the pledge to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” have endured.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1123Congressman Lamar Smith this week voted in favor of H. Res. 50, which honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Senator Claiborne Pell, who passed away on January 1, 2009, at the age of 90 in Newport, Rhode Island. Federal Pell Grants, which bear his name, have helped more than 54 million low- and middle-income students attend college and achieve their educational goals.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1124Arguing that it undermines private health insurance and does not do enough to cover low-income uninsured kids, Congressman Lamar Smith today opposed the Democratic Majority’s bill – H.R. 2 – to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The bill passed the House 289 to 139.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1122Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today announced that for the new Congress he will serve on three House Committees: Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Science. <br><br>Smith was re-elected to serve as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and was re-appointed as the second most senior Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee and the third most senior Republican on the House Science and Technology Committee.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1121“The sovereign nation of Israel – a democracy and our steadfast ally – is entirely justified in taking military action in the Gaza strip to defend itself from the terrorist organization Hamas, which indiscriminately targets Israeli civilians and uses innocent Palestinians as human shields.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1120Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) and Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) today made a friendly wager over the outcome of tonight’s Tostitos Fiesta Bowl between No. 3 Texas (11-1) and No. 10 Ohio State (10-2). <br><br>Smith, whose congressional district includes UT, bet Kilroy, who represents OSU, pecan pie and Amy’s Ice Cream from Austin against chocolate buckeyes and Jeni’s Ice Creams from Columbus.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1118Today President Bush announced a $17.4 billion rescue package for the Detroit auto makers that allows them to avoid bankruptcy. The money will come from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Earlier this week, Congressman Lamar Smith joined other House Republicans in signing a letter to the President opposing the use of TARP funds for an auto bailout.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1119Congressman Lamar Smith and a bipartisan group of House members this week wrote President Bush to ask that he direct the Treasury to suspend required minimum distribution rules for IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s for the 2008 tax year, and allow recontributions by those who have already made mandatory withdrawals this year.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1116Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) was re-elected today to serve as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee for the 111th Congress. As the highest ranking Republican on the Committee, Congressman Smith shapes the Republican agenda for Committee issues including immigration, national security, intellectual property and law enforcement.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1117Congressman Lamar Smith today voted against H.R. 7321, the $14 billion taxpayer-funded auto bailout proposed by House Democratic leaders, which passed by a vote of 237 to 170. He issued the following statement: <br><br>“This is an expensive way to put off a real solution. The proposal does not provide enough money to overcome the fatal flaws of Detroit’s business model and yet it makes matters worse by delaying the very restructuring needed for the industry to become profitable and competitive.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1115Today, Congressman Lamar Smith was re-elected to the House Republican Steering Committee to represent the 20 Republican Members of Congress from Texas. The 29-member House Steering Committee appoints members and chairmen of committees.Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1114The Inauguration Committee has informed us that every Member of the House of Representatives will receive 198 tickets to the Inauguration Swearing-In Ceremony. <br><br>The number of requests that I have received is significantly higher than the number of tickets available. As a result, my office is no longer accepting requests for tickets. Please continue to monitor the 21st District’s website where we will keep you posted in the unlikely event that more tickets become available.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1113The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has issued the following information regarding the availability of tickets for the 56th Presidential Inaugural Ceremony on January 20, 2009: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1111On Monday, President Bush signed a bill into law that protects American innovations and ensures intellectual property enforcement will remain a priority for future Administrations. The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act of 2008 (S. 3325) received strong bipartisan support in Congress, passing the House by a vote of 381-41 and the Senate by unanimous consent.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1112Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding recent reports that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) submitted fraudulent voter registration information.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1110Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that San Antonio College (SAC) was selected to receive a $1,188,989 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Cost Reduction program. The federal funding will be used to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math from SAC and Texas State University.Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1109Congressman Lamar Smith today visited Presto Printing to meet with San Antonio small business leaders and to discuss how the credit crisis is affecting the local business community. He was joined by Presto Printing President Wanda Chandler Rohm, San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) President Mike Harris, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of San Antonio Chairwoman Michelle Seward Davis, and ABC President Steven Schultz.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1108“Much of our economic crisis today is rooted in misguided policies of the past. Permitting home mortgages with nothing down was a disaster waiting to happen when home prices fell. Unfortunately, all the bad mortgages and the resulting credit crisis have dragged down our economy and threatened the financial well-being of all Americans.Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1104Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that at his request $360,000 from FEMA for the City of New Braunfels Flood Project was included in the Continuing Resolution spending bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives. The funding will be used for planning and engineering to address persistent flooding that affects the ability of emergency services to access the city.Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1105Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that at his request $1.2 million in Defense appropriations for the University of Texas at Austin was included in the Continuing Resolution spending bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives. The funding will be used to establish a research and education program for enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the cutting-edge field of next generation manufacturing processes and systems.Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1106Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that at his request $1.6 million in Defense appropriations for Albany Engineered Composites was included in the Continuing Resolution spending bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives. The Boerne firm will use the funding for their work on a crucial component of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Short Take-off and Vertical Landing (STOVL).Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1107This week, the House of Representatives passed HR 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, by a vote of 370-58. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that government services, even more critical than ever in this time of uncertainty, will continue to work for the American people. This legislation also includes millions of dollars in disaster relief to help the people of Texas’s Gulf Coast who were hit so hard by Hurricane Ike last weekend, more than 10,000 of whom were received in San Antonio. It also adds an additional $4.1 billion to care for our wounded veterans, part of the tremendous increases in veterans’ health care funding over the past two years.Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1103Congressman Lamar Smith today applauded the news that the renewal of the 26-year moratorium on offshore and oil shale energy production will be dropped from a stopgap spending bill to fund the federal government, according to House Appropriations Committee Chair David Obey.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1102Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that he is an original cosponsor of H.CON.RES. 417, which calls on Congress to continue working until a comprehensive “all of the above” energy bill – as favored by two thirds of the American people – is enacted into law. Congress is scheduled to adjourn on September 26 and Speaker Pelosi refuses to allow debate and a vote on such legislation.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1101Congressman Lamar Smith today opposed HR 6899 – the energy bill drafted in secret by the Democratic Majority -- calling it a cynical hoax that claims to open American off-shore oil and gas to development, but actually prohibits exploration of 80 to 85 percent of those vast resources. <br><br>“This Democratic plan will continue to make the United States the only nation in the world that refuses to use its own resources to solve its own problems,” said Congressman Smith.Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1100Congressman Lamar Smith&nbsp;was briefed today by officials from Fort Sam Houston Garrison, FEMA, and U.S. Army North, which helps coordinate emergency preparedness and response efforts at the federal, state and local levels.<br><br>Congressman Smith&nbsp;then met with District Fire Chief Nim Kidd, Emergency Management Coordinator for San Antonio’s Office of Emergency Management. After the meeting, Congressman Smith and Chief Kidd&nbsp;visited a first responder shelter at Port San Antonio. <br>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1099Congressman Lamar Smith sharply criticized the Democratic Majority today for ignoring the American people’s calls for an “all of the above” energy plan to help lower gas prices. Rather than allow a vote on such a bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi instead chose to introduce legislation that will permanently lock up 80 percent of the energy resources located off our shores.Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1098This summer, many Americans had to choose between putting expensive gas in their cars to go on vacation or putting food on their tables. But consumers aren’t the only ones who get hit at the pump. Across the country, high fuel costs squeeze budgets of police and sheriff departments, forcing some to cut back on patrols and hiring new officers.Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1097Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today met with Austin Mayor Will Wynn, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo and Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton to discuss the challenges faced by law enforcement due to high gas prices. Across the country, sky-high fuel costs have squeezed budgets, forcing some police and sheriff departments to cut back on patrols and hiring new officers.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1096According to Congressman Lamar Smith, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s latest energy proposal only masquerades as a comprehensive energy plan and does not take the steps overwhelmingly supported by the American people to free us from dependence on foreign oil.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1092Congressman Lamar Smith today cosponsored legislation, HR 6763, the Digital Television Coupon Extension Act, to extend the eligibility period of coupons for digital television converter boxes from three months to six months.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1093Congressman Lamar Smith this week voted in favor of the Conference Report on the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, which passed with broad bipartisan support. The legislation, which seeks to make college more affordable and accessible, combines the House and Senate versions of the bill.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1094Today the House passed HR 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations Bill. In addition to allocating critical funds for veteran’s healthcare, this year’s spending bill also fully funds the Base Realignment and Closure efforts for FY2009 at $9.1 billion and includes federal funds for projects in San Antonio totaling an investment of $236.1 million.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1095Today Representatives Lamar Smith (TX-21), Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23) and&nbsp;Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20)&nbsp;met with Undersecretary Jay Cohen of the Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to discuss the potential for a new National Bio Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). San Antonio was selected as one of five finalists for the site out of an initial seventeen proposals.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1090Congressman Lamar Smith today met with New Braunfels High School teacher Cari Gray, who was selected to represent the 21st Congressional District in the House Fellows Program. Gray, who teaches U.S. history, government and economics, was one of 24 teachers invited to Washington, D.C. this summer for an intensive workshop on the history and practice of the House of Representatives.Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1091Congressman Lamar Smith today strongly criticized Democratic Majority leaders for their decision to adjourn the House for five weeks rather than hold a vote on the American Energy Act (H.R. 6566). Recent polls show that more than 75% of Americans favor development of vast American energy resources to help lower gasoline prices and break dependence on foreign oil.Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1089Today, during a visit to the San Antonio Food Bank, Congressman Lamar Smith urged Congress to act before the August recess to address rising gas and food prices, which squeeze household budgets and force more people to turn to food banks for help. The San Antonio Food Bank has seen the need for its services more than double in the past year.Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1087Today, Congressman Lamar Smith became an original cosponsor of HR 6566: The American Energy Act – a comprehensive measure that will increase the supply of American-made energy, improve conservation and efficiency, and promote renewable and alternative energy technologies. House Republicans will push for a&nbsp;vote on the legislation before Congress adjourns for the August recess.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1088Congressman Lamar Smith today announced a total of $610,000 in grants from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to the University of Texas at Austin. The federal funding will support junior faculty development in nuclear engineering and a summer nuclear engineering institute for Texas and Big-12 undergraduates.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1086Congressman Lamar Smith today met with Josie R. Williams, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), to discuss a permanent fix to Medicare physician payments. This comes on the heels of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, which became law last week thanks to a veto override that Smith supported.Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1085Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement on President Bush’s announcement that he will lift the executive ban on the exploration of oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) far off U.S. shores:Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1080Washington, D.C. — Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the D.C. gun ban and uphold the Second Amendment rights of D.C. residents: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1081Washington, D.C. — Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution to permit the death penalty as a punishment for the rape of a child under the age of twelve. Ranking Member Smith was joined by Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Tom Feeney (R-Florida) and Ric Keller (R-Florida) in introducing the resolution.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1082Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (Texas-21), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Congressman John Carter (TX-31), member of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced that $350,000 has been approved for the Austin Police Department. The funding is included as part of the 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations bill. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1084Washington, D.C. – Representatives Lamar Smith (TX-21), Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23), Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that they have secured $2.4 million for San Antonio projects from the House Committee on Appropriations. These projects include: $1.4 million for the Mission Reach San Antonio Channel Improvement Project, $523,000 million for the Guadalupe and San Antonio River Basins Project and $500,000 for the Bexar County Solar Project.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1077Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Lamar Smith (R-Texas), Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) today introduced legislation to stop rogue pharmacies operating on the Internet and protect the safety of consumers who fill legitimate prescriptions online. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1078Washington, D.C. — Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a challenge by environmental groups to the construction of a fence on the U.S.-Mexico border: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1076Ranking Member Smith: Madam Speaker, after nearly a year of delays and months of negotiations, the House will finally vote today on compromise legislation that gives our Intelligence Community the tools it needs to protect America.Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1074Washington, D.C. – House and Senate leaders today reached an agreement on legislation to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The proposed legislation modernizes tools and laws governing the surveillance of foreign terrorists and spies and enhances civil liberties protections. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1075Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, today joined San Antonio Members of Congress Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23) and Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20) to announce the approval of $863 million for the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) plan.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1073Washington, D.C. — The House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that provides $608 million in federal funding to state and local law enforcement officials to help fight crime and keep communities safe. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG) allocates funds based on state population and crime statistics. The bill will now be scheduled for a vote on the House floor. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1071Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today met with Police Chief Art Acevedo to discuss recent reports regarding violent crime in Austin. On June 9, the FBI released its Uniform Crime Report (UCR) detailing statistics and tracking trends for violent crime nationwide. Despite an overall decrease nationally, some cities still experienced a rise in crime, including Austin. