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Smith, Goodlatte Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Government Red Tape
May 23, 2013
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to cut government red tape and restore accountability to the federal regulatory process. The Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 2122), which passed the House...
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Smith Votes to Repeal Obamacare
May 16, 2013
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) voted today to repeal the President’s costly and ineffective government takeover of the health care sector. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed H.R. 45 by a vote of 229-195. Congressman Smith, who chairs the House Science, Space, and Technology Commit...
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Smith Demands Nationwide Investigation of IRS
May 15, 2013
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At a House Judiciary Committee hearing today, Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) questioned Attorney General Eric Holder about the Justice Department’s investigation into allegations that IRS employees intentionally targeted conservative organizations, including Tea Party-affiliated groups, for addit...
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Smith, Gowdy Introduce Keep Our Communities Safe Act
May 9, 2013
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Immigration Subcommittee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) today introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act (H.R. 1901) to stop the release of dangerous criminal immigrants into American communities. In the 2001 decision of Zadvydas v. Davis, the Supreme Court rule...
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Smith: Senate Immigration Bill Costs Too Much
May 7, 2013
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today delivered the below statement on the House floor regarding the Heritage Foundation’s study on the cost of amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants. Congressman Smith: “A new study by the Heritage Foundation warns that the Senate immigration bill would cost $...
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Smith: Listen to the People
Apr 26, 2013
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Last night, Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) hosted a tele-townhall with constituents from the 21st District of Texas. Nearly 4,000 constituents from Bandera, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr and Real Counties participated in the call. During the tele-townhall, Congressman Smith asked several questi...
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Congressman Smith Introduces Bill to Expand E-Verify
Apr 26, 2013
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced the Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 1772), a bipartisan bill that shuts off the jobs magnet that attracts so many illegal immigrants to the United States. The bill expands the E-Verify system and makes it mandatory for all U.S. employers. This will protec...
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Smith: Senate Bill Worse Than We Thought
Apr 17, 2013
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Congressman Smith delivered the below statement on the House floor today criticizing the Senate Gang of Eight’s immigration proposal, which was introduced late last night. Congressman Smith: “It’s hard to believe, but the Senate immigration bill is worse than we thought. Despite assurances, the bord...
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Smith: Senate Strikes Out on Immigration Proposal
Apr 16, 2013
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Congressman Smith issued the below statement today criticizing the Senate’s amnesty proposal. Congressman Smith: “It’s three strikes and you’re out for the Senate’s immigration proposal. First, it legalizes almost everyone in the country illegally before the border is secured. This, of course, will ...
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Smith Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” Award
Apr 16, 2013
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The United States Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) with its annual “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the second session of the 112th Congress. Congressman Smith: “With millions of Americans still unemployed and under...
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