Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th district

23 sponsored · 382 cosponsored

Age 61 · In office since 1997

Contact their office: (202) 225-8901 · 2264 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 23 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 23 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026

H.R. 10708 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 1

This bill lets the Secretary of Health and Human Services give out grants to state, local, and Tribal governments, and private organizations.

Yes· 2 of 17

  • Scored +8

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The legislation directly targets lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, and other work-authorized immigrants by funding their education, training, language classes, and licensing costs.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill reduces barriers for immigrants to enter nursing and allied health professions, increasing the overall supply of healthcare workers available to patients.

No question was scored the opposite.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Internationally Trained Physicians Assistance Act of 2026

H.R. 10707 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Oct 1

This bill aims to address the barriers that immigrants and refugees face when trying to enter the health care workforce.

Yes· 2 of 17

  • Scored +8

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The legislation directly targets barriers faced by immigrant and refugee physicians by providing grants for exam costs, language classes, and alternative licensure pathways.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The legislation provides grants and alternative pathways that help internationally trained physicians practice patient care, improving access in underserved communities.

No question was scored the opposite.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026

H.R. 10077 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Aug 10

This bill aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It specifically seeks to revise the qualifications required for organization designation authorization (ODA) holders.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill specifically mandates that labor organizations have direct representation on corporate boards.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?

    The bill mandates labor representation on the boards of large aerospace entities.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The new board requirements impose stricter compliance and representation costs on large companies.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Encouraging Congress to pursue reforms to ensure that all United States citizens contribute to funding the operations of the Federal Government in proportion to the economic gains they realize.

H.Res. 1468 Congress

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Jul 30

This resolution addresses the growing national debt and the current state of the federal tax system.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +5

    Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?

    The resolution seeks to close gaps that allow capital gains and business equity to remain outside the ordinary income tax base.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill aims to improve fiscal responsibility by ensuring the tax system meets the nation's fiscal needs more effectively.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -7

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    The bill highlights how billionaires use various mechanisms to avoid consistent taxation on their gains.

  • Scored -7

    Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?

    The resolution seeks to address the ways ultra-wealthy individuals keep wealth outside the ordinary income tax base.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Building Community in America Act

H.R. 9766 Labor and Employment

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 16

This bill aims to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990. The bill seeks to expand participation in service programs among populations that are currently underrepresented.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The bill specifically focuses on expanding participation for young adults in mentoring, coaching, and workforce training.

  • Scored +4

    Would men be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly includes men as an underrepresented group to be prioritized for recruitment and training.

No question was scored the opposite.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Educators for America Act

H.R. 9765 Education

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 16

This bill makes changes to the requirements for teaching residency programs found under part A of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +3

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Aspiring teachers participating in residency programs benefit from clearer selection criteria.

  • Scored +3

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from a more diverse teaching workforce brought about by targeted recruitment.

No question was scored the opposite.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act

H.R. 9657 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jul 13

This bill creates an excise tax for certain fund managers who acquire or keep too many single-family residences.

Yes· 2 of 20

  • Scored +9

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Provides grants for down payments and closing costs for those up to 120% area median income.

  • Scored +9

    Does this make housing cost less?

    Directly targets institutional ownership to increase availability and provides grants for down payments.

The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -10

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Heavily penalizes hedge fund operations involving residential real estate.

  • Scored -9

    Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?

    Significant tax penalties for large-scale ownership of single-family residences.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

CHARGE Act of 2025

H.R. 6281 Energy

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Nov 21

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to create a grant program specifically for solar energy and energy storage technologies.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    The bill establishes a $250 million grant program specifically for solar and energy storage technologies.

  • Scored +3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill supports Federally qualified health centers which primarily serve low-income populations.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in new annual spending for the grant program.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025

H.R. 5859 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Oct 28

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a grant program to help establish, operate, or expand one-stop crisis facilities.

Yes· 2 of 40

  • Scored +8

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Low-income individuals benefit directly from accessible behavioral health care, housing assistance, and legal aid.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The legislation establishes a major grant program to fund one-stop crisis facilities providing behavioral health services and substance use disorder treatment.

No question was scored the opposite.

Adam Smith (D-WA)

Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act

H.R. 5807 Labor and Employment

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 21

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to set up a new fund. This fund awards competitive grants to qualified applicants like local and State boards.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +7

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill targets support services like groceries, childcare, and assistance network partnerships for trainees.

  • Scored +6

    Would students be better off under this?

    Individuals participating in education and training activities benefit directly from grants covering daily hurdles.

No question was scored the opposite.

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