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1072Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today met with Police Chief William McManus to discuss recent reports regarding violent crime in San Antonio. On June 9, the FBI released its Uniform Crime Report (UCR) detailing statistics and tracking trends for violent crime nationwide. Despite an overall decrease nationally, some cities still experienced a rise in crime, including San Antonio. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1067Washington, D.C. — In recent years, the Blackberry has been the hottest accessory for Capitol Hill staff and Congressmen. But lately, something new can be found clipped to the belts of Congressman Lamar Smith and his staff members. For the past three weeks, Congressional staffers have not only been checking their email, but their pedometers as well. That’s because Congressman Smith’s office is participating in the BlueCross BlueShield Capitol Hill Challenge.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1068Washington, D.C. — Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision to grant foreign terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay the constitutional right to challenge their detention.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1069Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today joined other Congressional leaders, policy makers and private sector companies in launching the “National Partnership for Safe Computing,” an effort to promote better awareness of online safety and cyber security. <br><br>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1066Washington, D.C. — The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008, a bill to extend the federal DNA backlog processing program through 2014. Introduced in January 2008, the Debbie Smith Act is sponsored by Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX). Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1070Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX): In 1986, Congress made it unlawful for employers to knowingly employ illegal immigrants. Congress also required employers to check the identity and work eligibility documents of all new employees. Unfortunately, the easy availability of counterfeit documents soon made a mockery of this process. Employers who didn’t want to hire illegal immigrants had no choice but to accept documents they knew were likely to be false. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1064Washington, D.C. – The FBI today released the Unified Crime Report (UCR) detailing statistics and tracking trends for violent crime nationwide. Despite an overall decrease nationally, some cities still experienced a rise in crime.Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1065Washington, D.C. – The FBI today released the Unified Crime Report (UCR) detailing statistics and tracking trends for violent crime nationwide. Despite an overall decrease nationally, some cities still experienced a rise in crime.Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1063Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed legislation to expand innovation and research in the field of nanotechnology by a vote of 407-6. In May 2008, Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) joined Ranking Member Ralph Hall (R-TX) and Science Committee Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN) in introducing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act (H.R. 5940), which strengthens the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) by adding several provisions to encourage nanotechnology education, research and economic development. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1061Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) met with members of the First Baptist Church of Boerne in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues of importance to the church and pray for our nation. Part of a ministry called Pastors’ Prayer Partners, ten 6th graders and their sponsors from First Baptist Boerne traveled this week to D.C. in order to meet with government leaders and pray about issues facing America today.Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1062Washington, D.C. — Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today received an award for his dedication to reducing sexual violence and commitment to helping victims of sexual assault. The Rape, Abuse &amp; Incest National Network (RAINN) presented Congressman Smith with their annual Crime Fighter Award, which recognizes Congressional support of sexual assault issues, bipartisan efforts and leadership in pursuing legislation. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1060This past Memorial Day weekend, I had the opportunity to sit down and eat lunch with about 25 soldiers at Fort Sam Houston. It was a time for me to thank them for their service and remember the sacrifices of military in the past and the present. It was very enjoyable to talk to these impressive young men and women who are serving our country. I spoke with one soldier about hunting in Texas this year and another soldier told me she was training to be a dentist.Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1058Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1056Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1057Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) voted against legislation today that includes a tax increase on hard working Americans. The Energy and Job Creation Act (H.R. 6049) contains $56 billion in tax increases over ten years. The bill does contain some tax cuts but they are simply one-year extensions of current law and will not be permanent.Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1055House Republicans today introduced legislation to put an end to the arbitrary visa lottery system that randomly awards visas to prospective immigrants without considering the overall needs of the American economy. The bill, sponsored by Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX), reallocates the 55,000 annual visas currently awarded by the lottery system to holders of advanced degrees from American universities whose skills in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics are critically needed by American employers. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1054This week, thousands of police officers from around the country will travel to Washington D.C. for National Police Week. The occasion provides Congress with the opportunity to honor those who have given their lives to protect our families, constituents and communities.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1052The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act of 2007 (H.R. 4279) by a vote of 410-11. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) introduced the PRO-IP Act in December 2007. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1053Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) announced today that the Office of the Historian has selected Ms. Cari Gray to participate in the 2008 House Fellows Program. Ms. Gray teaches at New Braunfels High School in New Braunfels, Texas. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1051Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1050Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1049Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1048The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the “Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2007” by a voice vote. The bill makes permanent an antitrust exemption for colleges and universities who award financial aid solely on the basis of demonstrated need. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1047Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1046Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA) today introduced legislation to help facilitate the use of “orphan works,” while protecting the rights of copyright owners. “Orphan works” are copyrighted materials whose owners cannot be identified or located. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1045The U.S. Congress recently approved and sent to the President an economic stimulus bill. The bipartisan economic stimulus package represents a good effort to get money back to families and seniors as well.Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1043President Bush today signed into law the Second Chance Act of 2007 to help protect American communities by improving state and local reentry programs. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX), an original cosponsor of the Act, participated in today’s signing ceremony and issued the following statement.Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1044The United States Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its annual “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his strong voting record on business issues in Congress.Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1042Ranking Member Lamar Smith today issued the following statement regarding the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) cost estimate for Representative Shuler’s Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act (SAVE Act).Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1041Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1040Ranking Member Lamar Smith today issued the following statement regarding H-1B visa reform. On March 14, Ranking Member Smith introduced a bill to address American companies’ immediate need for high-tech, specialty workers. The “Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act (SUSTAIN Act)” raises the annual cap for H-1B visas from 65,000 to 195,000 for 2008 and 2009. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1039Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1038Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1037Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1035Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1036Ranking Member Lamar Smith today introduced a bill to address American companies’ immediate need for high-tech, specialty workers. The “Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act (SUSTAIN Act)” raises the annual cap for H-1B visas to 195,000 for 2008 and 2009. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1034Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1032Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1033Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1030Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1031Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will permanently designate San Antonio International Airport as an “Airport of First Landing” for private aircraft.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1029Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1026Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1025Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1024The “Academy Day” program will feature information about the nomination process involved in securing appointments to the academies. Midshipmen and cadets from the U.S. Naval Academy, Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy will be on hand to meet with prospective students and their families. In addition, Academy Liaison Officers will be available. Congressional staff members will be at the “Academy Day” event to assist prospective applicants. <br>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1023<font size=2>Congressman Smith will host an Education and Federal Financial Aid Workshop for area high school students, parents, counselors and teachers interested in learning about the application process for college tuition assistance.</font>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1022Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1021Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1020Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1018Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1019Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1017Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1016Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1015Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1012Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1013Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1011This week Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) delivered six Veterans History Project (VHP) interviews that he has conducted to the Library of Congress. His interviews will be archived as part of the VHP collection and made available to researchers and the general public.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1009U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) will host a Passport Workshop for area residents who want to learn about new passport requirements and file an application for a passport. He will be joined by representatives from the United States Postal Service who will answer questions and assist with passport applications. <br><br>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1005<b>WASHINGTON</b><b> D.C.</b><b> -</b> House Republican members of a bipartisan task force considering another ethics entity besides the Ethics Committee declined to comment on a draft proposal released today by the panel’s chair, Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA).Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1008Washington, D.C. — Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today introduced legislation to protect American communities from convicted crack offenders. This bill ensures that an estimated 20,000 criminals will not be released before serving their full prison sentence. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1006Washington D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved energy legislation that will increase fuel economy standards and raise the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The Energy Independence and Security Act also requires increased energy efficiency standards for consumer appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators and freezers, and requires the federal government to substitute energy-efficient lighting for incandescent bulbs. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1007Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today voted for the “Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National (OPEN) Government Act,” which improves public access to information by strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1003Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1004Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1002<font id=tmpPasteIE>Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21), a senior member of the Texas Congressional Delegation, today hosted an education and federal financial aid workshop. Area students, parents, counselors and teachers interested in learning about the application process for college tuition assistance attended the workshop. <br><br><a href="Media/PDFs/FINAID.pdf" target=_blank>Click here to view the presentation.<br></a><br></font>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1001<p align=left><font face=Arial><font size=2>U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21), a senior member of the Texas Congressional Delegation, will host an education and federal financial aid workshop.&nbsp; Area students, parents, counselors and teachers interested in learning about the application process for college tuition assistance are welcome to attend.<br></font></font></p>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=1000Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=998Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=999Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=996Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=997Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=995Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=992Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=993Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=994Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=991Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=988Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=989Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=990Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=987Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=986Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=985Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=984Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=982Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=983Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=979Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=980Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=981Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=978Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=976<font face=Arial size=2>Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today announced that he has redesigned his office website. The website can still be found at, http://lamarsmith.house.gov.<br><br>“I hope that constituents find the new site user-friendly and informative,” said Congressman Smith. “The new design will make it a one stop source to better serve the people in my District.”</font>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=977Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=974Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=975Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=972Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=973Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=971Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=969Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=970Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=965Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=968Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=967Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=966Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Ranking Member Lamar Smith’s (R-TX) “Patent Reform Act of 2007” (H.R. 1908) by a vote of 220-175. The bill represents the most significant update to patent law since the 1952 Act was written. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=963Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=962Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=961Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=959Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=960Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=958Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=956Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=957Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=951Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=954Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=955Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=949<font face="Times New Roman"><font size=3><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Times New Roman" size=3>Washington</font></span></b><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Times New Roman" size=3>, D.C.</font> </span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">– <font face="Times New Roman" size=3>House Republicans today introduced legislation to help law enforcement officials combat violent crime, prevent terrorism and protect America’s children from sexual predators.</font> </span></font></font>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=948<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size=3><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>Washington, DC -</strong> Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today announced that he has obtained $2 million for the USDA Knipling-Bushland Livestock Insect Research Laboratory. The funds were included in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administrations Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations. </font></font></font></span>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=947Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=945Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $1.5 million for VIA Metropolitan Transit to help modernize a 60-year-old maintenance facility, which is the key piece of infrastructure that sustains the daily operations of one of the nation’s largest transit systems. The funds were included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=946<font face="Times New Roman" size=3><strong>Washington, DC </strong>- Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today announced that he has obtained $400,000 to help fund projects in Austin. The funds were included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.