Christopher H. Smith

U.S. Representative · New Jersey's 4th district

RepublicanTerm 2025

Official site: chrissmith.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-3765
Office: 2373 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1175
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1156
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HR 1689
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Sponsored · HRES 1584
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4382
America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5573
Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6364
Kidd’s Stuttering Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10406
Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10461
Somaliland Travel and Investment Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1552
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9357
Paraquat Prevention Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9236
HAILEY Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10346
Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7361
No Tax on Restored Benefits Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1443
Public Safety Free Speech Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 621
Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1515
Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9845
Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1511
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10119
Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9795
Never Forget the Victims of Terrorism: Joseph D. Mistrulli and Alan Kleinberg USVSST Fund Solvency Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10176
No PRC Seafood in Congress Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

House · 2025–present · NJ
House · 2023–2025 · NJ
House · 2021–2023 · NJ
House · 2019–2021 · NJ
House · 2017–2019 · NJ
House · 2015–2017 · NJ
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House · 1985–1987 · NJ
House · 1983–1985 · NJ
House · 1981–1983 · NJ

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