Great news for Washington's Ninth District. Today, the House of Representatives passed a package that will deliver $6,316,000 in community project funds back to our community in WA-09. These Community Project Funding investments reflect what our communities are asking for — cleaner water, safer neighborhoods, and more opportunities for young people to succeed. I will continue fighting to ensure federal resources are directed where they can make the greatest local impact.

Trump wants to end our representative democracy and replace it with an autocratic form of government.

The President and his policies are deeply unpopular.

5 million Americans, including 1.5 million children, have been kicked off food assistance since President Trump signed his so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Both in the Ninth District and across the country, kids are missing meals so that Republicans can give tax cuts to their billionaire donors. We need SNAP to feed hungry mouths, rather than to finance big corporations.

Just one month left to submit to the Congressional App Challenge! Any interested middle and high school students may register and submit their applications before October 26 at 9 a.m. PT. For more information, visit adamsmith.house.gov/services…

Today, we celebrate National Public Lands Day, a time to recognize the natural beauty of our nation and protect parks, forests, and waterways throughout the United States. There is free admission to all federal public lands today, so be sure to stop by some of the amazing sites in Washington.

Happy Sukkot to everyone celebrating in WA-09! Chag Sameach to you all.

Last week, House Republicans decided that campaigning is more important than lowering costs for American families, causing them to cancel votes until after Election Day. Hardworking people across the country are spending more on groceries, housing, and energy. Congress should be in D.C. working to better the lives of their constituents.

A new nonpartisan report just confirmed Trump's Iran war has cost roughly $40 billion over the last six months. Republicans in Washington refuse to use your taxpayer dollars to fund important social programs, while instead funneling them to pay for yet another war.

Trump aspires to be Kim Jong Un or President Xi or Putin to lead a country where he's the absolute dictator.

There’s one month left to apply for a military academy nomination! If you or a loved one is interested in admission to a service academy, please visit adamsmith.house.gov/services… for more information and apply before October 23.

Too many students are being priced out of higher education or graduating high school without a clear path to a career. Last year, I introduced two bills to expand opportunities for students to access affordable higher education, gain in-demand skills, and build stronger pathways into the workforce. Together, these bills invest in students, strengthen our workforce, and help more families achieve economic stability.

China and the U.S. are driving the conversation about AI, and it's important that President Trump and President Xi discuss controlling it in a better, more intelligent way during today's summit.

There are multiple concerns about AI.