</font>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=943Washington, D.C. – The Committee on the Judiciary today passed Ranking Member Lamar Smith’s (R-TX) “Patent Reform Act of 2007” (H.R. 1908) by a voice vote. The bill represents the most significant update to patent law since the 1952 Act was written.Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=944Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith has announced that San Antonio has been awarded a $6.75 million grant through the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI) at the Department of Homeland Security.Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=942Washington, DC – Today several Austin area Congressmen announced that the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been awarded more than $6 million in grants from the Department of Transportation.Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=939Washington, DC – Today several San Antonio Congressmen announced that they have secured more than $3 million for San Antonio projects.Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=940Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $375,000 to help fund the City of Kerrville Police Department. The funds were included in the Commerce, Justice and Science Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=941Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $150,000 to help fund the City of Austin Police Department. The funds were included in the Commerce, Justice and Science Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=936Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $200,000 to help fund three, community libraries in Bandera County. The funds were included in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=937Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $150,000 to help fund a teaching laboratory at Trinity University. The funds were included in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=938Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $100,000 to help fund the Rainbow Senior Center in Boerne. The funds were included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=935Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved the “Court Security Improvement Act of 2007,” (H.R. 660) co-sponsored by Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX).Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=933Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) this week conducted three interviews to kick off his participation in the Veterans History Project (VHP).Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=934Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith has announced that the University of Texas (Austin) has been awarded a $280,844 grant through the Department of Education.Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=932Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today issued the following statement on the defeat on the Senate amnesty bill:Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=931Washington D.C. – The House Science and Technology Committee today approved major solar energy legislation introduced by Congressman Lamar Smith.Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=929Washington, DC – Today several San Antonio Congressmen announced that they have obtained $500,000 for the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) to replace and expand the water and wastewater infrastructure. San Antonio has more than 9,000 miles of water and sewer mains buried below the 560 square miles that the SAWS serves.Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=930Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $300,000 to help expand the boundaries of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The funds were included in the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill that passed the Committee on Appropriations.Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=928Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved a civil rights bill cosponsored by Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) known as the “Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007,” (H.R. 923).Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=927Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Ranking Member Lamar Smith (TX-21) today introduced a resolution calling for full enforcement of all current immigration laws. Smith’s resolution outlines 12 ways in which a lack of enforcement has led to increased illegal immigration.Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=925Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed the “Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill”, (H.R. 2642), which was supported by Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21).Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=926Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−San Antonio) issued the following statement regarding the San Antonio Spurs fourth NBA Championship:Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=924Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved the “Court Security Improvement Act of 2007,” (H.R. 660) co-sponsored by Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX).Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=923Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved the “Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007,” (H.R. 923) co-sponsored by Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX).Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=922Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) asserted the Administration’s failure to enforce current immigration laws has contributed to America’s illegal immigration problem.Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=921Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today issued the following statement on the defeat on the Senate amnesty bill:Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=920Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=918Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today advised Texans in the 21st Congressional District with plans to travel outside the country in the coming months to apply for passports at least three months in advance. Many Americans have been experiencing delays with the processing of their U.S. passport applications.Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=919Washington, D.C. – Speaking at a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia yesterday, President Bush said the following: “Those determined to find fault with this bill will always be able to look at a narrow slice of it and find something they don`t like. If you want to kill the bill, if you don`t want to do what`s right for America, you can pick one little aspect out of it.”Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=917Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today sent a letter to OMB Director Rob Portman about a published report that a U.S. government contractor hired illegal immigrants.Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=915Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives this week passed measures offered by Judiciary Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) that would strengthen disclosure of political campaign contributions and lobbying activities.Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=916Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today asked Mothers Against Drunk Drivers President Glynn Birch to insist that the Senate add a requirement to its immigration bill that would make drunk driving a deportable offense.Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=911Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) voted for legislation that improves outreach and assistance to veterans and that provides chiropractic care for veterans.Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=912Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today asked union leaders to join him in speaking out against the Senate bill because of its temporary worker program.Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=913Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed a lobbying reform bill that is almost identical to legislation Republicans passed on the House floor last year.Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=914Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted for the “U.S. Troops Readiness, Veterans` Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act” (H.R. 2206). This bill provides the necessary funding for troops to succeed in Iraq and Afghanistan.Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=910Washington, D.C. – Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) welcomed local San Antonio community leader Willie Mitchell to share his expertise during a Judiciary Committee hearing on the “Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007.”Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=908Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency to support and expedite the request made by the San Antonio International Airport (SAIA) to be assigned permanent status as a “Designated Airport.”Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=909Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=904Washington, D.C. – The House Intellectual Property Subcommittee today approved Ranking Member Lamar Smith’s (R-TX) bipartisan patent reform bill known as the “Patent Reform Act of 2007” (H.R. 1908). The bipartisan bill, which Smith cosponsored with Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA), represents the biggest change to patent law since the 1952 Act was written.Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=905Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today called the Senate immigration amnesty proposal a bad deal that puts short-term political interests ahead of the long-term interests of the American worker.Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=906Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today passed a lobbying reform bill similar to legislation Republicans passed on the House floor last year.Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=907Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) voted against legislation today that includes the second largest tax increase in American history. This fiscal year 2008 budget bill would raise taxes at least $217 billion by 2012.Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=903Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today called the Democrats’ lobbying reform bill a repeat of last year’s Republican-led provisions.Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=902Washington, D.C. – A law enforcement funding bill cosponsored by Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) was approved by the House of Representatives today. The COPS bill (H.R. 1700) is a product of the House Judiciary Committee, for which Smith serves as Ranking Member.Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=901Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=900Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=899Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted for the “Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act” (H.R. 1873). The bill expands small business opportunities in the federal marketplace.Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=898Washington, D.C. – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (TX-21), along with a group of his congressional colleagues, sent a letter to all Members of the Senate urging them to reject any bill that grants amnesty to illegal immigrants.Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=897Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) held a telephone town meeting last night from his office in Washington, D.C. He spoke with constituents in Bandera, Comal, Kendall, Kerr and Real counties for more than an hour.Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=896Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) and fellow Austin Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) today introduced bipartisan legislation for increasing the use of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The “Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2007” will encourage the production and create awareness of plug-in hybrid vehicles.Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=895Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) will introduce legislation on Monday for increasing the use of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The “Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2007” will encourage the production and create awareness of plug-in hybrid vehicles.Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=893Washington, DC – The Special Task Force on Ethics Enforcement held its first public hearing pledging to find workable solutions on ethics reform.Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=894Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=891Washington, DC – On Thursday April 19, 2007 beginning at 1:00 PM, the Special Task Force on Ethics Enforcement will hold a public hearing. It will take place in the Longworth House Office Building, room 1310. The task force is charged with considering whether to create an independent ethics enforcement entity and reporting its conclusions back to the House.Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=892Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) has joined the Congressional Caucus for Freedom of the Press. The bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Caucus for Freedom of the Press was established in May 2006.Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=890Washington, DC – The United States Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its annual “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his strong voting record on business issues in the last session of the 109th Congress.Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=889On Thursday April 19, 2007 beginning at 1:00 PM, the Special Task Force on Ethics Enforcement will hold a public hearing. It will take place in the Longworth House Office Building, room 1310.Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=888Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=886Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=887Washington, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives today approved a bill cosponsored by Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX). The bill is the “Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act” (H.R. 1130), which will help protect judges, their family members and other courthouse personnel by preventing disclosure of personal information that can be used to target and retaliate against members of our judiciary.Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=885Washington, DC – The Sunshine in Government Initiative (SGI), today honored Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) with a Sunshine Award for his commitment and work to strengthen open government and make more information available to the public.Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=883Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=884Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=881Congressman Lamar Smith has notified Trinity University that they have been awarded a $261,154 grant through the National Science Foundation.Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=882Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=880Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) has introduced the “Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007,” which improves public access to information by strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=879Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=877Congressman Lamar Smith has announced that the Canyon Lake Fire/EMS has been awarded a $56,082 grant through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Program. <br>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=878 Congressman Lamar Smith has notified the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department that they have been awarded a $76,950 grant through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Program.Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=876Washington, DC – Sunday’s implosion of the Intel building shell marks an explosive kick-off to the development of the western part of downtown Austin, Congressman Lamar Smith said.Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=874Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=875U.S. Representative Lamar Smith has reopened his Kerrville Congressional District Office after the recent redrawing of Congressional District boundaries.Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=873Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=872Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=871Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) voted today to honor the 98th Anniversary of the NAACP. House Concurrent Resolution 44 acknowledged the anniversary of the founding of the NAACP.Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=870Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=867U.S. Representative Lamar Smith has relocated his Travis County Congressional District Office to make it more convenient to Austin constituents after the recent redrawing of Congressional District boundaries.Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=864Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith voted no today on the Democrats’ continuing resolution (H.J. Res. 20) in order to protect funding for vital local programs.<br>“Unfortunately, this legislation slashes valuable funding and eliminates jobs,” Smith said<br>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=865Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) took his seat as the top-ranking Republican at the first Judiciary Committee hearing of the 110th Congress. In this hearing, Smith took issue with the Democrat’s criticism of presidential signing statements.Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=866Washington, D.C. – President Bush today signed into law Congressman Lamar Smith’s (TX-21) “Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act” (H.R. 4709), which protects citizens’ privacy by criminalizing the fraudulent sale or solicitation of confidential phone records.Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=863Washington, D.C. – Republican congressional leaders today announced that Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) will serve on the Judiciary, Homeland Security and Science Committees. In addition, Congressman Smith was chosen to serve as his party’s leader on the Judiciary Committee. <br>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=861Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today continued his efforts to save local military funding by urging support for H.R. 22. This legislation would prevent San Antonio military bases from losing over $126 million in new funding.Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=862Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=869Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=868Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=860Washington, D.C. – The Senate tonight unanimously approved Congressman Lamar Smith’s (TX-21) “Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act” (H.R. 4709), which protects citizens’ privacy by criminalizing the fraudulent sale or solicitation of confidential phone records. Smith’s bill passed the House last April by a vote of 409 to 0.Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=859Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) today was chosen to lead House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee. In his new role as Ranking Member, Congressman Smith will be the first Texan to hold that position.Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=858Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=856Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=857Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today asked the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CPB) to extend San Antonio International Airport’s (SAIA) designated port of entry status. The status, which applies to private aircraft, expires in November.Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=853Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today asked the Administration to increase annual funding for the United States Army. In a letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congressman Smith pointed out that Fort Sam Houston, which is located in the 21st Congressional District, was unable to pay its utility bill for three months. <br>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=855Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=848Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=851Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted for the “National Defense Authorization Act” H.R.5122). The bill provides pay raises for military personnel and body armor for troops in combat. It also protects TRICARE beneficiaries from premium increases.Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=852Washington D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved the “Alternative Energy Research and Development Act” (H.R. 6203). The bipartisan bill contained solar energy and plug-in hybrid vehicle initiatives Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) introduced in June.Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=845Washington, D.C. – A House subcommittee today approved Congressman Lamar Smith’s (TX-21) “Open Government Act” (H.R. 867). The legislation improves public access to information by strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=846Washington, D.C. – Congress last night approved a Department of Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 5631), which contained $2.3 million for local military projects. The funding was requested and secured by Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21).Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=847Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=844Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=843Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=854Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=841Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted in favor of two bills designed to uphold America’s immigration laws and protect communities from dangerous criminals.Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=838Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted in favor of the “Secure Fence Act” (H.R. 6061). Smith is an original co-sponsor of the legislation, which aims to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=839Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed ethics reform legislation aimed at increasing public scrutiny of spending measures known as “earmarks.”Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=840Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=837Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=835Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=836Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=834Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=832Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=833Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) Tuesday announced the award of $147,887 in federal funds to San Antonio’s Boysville Inc., for a program preventing juvenile delinquency that will serve 100 Boysville children each day.Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=831Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=842Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=830Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=829Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=828Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=827Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=825Washington D.C. – The House Science Committee today approved two energy bills sponsored by Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21). The “Solar Utilization Now Act of 2006 (SUN Act)” and the “Plug-In Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Act of 2006” provide federal grants to promote development and use of cleaner burning, reliable energy.Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=826Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=824Washington DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) has secured over $5 million in federal funding for local military projects. The funding obtained by Smith was included in the Department of Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 5631) approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last night. <br>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=821Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) secured $500,000 in federal funding for San Antonio transportation improvement projects. The funding Smith obtained was included the Transportation Appropriations Act of 2006 (H.R. 5576), which passed the United States House of Representatives today.Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=822Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) secured $2 million in federal funding for Austin-area transportation projects. The funding Smith obtained was included in the Transportation Appropriations Act of 2006 (H.R. 5576), which passed the United States House of Representatives today. <br>Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=820Washington D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21), a senior member of the House Science Committee, today unveiled major solar energy legislation in Austin, Texas. The “Solar Utilization Now Act of 2006,” or “SUN Act,” provides federal grants to help states conduct solar energy projects.Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=823Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=819Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today commented on the Administration’s border policies. <br>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=816Washington D.C. – The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property today approved Chairman Lamar Smith’s (TX-21) music licensing bill known as the “Section 115 Reform Act” (SIRA). This historic legislation, which passed by voice vote, will bring the multi-billion dollar music industry into the digital age.Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=817Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=818Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21), former Chair and current member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, today commented on the Administration’s comprehensive immigration reform plan.Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=814Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=812Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) expressed disappointment over the Senate-passed immigration bill that rewards illegal immigrants with amnesty and eventual citizenship. The “Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006” passed the United States Senate on May 25, by a vote of 62-36.Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=813Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=811Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=810Washington, D.C. – Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today introduced the “Orphan Works Act of 2006” (H.R. 5439), which creates new guidelines for use of copyrighted material when the original owner cannot be located.Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=809Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=808Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today unveiled draft legislation known as the “Plug-In Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Act of 2006.” Smith presented his proposal at a meeting of the House Science Subcommittee on Energy, which heard testimony on the potential market for these cars from Smith’s guest, Roger Duncan of Austin Energy. <br>Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=806Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=807Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=805Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=815Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=802Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted to approve the SAFE Port Act (H.R. 4954), which is designed to enhance port security. Smith is an original sponsor of the bill and a member of the Homeland Security Committee.<br>Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=803Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=804Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=801Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=800Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=799Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=797Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=798<br>WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved Congressman Lamar Smith’s (TX-21) “Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006” (H.R. 4709), which protects the privacy of citizens and law enforcement officials by criminalizing the fraudulent sale or solicitation of confidential phone records. The bipartisan legislation was approved by a vote of 409 to 0.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=796Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=795Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=849Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=794Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=790Washington, DC – Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today announced a new round of patent reform hearings by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts the Internet and Intellectual Property. The hearings to be held this spring are a follow-up to last year’s hearings that produced H.R. 2795, the “Patent Reform Act of 2005.”Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=789Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=788Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=793Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=791Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=786<br>Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the, “Children’s Safety and Violent Crimes Reduction Act of 2006,” (H.R. 4472) cosponsored by Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21). The legislation aims to protect children from sexual predators by strengthening criminal penalties and notification laws. <br><br>Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=787Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=850Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=785Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=782Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=783Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved IP Subcommittee Chairman Lamar Smith’s (TX-21) “Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act of 2006” (H.R. 4709), designed to protect the privacy of citizens and law enforcement officials by criminalizing the fraudulent sale or solicitation of confidential cell phone records. The bipartisan legislation was approved by voice vote.Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=784Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=781Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21), Co-Chairman of the Congressional High-Tech Working Group, stood with House leaders today to unveil the “Innovation & Competitiveness Act,” a package of bills designed to spur economic growth and keep America competitive in today’s global economy.Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=780Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today offered a statement on the Administration’s decision to once again extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for persons from El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. <br><br>Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=792Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=779Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=778Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21), Lloyd Doggett (TX-25) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) today introduced House Resolution 689, recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=774Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) will join President Bush and other members of the Texas Congressional Delegation today as they welcome college football’s national Champions, the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns to the White House. The UT football team also will be recognized in the House of Representatives later today when Congressman Smith delivers a floor speech congratulating the team on their undefeated season.Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=775Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=777Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=772Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=773Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) announced that they will introduce the “Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act of 2006.”Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=770Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) issued a statement in response to President Bush’s comments on a foreign worker program in the State of the Union Address.Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=771Washington, D.C. – Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) today welcomed the release of the “Report on Orphan Works” by the U.S. Copyright Office, which examines the difficulties faced when potential users of a copyrighted work cannot find the copyright owner to seek permission.Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=776Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=769Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=768Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=767The University of Texas’ Congressman lauded college football’s national champions today for their heroic victory and undefeated season.Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=762Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=763Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=765Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) hailed today’s passage of the “Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005.” Smith is one of four original cosponsors of the bill. <br><br>Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=761Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) stood beside President George Bush today at the White House as the President signed an Executive Order that will make the Federal government more responsive to public inquiries under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). <br>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=760Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=757Washington, D.C. – Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) today welcomed the release of a study by the General Accountability Office (GAO) on fraudulent identification information among domain name owners.Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=758Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) today hailed the passage of the “Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005,” which was approved by the House Judiciary Committee.Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=759Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) hosted a congressional briefing on plug-in hybrid vehicles today with members of the House Science Subcommittee on Energy. The group heard from Roger Duncan, Deputy General Manager of Austin Energy. His initiative seeks to demonstrate to automakers that a market exists for plug-in hybrids.Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=755Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=756Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=766Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=749Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=751Washington, DC – Today several area Congressmen announced that they have obtained $3 million for the demolition and rehabilitation of a partially destroyed structure in downtown Austin. The funds will prepare the site for construction of a new federal courthouse set to begin in 2007.Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=754Washington, DC – Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) announced today that he has secured $5.6 million for area transportation projects and infrastructure improvements.Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=748Washington, DC – Today, five members of the Texas Congressional Delegation announced that they have obtained $600,000 for the Lower Colorado River Basin Flood Study. <br><br>Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21), Ron Paul (TX-14), Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Mike Conaway (TX-11) worked to include these funds in the FY 2006 House Energy and Water Appropriations Act.Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=746<P>Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) announced today that he has obtained $2.7 million for Austin-area projects. <BR><BR>The funds will be used to provide local law enforcement and the University of Texas’ laboratories with new technology for training. Other funds appropriated will go toward completion of a Lower Colorado River Basin Flood Study Project. </P>Wed, 09 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=747Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) announced today that he has obtained $650,000 for San Antonio community improvement projects. <br><br>These funds will be used to develop educational programs for at-risk youth, and prevent flooding in the area.Wed, 09 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=745Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=743The House of Representatives passed the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R. 420) today, legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith to reduce the filing of frivolous lawsuits. The measure passed by a vote of 228 to 184 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=744Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=742Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=740Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=741Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=738Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=739Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=736Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Lamar Smith today refuted the findings of a recent poll that attempts to define the views of Republicans toward guest worker programs.Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=737Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=730Washington, DC − Today more than 80 House Members let the Bush Administration know of their opposition to guestworker programs until current immigration laws are better enforced.Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=731Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=729Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=728Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=727Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Lamar Smith (R-Texas) commended the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California today for the first conviction under the Family and Entertainment Copyright Act.Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=725Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=726Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=722Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=724Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=719Thu, 15 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=718Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=716Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=715Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=710Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=709Washington, DC − Congressmen Lamar Smith (R−Texas) and Steve Chabot (R−OH), co-chairmen of the House of Representatives Judicial Accountability Working Group, were joined by 83 House Republican leaders and members today in calling for a swift Senate confirmation of Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge John Roberts.Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=708Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=707Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=721Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=706Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=705Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) congratulated NASA and the crew of the space shuttle Discovery today on their trip to the International Space Station and test of repair techniques for future shuttle missions. Smith is a senior member of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on Space.Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=704Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) commended the Department of Justice today for its efforts through “Operation Copycat” to crack down on the illegal copying and distribution of movies. The operation produced the first indictment under a new law known as the Family and Entertainment Copyright Act, which was authored by Smith.Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=702Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=703Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $12.8 million for transportation projects in the 21st Congressional District. The funds are part of the Transportation Equity Act, which received final House of Representatives approval Friday.Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=697Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=698Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) praised the Energy Policy Act of 2005 today and stated the legislation will help the nation reduce its dependence on foreign oil. The bill passed the House of Representatives on Thursday by 275 to 156.Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=699Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) cosponsored and managed a bill on the floor of the House of Representatives today that improves Americans’ access to medical care and lowers health care costs around the nation.Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=700Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $500,000 to help expand the boundaries of the Balcones Canyonland Wildlife Refuge. The funds were included in the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which passed the House Thursday by a vote of 410 to 10.Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=701Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today announced that he has obtained $500,000 for the city of Austin’s Clean Water Program. The funds were included in the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which passed the House Thursday by a vote of 410 to 10.Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=695Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith introduced the following resolution today congratulating Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de France victory. Congressmen John Carter, Lloyd Doggett, and Michael McCaul are cosponsors of the measure.Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=696Washington, DC− Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) cheered the launch of the space shuttle Discovery today and commended the efforts of NASA’s employees and its numerous contractors who labored to return the nation to manned spaceflight. Smith is a member of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on Space.Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=693Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX), a senior member of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on Space, made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of H.R. 3070, the NASA Authorization Act:Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=694Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=691Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX), a senior member of the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of H.R. 3199, the PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act:Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=692Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=689Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX), a member and former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims, today said he has “many concerns” about the Kyl−Cornyn Comprehensive Enforcement and Immigration Reform Act introduced today.Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=690Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property and the Co-Chairman of the Judicial Accountability Working Group, today commended President Bush’s choice for the next Supreme Court justice, Judge John Roberts Jr. of the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=688Fri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=687Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=686Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=666Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=668Washington, DC − The U.S. House of Representatives late Thursday unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by San Antonio Congressman Lamar Smith congratulating the Spurs on their 2005 NBA Championship victory.Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=667Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=663Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=664Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=670Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=658Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property, today released the following statement concerning the Supreme Court’s Grokster vs. MGM decision:Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=659Washington, DC - Congressmen Lamar Smith (R−TX) and Steve Chabot (R−OH), co−chairmen of the House Judicial Accountability Working Group (JAWG), today released the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s Ten Commandment’s decision:Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=660Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today commended the 2005 College World Series Champions, the University of Texas Longhorns, on the floor of the House of Representatives. Smith made the following remarks:Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=661Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=665Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=657Washington, DC − In recognition of the San Antonio Spurs third NBA Championship victory Thursday night, Congressman Lamar Smith introduced the following resolution in the House of Representatives. Smith was joined on the resolution by Reps. Bonilla, Gonzalez, and Cuellar. In addition, Smith entered a statement into the Congressional record, also included below: <br>Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=684Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=685Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=653Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today announced that he has obtained $19.2 million for defense related projects in the 21st Congressional District. The funds are part of the FY 2006 Defense Appropriations bill, which passed the House of Representatives late Monday night.Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=655Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=656Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=651Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=652Washington, DC − With the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons battling it out in the NBA finals, fans from both cities are on edge, wondering just how many games they are away from calling their city the home of the 2005 NBA National Champions.Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=683Sat, 11 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=682Fri, 10 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=649Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=650Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=648Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today introduced the Patent Reform Act of 2005, legislation to improve the quality of patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and to reform certain patent practices that disrupt the operations of high−tech companies and other businesses.Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=669Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=646Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=644Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today announced that the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) passed the House Judiciary Committee and is now headed to the House floor for consideration. LARA will reduce the filing of frivolous lawsuits.Wed, 25 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=645Wed, 25 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=643Washington, DC − U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith circulated a letter today that was also signed by 14 other members of the Texas Congressional Delegation urging Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid to allow an up or down vote on the confirmation of Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=638Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=639Washington, DC − Texas Congressmen Lamar Smith (R) and John Carter (R) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security spending bill that recently passed the House includes language that ensures the agency will properly interpret reforms to the H-1B visa program authored by Smith last year.Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=681Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=636Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=637Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=635Sat, 14 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=680Sat, 14 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=632Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today voted to support the Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act. The legislation, H.R. 1544, overhauls the current system for first responder grants and follows the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to allow for greater allocation on the basis of a state’s or region’s vulnerability to terrorist attack.Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=633Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=634Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=631Mon, 09 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=629Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=630Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) was named to U.S. Border Control’s ‘Honor Roll’ list for his perfect voting record on border and immigration issues. USBC’s mission is to end illegal immigration by securing the nation’s borders and reforming border and immigration policies. <br>Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=626Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today joined fellow members of the House Republican High-Tech Working Group to announce their priorities for the 109th Congress.Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=627Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=628Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=679Mon, 02 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=625Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=621Washington, DC − Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today successfully offered an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act to establish a university-based Center for Excellence for Border Security. Fellow Texas Congressman Michael McCaul (R) also lent his support to the amendment.Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=622Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=620Washington, DC − President George W. Bush signed Congressman Lamar Smith’s (R−TX) Family Entertainment and Copyright Act into law today. Included in the legislation is the Family Movie Act, which allows parents to use technology to shield their children from profanity, sex and violence in movies watched at home.Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=678Tue, 26 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=619Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=617Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=618Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=616Washington, DC - The House of Representatives approved Congressman Lamar Smith’s (R−TX) Family Entertainment and Copyright Act today, clearing the way for the legislation to be signed into law. Included in the bill is the Family Movie Act, which allows parents to use technology to shield their children from offensive movie content at home.Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=677Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=615Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=612Washington, DC - Congressmen Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Brad Sherman (D−CA) introduced the Faster FOIA Act today as part of their ongoing effort to make government information more accessible to the American people. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D−VT) are the bill’s sponsors in the Senate.Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=613Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R−San Antonio) today voted to permanently repeal the punitive death tax. More formally known as the “estate” tax, the death tax is imposed at the time of a person’s death.Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=614Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=611Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=610Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=608Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=609Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=676Thu, 31 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=601Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=593Washington, DC – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today presented Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its “2005 SIA Congressional Leadership Award” for his outstanding contributions to the U.S. semiconductor industry.Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=594Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=581Washington, DC – The Defenders of Property Rights today presented Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its “Defender of Property Rights” award for his work to protect intellectual property. Smith is the Chairman of the Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee.Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=582Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=586Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=675Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=590Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=587Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=580Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that he has obtained $16 million for transportation projects along the I-35 corridor. The funds are part of the Transportation Equity Act, which passed the House of Representatives late Thursday.Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=585Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=578Washington, D.C. – The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the lobbying arm of the high-tech industry, today named Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) as one of its 2005 “Legislators of the Year” for his strong support of legislation to help the high-tech industry.Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=579Washington, DC - The United States Chamber of Commerce today presented Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his strong support of a pro-economic growth legislative agenda in the second session of the 108th Congress.Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=604Thu, 10 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=575Washington, DC - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act today, a bill authored by Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) that allows parents to use technology to shield their children from offensive movie content at home. The legislation now moves to the House floor for consideration.Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=574Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=563Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith’s (R-San Antonio) Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 cleared a major legislative hurdle in the House of Representatives today. The Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property approved the legislation and that clears the way for the bill to be considered by the full committee. <br><br>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=564Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=565Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=566Washington, DC- Texas Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) announced today that he has been re-elected to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 109th Congress. <br><br>"I am pleased to continue my service on this important panel. With responsibilities ranging from protecting our borders and airports to ensuring that this nation is prepared for biological, chemical, or nuclear attack, the tasks before the Homeland Security Committee are among the most difficult challenges facing the nation today,” Smith said.<br>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=598Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=561Washington, DC – A recently exposed hoax in which an individual delivered a false death notice to the wife of a Ft. Stewart soldier serving in Iraq has prompted Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) to call for the use of a new federal law he designed to prosecute the responsible person.Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=562Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=606Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=595Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=596Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=559Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) today voted for a class action reform bill to preserve the integrity of the American justice system. The House of Representatives approved the measure 279 -149.<br><br>“The Class Action Fairness Act is a bipartisan, sensible bill that clarifies the rights of consumers and restores confidence in America’s judicial system. It reforms the class action system and addresses the abuses that harm so many Americans,” Smith said.<br>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=556Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=557<br>Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) introduced the Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2005 or Open Government Act today, legislation designed to give the public more access to information and insight into the workings of government by strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is the bill’s sponsor in the Senate<br>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=597Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=555Washington, DC – During House debate on the Real ID Act today, Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) noted that the bill is just one step needed to secure the nation from future terrorist attacks. Smith stated that if the Administration wants to continue to protect the lives of Americans, it should take immediate steps to change policies that have encouraged illegal immigration. <br><br>Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=568Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=551Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) joined with several of his Congressional colleagues today to endorse class action reform:<br> <br>“The Class Action Fairness Act is a bipartisan, sensible bill that clarifies the rights of consumers and restores confidence in America’s judicial system. It reforms the class action system and addresses the abuses that harm so many Americans,” Smith stated. <br>Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=553Washington, DC- Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) announced today that he has been re-appointed to serve on the House Committee on Science for the 109th Congress. <br><br>"I look forward to continuing my service on the Science Committee," Smith said. "With jurisdiction over issues ranging from the nation`s space program to scientific research at our universities, this assignment ensures that Texas has a strong voice on matters vital to our region."<br>Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=554Washington, DC- Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) announced today that he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. The bipartisan panel is commonly referred to as the Ethics Committee.<br><br>The Ethics Committee has jurisdiction over all bills, resolutions and other matters relating to the Code of Official Conduct in the House of Representatives. <br><br>Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=547Washington, DC - Representative Lamar Smith is wasting no time in his mission to loosen the tightening grip of frivolous lawsuits over the American people and the nation’s judicial system.<br><br>Today, the Texas Congressman introduced the “Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005,” legislation designed to prevent the filing of frivolous lawsuits. Over 30 of Smith’s House colleagues have cosponsored the legislation.<br>Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=548Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) today was re-elected Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property. <br><br>"It’s an honor to be again selected to chair this subcommittee. The issues that this panel has jurisdiction over are among the most important to the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and its growing technology sector,” Smith said.<br><br>Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=584Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=546Washington, DC – Texas Congressman Lamar Smith (R) introduced The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 today, a bill to protect intellectual property rights and provide parents with the ability to safeguard their children from profanity, sex and violence in movies watched at home.<br> <br>The bill contains three sections to aid in this effort, including the Family Movie Act, the Artists’ Rights and Theft Prevention Act and the Preservation of Orphans Works Act. <br>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=545Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith met with President George W. Bush this afternoon to discuss class action reform. It was a bipartisan meeting including members of both the House and Senate. <br><br>Class actions are lawsuits involving hundreds or sometimes thousands of plaintiffs who sue together. Many class action suits have become “nuisance lawsuits” because attorneys abuse them in state courts. Attorneys receive large fees while class members walk away with mere coupons or very small awards. <br>Thu, 06 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=544<i>December 7, 2004 - Rep. Smith issued the following statement regarding the 9-11 legislation:</i> <br><br>“The 9-11 Commission reviewed 2.5 million pages of documents, interviewed more than 1,200 individuals and held 19 days of public hearings. It made 43 recommendations, some of which are included in the bill before the House today. Unfortunately, the legislation fails to include many of the recommendations that will make Americans safer because the Senate has opposed them."Tue, 07 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=543Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=532Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=533<br>November 22, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that reforms he authored to the H-1B and L Visa programs passed the House of Representatives as part of the Omnibus appropriations bill (H.R. 4818).<br><br>“This package of reforms to our immigration system is good for American workers and the U.S. economy,” said Rep. Smith.Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=539Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=540Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=541Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=534Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=531Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=530Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=525Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=526Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=528<br>November 16, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today released the following statement regarding Union Pacific Railroad: <br><br>“Based on the information made available this morning, it is disturbing that Union Pacific Railroad appears not to be in full compliance with the law."Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=529Fri, 12 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=535Fri, 05 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=536Fri, 29 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=537Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=538Fri, 15 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=542Fri, 08 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=519Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=520Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=517<br>October 5, 2004 -<i>Rep. Smith released the following statement on legislation he voted against that would bring back the draft:</i><br> <br>“We do not require a draft because recruiting and retention rates remain strong. All four military services continue to meet their active duty goals. <br><br>“The United States has the most advanced fighting force in the world in part because our soldiers are true volunteers.”Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=518Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=513Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=515Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=516Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=514Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=512Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=511Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=510Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=508<br>September 21, 2004 - Rep. Lamar Smith today announced that legislation he authored to crack down on counterfeiting in the software industry and Internet domain name fraud passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote.Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=509Fri, 17 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=506<br>September 14, 2004 - Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today announced that the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, legislation he authored that will reduce frivolous lawsuits, passed the House of Representatives. The bi-partisan vote was 229-174.Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=507Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=504<br>September 14, 2004 - Today’s hearing addresses an important subject matter: the right of Congress to prevent the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts from reviewing a specialized category of cases that touches upon religious faith.Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=499Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=501Thu, 09 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=498Wed, 08 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=503Wed, 08 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=500Wed, 08 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=502Fri, 03 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=496Fri, 27 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=494Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=493Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=492<br><i>August 10, 2004 - Rep. Smith released the following statement regarding the arrest of a Pakistani man in Charlotte, N.C., after authorities found videos in his possession showing several landmarks in Austin and other Texas cities:</i> <br><br>“Today`s information again confirms why Austin must receive additional first responder funding from the Department of Homeland Security. Federal first responder programs have been slow to improve homeland security because they are not risk-based.<br><br>"Austin’s large population, its status as the state capital and other factors demonstrate that the threat is higher than the threat faced in many of the 50 states. I am working to ensure that federal funds reach the men and women on the front lines. Terrorists are not arbitrary in selecting their targets, and we cannot be arbitrary in protecting our nation.”Tue, 10 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=489Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=491Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=488Fri, 30 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=480<br><i>July 25, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement regarding Lance Armstrong:</i> <br><br>“Lance Armstrong’s record-breaking sixth consecutive Tour de France victory solidifies his status as cycling’s greatest champion. He embodies a level of excellence and determination that we never may see again in sports. <br><br>“We have watched Lance Armstrong’s unconquerable desire to win for three weeks every year since 1999. Hopefully this is not the last time Austinites, Texans and Americans watch him ride to glory down the Champs-Elysees.” <br>Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=481Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=477Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=478Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=473Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=474Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=476<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,126508,00.html" target="_blank">Read the Associated Press news story</a><br><br>July 21, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today announced that the House Judiciary Committee approved the Family Movie Act, legislation he introduced that allows parents to use technology to shield their children from sex, violence and profanity in movies. <br><br>“Raising children may be the toughest job in the world. Parents need all the help they can get,” stated Rep. Smith. “Parents should be able to mute or skip over anything they want if they feel it’s in the best interests of their children."Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=472<br><i>July 20, 2004 - Rep. Smith issued the following statement regarding passage of the Stock Option Accounting Reform Act:</i><br><br>“It is vital that we preserve incentives to promote stock ownership for millions of workers as we try to fulfill President Bush`s goal of creating an ‘ownership society.’<br><br>“Numerous high-tech companies in Texas offer stock options to attract the best and the brightest employees. Options have become a vital tool used to attract educated and highly-skilled employees to companies both in Texas and elsewhere."Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=471Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=470Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=466<br>July 13, 2004 - Congressman Smith announced today that the Intellectual Property Owners Association named him their “Legislator of the Year” for 2004. <br><br>“I thank the Intellectual Property Owners Association for this honor, “said Rep. Smith. “Intellectual property represents the single largest sector of the economy, employing 4 million Americans. From software developers in Austin, Texas, to cyber security experts in San Antonio to songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee, it is vital that we encourage the continued growth and protection of intellectual property.”Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=467Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=465Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=464Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=461Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=463Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=460Tue, 06 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=459Fri, 02 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=457Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=458Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=456Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=455Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=454Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=451Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=450Fri, 11 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=449<br><i>June 5, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement regarding the death of President Ronald Reagan:</i> <br> <br>“President Reagan devoted his life to the preservation of freedom. He believed that ‘no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.’ <br><br>“His global fight against communism is one of the most significant periods in world history. Many said this enemy of freedom could not be conquered. President Reagan’s epic leadership conquered communism." <br>Sat, 05 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=448Fri, 04 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=447Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=444Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=446Wed, 02 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=442Fri, 28 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=441Mon, 24 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=440Fri, 21 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=439Thu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=438Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=436Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=434Mon, 17 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=435Mon, 17 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=433Fri, 14 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=431Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=432Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=430Tue, 11 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=428Fri, 07 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=427Thu, 06 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=426Wed, 05 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=425Mon, 03 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=422Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=423Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=421April 26, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today released a letter signed by 75 members of the House of Representatives to Commissioner Jamie Gorelick that raise serious concerns about her impartiality as a member of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. The <a href="http://lamarsmith.house.gov/media/pdfs\April26-9-11-Comm.Ltr.pdf" target="_blank">text of the letter</a> and the <a href="http://lamarsmith.house.gov/media/pdfs/Signatories.pdf" target="_blank">signatories</a> are attached. <br>Mon, 26 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=420Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=418Thu, 22 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=419Thu, 22 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=415April 20, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today commended President Bush for his call to renew the USA PATRIOT Act and urged Congress to pass his legislation that provides law enforcement officials with new tools to fight the war on terror.Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=416Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=414<br>"The PATRIOT Act passed by overwhelming margins in the House and Senate. Congress should strengthen the Act, not weaken it."Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=413Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=393Tue, 13 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=389Fri, 09 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=386April 6, 2004 - Rep. Smith announced today that the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) awarded his congressional web site second place overall in the House of Representatives category. AAPC, the world’s largest organization of political and public affairs professionals, holds the “Pollie” Awards to recognize the best web sites in government and public affairs.Tue, 06 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=411Tue, 06 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=417Tue, 06 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=382<br>April 2, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith announced that he has obtained $14 million for transportation projects along the I-35 corridor. The funds are part of the Transportation Equity Act, which passed the House of Representatives today.Fri, 02 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=383Fri, 02 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=378Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=379Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=380Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=381Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=407Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=395Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=437Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=377Thu, 25 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=376Fri, 19 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=375<br>March 17, 2004 - Congressman Smith today announced his support for a Congressional resolution that urges federal courts to reject foreign law as a precedent in deciding cases. Rep. Tom Feeney and Rep. Bob Goodlatte introduced the resolution.Wed, 17 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=374Fri, 12 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=372Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=373<br><i>March 11, 2004 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, which passed the House by an overwhelming majority of 391-22.</i><br><br>"The broadcast of offensive language is a growing and disturbing trend. Low fines for indecency only encourage more indecency. It has become apparent that performers will accept a small fine for offensive and crude behavior in return for the media attention it creates. That is one of the reasons I support this legislation that increases fines for indecent language on radio and TV."Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=370Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=371Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=369Fri, 05 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=368Thu, 04 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=361Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=362Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=363Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=364Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=366Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=367Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=394Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=365Tue, 02 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=360Fri, 27 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=396Fri, 27 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=359<br><i>February 26, 2004 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding Clear Channel Communications suspending Howard Stern:</i> <br><br>“I applaud Clear Channel Communications for its suspension of Howard Stern’s radio program. For too long he has ridiculed our nation’s decency laws for profit."Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=358Tue, 24 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=357Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=356Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=355Thu, 12 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=398Thu, 12 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=409<a href="http://lamarsmith.house.gov/media/pdfs/taxpayer.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view</a>Wed, 11 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=410<a href="http://lamarsmith.house.gov/media/pdfs/sharehol.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view</a>Wed, 11 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=354Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=353Thu, 05 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=351Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=352<br><i>February 4, 2003 - Congressman Smith released the following statement regarding today’s ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court:</i><br><br>“Marriage is not merely an American idea or a cultural fad. It’s an institution that has flourished for thousands of years among diverse peoples in various countries."Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=349<br><i>February 2, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement in response to FCC Chairman Michael Powell’s announcement that the Commission will investigate yesterday’s Super Bowl half-time show:</i> <br><br>“I commend Chairman Powell for his determination to investigate the vulgar publicity stunt millions of Americans witnessed yesterday during the Super Bowl half-time show, which one of the participants ludicrously called a ‘wardrobe malfunction.’”Mon, 02 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=350Mon, 02 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=348Fri, 30 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=391Wed, 28 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=412Tue, 27 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=347Fri, 23 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=345Fri, 16 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=344<br><i>January 14, 2004 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding FCC Chairman Michael Powell’s proposal to overturn the agency’s ruling that found a profanity uttered on network television by performer Bono was not indecent:</i><br><br>“Chairman Powell’s proposal is a partial victory for families who want to raise their children free from profane language. I urge the FCC to pass it as soon as possible."Wed, 14 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=346Fri, 09 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=343<br>January 7, 2004 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today said the Administration’s new immigration plan hurts American workers. Smith is a member and former Chairman of the House Immigration Subcommittee.Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=342Fri, 02 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=341Fri, 26 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=340Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=339Fri, 12 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=338<br><i>December 9, 2003 - Rep. Smith issued the following statement in response to Secretary Ridge’s remarks In Miami today:</i><br><br>“It is contrary to the common sense and wishes of the American people to propose legalization for millions of illegal aliens."Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=337Fri, 05 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=336<br>Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=335Tue, 25 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=334Fri, 14 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=333<br>November 13, 2003 - Rep. Smith signed a <a href="http://lamarsmith.house.gov/media/pdfs/PTO_letter.pdf">letter</a> to Speaker Hastert and Majority Leader Tom DeLay on the Patent and Trademark Office legislation (H.R. 1561) to allow PTO fees to be used for PTO purposes.Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=332Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=329<br>November 6, 2003 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding Mexican President Vicente Fox’s visit to the United States: <br><br>“It’s surprising for a foreign head of state to lobby the United States to change our policies, especially on such sensitive issues as illegal alien amnesty and official recognition of identification cards known as ‘consular’ cards."Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=330Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=331Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=399<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://news.com.com/Congress targets P2P piracy on campus/2100-1028_3-986143.html&ln_desc=CNET News.com">Click here for story</A>Thu, 06 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=403<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://news.com.com/Are PCs next in Hollywood piracy battle/2100-1028_3-5103305.html&ln_desc=CNET News.com">Click here for story</A>Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=327Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=328Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=325Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=326Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=400<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://news.com.com/Lawmaker gives thumbs-up to RIAA clampdown/2110-1028_3-5100867.html&ln_desc=CNET News.com">Click here for story</A>Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=408<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://www.conservativenews.org/ViewCulture.asp?Page=\Culture\archive\200310\CUL20031031a.html&ln_desc=CNSNEWS.COM">Click here for story</A><br>Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=324Thu, 30 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=322<br><a href="http://www.dailytexanonline.com/news/538248.html">http://www.dailytexanonline.com/news/538248.html</a>Fri, 24 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=323Fri, 24 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=388Fri, 24 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=321Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=319Fri, 17 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=320<br>October 17, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today applauded the efforts of the Sacramento United States Attorney, the California Attorney General and the FBI in obtaining 9 indictments brought against three individuals under anti-child pornography legislation he authored. <br>Fri, 17 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=316Thu, 16 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=317Thu, 16 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=318<i>October 16, 2003 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding the House-Senate agreement on a plan to provide concurrent receipt for more veterans and retirees. Currently, disabled retirement benefits are offset by the amount of disability coverage that they are eligible to receive. The agreement plan seeks to rectify that situation.</i>Thu, 16 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=314Fri, 10 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=313Tue, 07 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=312Fri, 03 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=310Thu, 02 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=311Thu, 02 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=309<br>October 1, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith announced that he is a co-sponsor of the CLEAR Act (H.R. 2671), bipartisan legislation to address America’s criminal alien crisis. The bill is the subject of a hearing today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, of which Rep. Smith is a member.Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=308Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=305Wed, 24 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=306Wed, 24 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=302Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=301Fri, 19 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=298<br>September 17, 2003 - Congressman Smith today introduced the Removal of Terrorist Criminal Aliens Act of 2003 (H.R. 3106), which expands the criminal offenses that trigger expedited deportation of terrorists.Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=299Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=300Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=296Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=297<i>September 12, 2003 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding BMG copy management technology:</i> <br><br>“The use of copy management technology is a step in the right direction. Technology developed in the marketplace, rather than a government mandate, is the best and most effective way to fight piracy.”<br><br><i>Rep. Smith is Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property.</i><br>Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=293Mon, 08 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=294<br><i>September 8, 2003 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding the lawsuits brought today by the Recording Industry Association of America:</i> <br><br>“Today’s legal action is necessary to protect intellectual property rights from being violated. Peer-to-peer technology permits the widespread and massive distribution of digital music, movies, and software files, which often results in copyright infringement.<br><br>“There are billions of illegal file downloads every week on peer-to-peer networks. The result is lost jobs, lost sales to businesses and lost royalties to artists and copyright owners. That is unacceptable. Unfortunately, one way to reduce this illegal activity is through the court system.”Mon, 08 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=292Fri, 05 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=290Thu, 04 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=291<i>September 4, 2003 - In reaction to the withdrawal of Miguel Estrada as a candidate for the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Rep. Lamar Smith and Rep. Steve Chabot issued the following statement:</i> <br> <br>“We deeply regret that an extremist minority in the Senate has forced Miguel Estrada, an excellent and well-qualified attorney, to withdraw his name as a candidate for nomination to the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Prohibiting an up-or-down vote on this outstanding nominee is a disservice to the American people. In a time of rampant federal judicial vacancies, the partisan politics employed by the Senate minority are nothing short of an outrage.”Thu, 04 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=289Fri, 29 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=288Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=390Thu, 14 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=286Fri, 08 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=285Thu, 07 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=283Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=282<br>July 31, 2003 - In reaction to the Senate continuing to obstruct the judicial nomination process Congressman Smith issued the following statement: <br><br>“The qualifications of the judges nominated by President Bush prove they are prepared to assume the Federal bench. Yet one qualification they apparently don’t have is liberalism. And that disqualifies them in the eyes of Senate Democrats."Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=280<br>Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement regarding Lance Armstrong winning his fifth consecutive Tour de France: <br><br>“Lance Armstrong has given his fellow Austinites, Texans and Americans reason to be proud. Armstrong is not only Tour de France champion but a champion of overcoming adversity. <br><br>"From severe illness to bruising crashes, Armstrong persevered to become only the second athlete to win five consecutive Tour de France titles in the event’s history.<br><br>”Armstrong embodies the qualities of a true sportsman.”<br><br>Mon, 28 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=279Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=278<br>July 23, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith and Congressman Steve Chabot today announced the formation of the “House Working Group On Judicial Accountability.” Rep. Smith and Rep. Chabot serve as co-chairmen of the Group.Wed, 23 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=277Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=276Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=577Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=272Wed, 16 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=273Wed, 16 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=271Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=270Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=268<br><i>July 10, 2003 - Congressman Smith today co-signed a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to express his concerns about the growing acceptance of the Mexican government`s consular identification cards.</i>Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=269Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=267Fri, 04 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=266Fri, 27 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=264<br><i>June 25, 2003 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding the action taken today by the Recording Industry Association of America:</i> <br><br>“Illegal fire sharing on peer-to-peer networks has reached unacceptable levels. Music companies have laid off thousands of employees, music stores have closed and artists are not signing contracts."Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=265Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=401Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=263Tue, 24 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=256Mon, 23 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=253<br>June 23, 2003 - Today Rep. Smith addressed the BIO 2003 Annual Convention. Smith’s panel, “Views From The Hill: Patent Reform Measures and Recent Proposed Patent Legislation,” was held at the Washington Convention Center.Mon, 23 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=252Fri, 20 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=402Fri, 20 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=250<br>June 19, 2003 - Rep. Smith delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives today:<br><br>"Today the Immigration Subcommittee will hold a hearing on consular identification cards such as those issued by Mexican Consulates to illegal immigrants in the U.S." <br><br>"A number of cities and dozens of banks now recognize these cards for identification purposes. In several states they can be used to obtain a driver`s license."Thu, 19 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=251<br>June 19, 2003 - "This year’s NBA Champion, the San Antonio Spurs, showed America their determination and their character. They never gave in or gave up, and that is why they are champions today."Thu, 19 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=249<br>June 18, 2003 - Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding House passage of The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003:<br><br>“The death tax forces small business owners, farmers and families to sell their assets to pay for the additional tax burden imposed by the government. Americans deserve a tax system that does not tax them all their life and then at death, too."Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=255Tue, 17 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=246<br>Congressman Smith issued the following statement regarding the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA Championship: <br><br>“The NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs showed America their determination and their character. They never gave in or gave up, and that is why they are champions today."Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=245Fri, 13 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=244Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=392Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=404<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://news.com.com/Legislator warns FCC on digital TV/2100-1028_3-1015469.html&ln_desc=CNET News.com">Click here for story</A>Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=241Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=254Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=257Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=240Fri, 06 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=239Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=237Fri, 30 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=236Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=261Thu, 22 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=230Fri, 16 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=229Wed, 14 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=226Fri, 09 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=227Fri, 09 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=225Fri, 02 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=223Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=224Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=222Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=248Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=221Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=215Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=214<br>"Most people agree that stealing is wrong. We can all agree that it is wrong to walk into a record store, put a CD in your pocket, and walk out. It’s just as wrong to illegally download a song from the Internet. But, many people do not recognize that these actions are one and the same," said Smith.Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=259Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=213“When the April 15th tax filing deadline arrived today, millions of Americans had faced off against our tax code. For the great majority, it was a losing battle,” said Rep. Smith.Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=211Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=212Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=210Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=209Wed, 09 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=208Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today introduced the “Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2003.” The legislation creates criminal and civil penalties for falsely reporting a chemical, biological or nuclear threat.Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=206Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=207<br>April 4, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today announced ways for constituents to support our troops fighting the war on terror in Iraq. Letters and care packages have overwhelmed the Pentagon’s mail system, with many Americans supporting our troops unconditionally.Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=218Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=205<br>March 31, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said today the Select Committee on Homeland Security met and ratified his appointment to three subcommittees. The committees are: Infrastructure and Border Security; Intelligence and Counter-terrorism; and Cybersecurity, Science and Research & Development.Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=204Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=201Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=202<br>March 27, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said his bill to provide prosecutors with the tools they need to win convictions against child pornographers passed the House of Representatives today as an amendment to the Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2003 (H.R. 1104). The vote was 406-15.Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=203Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=405<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://news.com.com/2100-1028-994460.html&ln_desc=CNET News.com">Click here for story</A>Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=199Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=197<br>"As war begins in Iraq, Americans are rallying behind our Armed Forces. It is an extraordinary show of support for some of the finest men and women in America. They deserve our support and our gratitude."Fri, 21 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=198Fri, 21 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=193Wed, 19 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=194<br>“The war to disarm Saddam Hussein of his weapons of mass destruction is sad, but necessary. <br><br>“It is sad because our soldiers are facing great danger, and necessary because we have no choice but to disarm Hussein of the biological and chemical weapons he has shown a willingness to use." <br>Wed, 19 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=191<br>“The President has been more than fair and patient in his attempts to avoid war. We are seeing that fairness and patience on display again tonight as he has told Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq."Mon, 17 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=190<br>Congressman Smith delivered the Keynote Address to 800 new citizens at a naturalization ceremony on Friday, March 14 at Trinity University.Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=188Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=260Fri, 14 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=185<br>Congressman Lamar Smith today called for Congress to pass legislation he recently introduced that criminalizes “virtual” child pornography.Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=186Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=184Congressman Lamar Smith said today he has introduced the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2003.Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=187Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=183Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=181Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=182Wed, 05 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=179March 4, 2003 - Congressman Smith today chaired the full Judiciary Committee hearing on medical liability reform and called upon Congress to pass the HEALTH Act to address skyrocketing medical liability insurance rates.<br><br>“Today America faces a national insurance crisis - driven by excessive litigation - that is destroying our health care system. Medical liability insurance rates have soared, causing major insurers either to drop their coverage or raise premiums to unaffordable levels,” said Congressman Smith.<br>Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=180Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=178Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=176Thu, 27 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=177"Human cloning is a baby manufacturing process - a scientific assembly line - devoid of procreation. Efforts to improve humanity should never spin out-of-control and devalue humanity, which is precisely what cloning accomplishes. The only way to ensure that a cloning ban is effective is to ban it entirely.”<br><br>Note: Congressman Smith issued this statement in support of H.R. 534, the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, which passed the House Floor on February 27, 2003.<br>Thu, 27 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=175“The Congress shall have Power ... To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” The United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8.<br><br>Wed, 26 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=217Wed, 26 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=406<A href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://news.com.com/Congress targets P2P piracy on campus/2100-1028_3-986143.html&ln_desc=CNET News.com">Click here for story</A>Wed, 26 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=258Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=174Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=189On February 21 Congressman Smith delivered the Keynote Address at the Lincoln-Reagan Day luncheon before the Hays County Republican Party.Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=173Fri, 14 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=172February 13, 2003 - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation, today presented Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, with its 2002 “Spirit of Enterprise” Award in honor of his strong support for a pro-business, pro-jobs agenda in the second session of the 107th Congress.Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=171February 12, 2003 - Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today was selected by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) to be a member of the new Select Committee on Homeland Security.Wed, 12 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=170Remarks Delivered By Congressman Smith welcoming Toyota Motor Corporation to San Antonio.Mon, 10 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=169Fri, 07 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=166Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=168House Judiciary Committee Chairman James F. Sensenbrenner, Jr. today named Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property.Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=219Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=167Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address was a powerful and thoughtful call to action.Tue, 28 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=165Fri, 24 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=164Fri, 17 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=163Fri, 10 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=161Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=160Mon, 09 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=159Mon, 02 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=158Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=157Mon, 18 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=156Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, voted today to create a new Department of Homeland Security. H.R. 5710, the Homeland Security Act, improves the federal government’s ability to protect the nation from terrorist attacks. The bill also includes H.R. 3482, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act, introduced by Congressman Smith earlier this year.Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=155WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives today approved legislation to strengthen America’s cyber security. H.R. 3394, the Cyber Security Research and Development Act, co-authored by Congressman Lamar Smith, passed the House by voice vote. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) qualifies for funding under criteria established in this legislation.Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=153Mon, 11 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=154Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith has announced that the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a grant for $116,140 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Program.Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=152Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=151Mon, 28 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=148WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Bush on Wednesday called on Congress to pass the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act -- introduced by Congressman Lamar Smith, Chairman of the House Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee. The legislation overwhelmingly passed the House in June by a vote of 413-8. The Senate has not yet acted.Wed, 23 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=147Mon, 21 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=146Mon, 14 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=145Washington, DC - Congressman Smith delivered the following statement on retirement pay of military retirees:<br><br>Fri, 11 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=144Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks today during the House of Representatives debate on the Joint Resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq:Wed, 09 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=142Washington, DC - Congressman Smith issued the following statement on Iraq:Tue, 08 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=143Washington, DC – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed comprehensive child abduction prevention legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee. <A HREF="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:h5422ih.txt.pdf" target=new>H.R. 5422</A>, the “Child Abduction Prevention Act,” passed by a vote of 390 to 24.Tue, 08 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=141Mon, 07 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=140Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, Wednesday addressed local law enforcement officials via video from the U.S. Capitol.Wed, 02 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=139Fri, 27 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=138WASHINGTON, D.C. – The <A HREF="http://www.nfib.com" target=new>National Federation of Small Business</A> (NFIB), a small business advocacy group, today presented Congressman Lamar Smith with the Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 107th Congress. The award was presented in a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=137Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=135WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new analysis of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by the General Accounting Office (GAO) was released today by Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Chairman Jim Saxton and Congressman Lamar Smith. The GAO study, Intellectual Property: Information on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Past and Future Operations, documents the growing backlog of patent applications in recent years and reviews some of the options proposed to improve the situation.Wed, 18 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=136Washington, DC - Congressman Smith issued the following statement on UN weapons inspections:Wed, 18 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=133Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=132Washington, DC - Congressman Smith commented today on President Bush’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly:Thu, 12 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=131Washington, DC – Congressman Smith issued the following statement today on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=128Mon, 09 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=126Mon, 02 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=127Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=124Mon, 26 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=125Mon, 19 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=122Mon, 12 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=121Mon, 05 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=119Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=120Washington, DC - Congressman Smith voted today to create a Department of Homeland Security. <A HREF="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:h5005eh.txt.pdf" target=new>H.R. 5005</A>, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, closely resembles President Bush’s plan to improve the federal government’s ability to protect the nation from terrorist attacks.Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=118Washington, DC - Congressman Smith voted today for historic <A HREF="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:h3763enr.txt.pdf" target=new>corporate accountability legislation</A> to toughen penalties for corporate criminals, provide greater oversight for the accounting profession and increase the volume of information disclosed to investors.<br> <br>Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=117Mon, 22 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=116Washington, DC - Congressman Smith voted today to strengthen penalties for corporate officials who have engaged in manipulative accounting and other fraudulent practices. <A HREF="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:h5118eh.txt.pdf" target=new>H.R. 5118</A>, the Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, increases penalties for activities like mail and wire fraud and provides additional tools for prosecutors to crack down on corporate criminals.Tue, 16 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=114Mon, 15 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=115Washington, DC – The House of Representatives today approved <A HREF="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:h3482eh.txt.pdf" target=new>H.R. 3482</A>,the “Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2001,” by a vote of 385 to 3. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, introduced the legislation.Mon, 15 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=113Washington, DC - Congressman Lamar Smith today introduced legislation (<A HREF="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_bills&docid=f:h5114ih.txt.pdf" target=new>H.R. 5114</A>) to earmark $12.3 million for damage repairs to Canyon Lake Dam, its access roads and public use areas caused by recent flooding.Fri, 12 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=112WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, at a luncheon attended by leaders of the Texas high tech community, the <A HREF="http://www.bsa.org/security/press/newsreleases/2002-07-08.1249.phtml" target=new>Business Software Alliance</A> (BSA) presented Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its Cyber Champion Award for his leadership and ongoing commitment to policies that promote a safe and legal online world.Tue, 09 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=111Mon, 08 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=109Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement Wednesday after 10 counties in the 21st District were declared state disaster areas:Thu, 04 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=108Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=105Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement in response to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that found the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional:Wed, 26 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=104Washington, DC – The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 4623, the “Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002,” by a vote of 413 to 8. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, introduced the legislation.Tue, 25 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=103Mon, 24 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=101Washington, DC – The House Judiciary Committee today approved H.R. 4623, the “Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002,” by a vote of 22 to 3. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, introduced the legislation.Wed, 19 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=100Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today announced his newly redesigned official Web site: <U>http://lamarsmith.house.gov</U> The site replaces the previous design launched in 1999.Tue, 18 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=99Mon, 17 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=96Wed, 12 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=97Mon, 10 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=88Washington, DC – Congressman Smith voted today for the “Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2002” (H.R. 2143) to ensure that relief from the death tax enacted last year won’t expire in 2011.Thu, 06 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=92Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Judiciary <A HREF="http://www.house.gov/judiciary/crime.htm" target=new>Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee</A> issued the following statement today in response to the announcement of a newly proposed Department of Homeland Security:Thu, 06 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=90Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) voted today in favor of legislation to increase funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF). HR 4664, the “Investing in America’s Future Act,” places the NSF on a track to double the agency’s budget in five years. The bill passed by a vote of 397 to 25. Congressman Smith delivered the following remarks during debate of the bill:Wed, 05 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=91Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. District Court’s ruling on the Children`s Internet Protection Act:Fri, 31 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=95Mon, 27 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=94Mon, 20 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=78Today the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security will examine H.R. 4689, the "Fairness in Sentencing Act of 2002." <br>Tue, 14 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=93Mon, 13 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=77Today the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security will markup two bills – H.R. 4623, the "Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002," and H.R. 4477, the "Sex Tourism Prohibition Improvement Act of 2002."Thu, 09 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=68Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) voted today to tighten security along America’s borders. H.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border Security Act and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, passed the House by a vote of 411 to 0.Wed, 08 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=69The House Judiciary Committee today approved H.R. 3482, the "Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2001," by voice vote. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee introduced the legislation.Wed, 08 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=98Mon, 06 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=70Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, has introduced H.R. 4623, the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002. The legislation strengthens the laws against child pornography.Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=71Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) issued the following statement today in support of legislation to place the National Science Foundation (NSF) on a track to double the agency’s budget in five years:Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=67On April 16, 2002, the Supreme Court of the United States in Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition held that the current definition of child pornography, as enacted by the Child Pornography Protection Act of 1996, is unconstitutional. The Court held that the prohibition on child pornography using adults who look like minors or by using computer imaging is overbroad.<br>Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=76On April 16, 2002, the Supreme Court of the United States in Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition held that the current definition of child pornography, as enacted by the Child Pornography Protection Act of 1996, is unconstitutional.Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=50Mon, 29 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=51Mon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=46Washington, DC – Congressman Lamar Smith today voted in support of making the tax relief enacted last year permanent, saving individuals and families an average of more than $1,000 a year.Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=47Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=54Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=48Wed, 20 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=55Mon, 18 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=52<br> <br>Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=80Today the Crime Subcommittee holds its third in a series of oversight hearings to look at the administration of law enforcement grants by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), especially grants to state and local agencies that have resulted in mismanagement or have been used for questionable purposes.Thu, 14 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=49Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=81The Subcommittee on Crime today will markup H.R. 3215, the “Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act,” introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia. <br>Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=56Mon, 11 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=74Today, the Crime Subcommittee holds our second hearing on the Justice Department grant programs administered primarily by the Office of Justice Programs. We are here to examine the quality of evaluations of the effectiveness over four billion dollars of federal grant funds for state and local law enforcement. <br>Wed, 06 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=79Today the Crime Subcommittee holds the first in a series of oversight hearings to examine the operations of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). This hearing will focus on the overlap and duplication that exists within OJP and the efforts that are being taken and should be taken to reduce that duplication. <br>Tue, 05 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=65Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a taxpayer advocacy organization, this week named Congressman Lamar Smith a “Hero of the Taxpayer.” The award was presented in a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=40Wed, 27 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=73Two weeks ago, the Subcommittee on Crime held a hearing on H.R. 3482, the "Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2001."Tue, 26 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=57Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=58Mon, 18 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=72Last summer, the Subcommittee on Crime held a series of hearings on cyber security and cyber crime. Since then much has changed.Tue, 12 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=59Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=43Thu, 07 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=60Mon, 04 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=44Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=66Congressman Smith’s comments on the State of the Union address.Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=61Mon, 28 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=62Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=63Mon, 14 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=42Congressman Lamar Smith today released results of the Homeland Security Questionnaire recently mailed to 21<SUP>st</SUP> Congressional District constituents.Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=45Tue, 08 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://lamarsmith.house.gov//Read.aspx?ID=64Mon, 07 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT