Scorecard

Christopher H. Smith's Scorecard

175 out of 283 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

C-

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C

Bills That Affected This Grade

H.R. 5517 • June 24, 2026

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 9, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 2913 • June 4, 2026

Ukraine Support Act

This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 9085 • June 2, 2026

Tibet Atrocities Determination Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9039 • May 26, 2026

PANA Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2071 • May 12, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8170 • Apr. 22, 2026

MATCH Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7807 • Mar. 4, 2026

Honduras Expropriation Accountability Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7622 • Feb. 20, 2026

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7540 • Feb. 12, 2026

United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7552 • Feb. 12, 2026

CBW Fentanyl Act

Countering Beijing’s Weaponization of Fentanyl Act or the CBW Fentanyl Act This bill establishes escalating sanctions to be applied to a foreign country when certain individuals associated with its government cause harm to another country through actions related to a program to produce, develop, or distribute chemical or biological weapons or specified…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.J.Res. 72 • Feb. 11, 2026

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7095 • Jan. 15, 2026

Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under Chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7055 • Jan. 14, 2026

Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2683 • Jan. 12, 2026

Remote Access Security Act

This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6500 • Jan. 12, 2026

AGOA Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The bill also extends through December 31, 2031, customs user fees and merchandise processing fees.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6504 • Jan. 12, 2026

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6765 • Dec. 16, 2025

Safe Passages Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4397 • Dec. 3, 2025

Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5490 • Dec. 3, 2025

Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act

This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4423 • Dec. 1, 2025

No New Burma Funds Act

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to advocate and vote for a continued pause on IBRD disbursements and new financing commitments to Burma unless the Department of the Treasury determines this is not in the national interest.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5518 • Sept. 22, 2025

Integrated Cross-Border Law Enforcement Operations Expansion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5250 • Sept. 18, 2025

To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5491 • Sept. 18, 2025

Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3486 • Sept. 11, 2025

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5303 • Sept. 11, 2025

FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng and All Political Prisoners Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4829 • Aug. 1, 2025

Transnational Repression Policy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4830 • Aug. 1, 2025

Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4732 • July 23, 2025

Orphanage Trafficking Prevention and Protection Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 275 • June 26, 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4202 • June 26, 2025

Protect Honduran Democracy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 875 • June 26, 2025

Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4113 • June 24, 2025

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1998 • June 23, 2025

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity) that the President determines knowingly engages in piracy.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2056 • June 12, 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3737 • June 4, 2025

Tiananmen Massacre Transparency and Accountability Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1263 • May 19, 2025

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1503 • May 7, 2025

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3122 • Apr. 30, 2025

Vietnam Human Rights Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2706 • Apr. 8, 2025

Aid Accountability Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2661 • Apr. 7, 2025

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2570 • Apr. 1, 2025

Maximum Pressure Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2510 • Mar. 31, 2025

American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2310 • Mar. 24, 2025

COBALT Supply Chain Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2311 • Mar. 24, 2025

Pakistan Democracy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 495 • Mar. 10, 2025

Subterranean Border Defense Act

This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 993 • Mar. 10, 2025

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1576 • Feb. 25, 2025

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025

This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1504 • Feb. 21, 2025

China Trade Relations Act of 2025

This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights and other actions by China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1229 • Feb. 12, 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1268 • Feb. 12, 2025

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 22, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 30 • Jan. 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 450 • Jan. 15, 2025

FORCE Act

Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends or the FORCE Act This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 23 • Jan. 9, 2025

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 251 • Jan. 9, 2025

Legal Workforce Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 268 • Jan. 9, 2025

STOP MADURO Act

Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act of 2025 or the STOP MADURO Act This bill authorizes the Department of State to pay a reward of up to $100 million for certain information directly leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 29 • Jan. 7, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2449 • Dec. 17, 2024

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2023

This bill requires reports to Congress addressing issues related to China, including a strategy to respond to coercive actions by China. The Department of Defense must submit a report identifying goods and services from the United States that China relies upon and U.S. military procurement practices that are reliant on trade with China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 319 • Dec. 17, 2024

Legal Workforce Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4443 • Dec. 17, 2024

Countering China’s Exploitation of Strategic Metals and Minerals and Child and Forced Labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Act

This bill prohibits the importation of goods containing metals or minerals (particularly cobalt, lithium, and their derivatives) that are mined, produced, smelted, or processed by child labor or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It also requires certain federal actions to address this issue. The prohibition does not apply if U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6114 • Dec. 17, 2024

Maximum Pressure Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 638 • Dec. 17, 2024

China Trade Relations Act of 2023

This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights and other actions by China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6417 • Dec. 17, 2024

Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6875 • Dec. 17, 2024

United States-Uruguay Economic Partnership Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6909 • Dec. 17, 2024

COBALT Supply Chain Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6954 • Dec. 17, 2024

Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7476 • Dec. 17, 2024

Countering Communist China Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7981 • Dec. 17, 2024

Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8124 • Dec. 17, 2024

Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9546 • Dec. 17, 2024

VALOR Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9717 • Dec. 17, 2024

Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9668 • Dec. 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3012 • Nov. 20, 2024

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3334 • Sept. 25, 2024

STOP CCP Act

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1)…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9850 • Sept. 25, 2024

No Funding or Enforcement of Censorship Abroad Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8683 • Sept. 24, 2024

To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People's Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9172 • Sept. 24, 2024

DISPOSE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5717 • Sept. 20, 2024

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9692 • Sept. 19, 2024

STOP MADURO Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5179 • Sept. 18, 2024

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7909 • Sept. 18, 2024

Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1425 • Sept. 11, 2024

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9456 • Sept. 11, 2024

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1103 • Sept. 10, 2024

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1157 • Sept. 9, 2024

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8232 • July 11, 2024

To authorize the Secretary of State to withdraw from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Federal funds previously made available to such organization.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8734 • June 13, 2024

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8282 • June 4, 2024

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8437 • May 22, 2024

Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8369 • May 16, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7343 • May 15, 2024

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8366 • May 10, 2024

To extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relating to Hong Kong, Tibet, and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 529 • Apr. 30, 2024

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8038 • Apr. 20, 2024

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Highlights: This bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4691 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5947 • Apr. 17, 2024

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6046 • Apr. 17, 2024

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6323 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023

This bill modifies the authority of the President to waive restrictions on certain U.S. accounts of foreign financial institutions that have facilitated significant financial transactions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran, certain Iranian financial institutions, or certain Iranian nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3033 • Apr. 16, 2024

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4681 • Apr. 16, 2024

Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5826 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

This bill allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5917 • Apr. 16, 2024

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6015 • Apr. 16, 2024

Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6245 • Apr. 16, 2024

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6603 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Technology for Terror Act

This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5921 • Apr. 15, 2024

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5923 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8011 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iranian Terror Prevention Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 661 • Apr. 5, 2024

Sarah’s Law

Sarah's Law This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6727 • Mar. 21, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6831 • Mar. 21, 2024

VERDAD Reauthorization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7511 • Mar. 7, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7580 • Mar. 7, 2024

Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7122 • Mar. 5, 2024

Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2766 • Feb. 15, 2024

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 533 • Feb. 15, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5375 • Feb. 15, 2024

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3202 • Feb. 14, 2024

Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities).

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7246 • Feb. 6, 2024

American Land and Property Protection Act

This bill requires the President to take actions necessary to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or agents associated with China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuelan politician Nicolas Maduro, or any designated foreign terrorist organization.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6976 • Feb. 1, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6678 • Jan. 31, 2024

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6679 • Jan. 31, 2024

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5862 • Jan. 17, 2024

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 839 • Jan. 12, 2024

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5283 • Nov. 30, 2023

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 5961 • Nov. 30, 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6349 • Nov. 29, 2023

Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act

This bill requires the President to (1) identify categories of technologies and products in certain advanced technology sectors that may pose a particularly acute threat to national security if developed or acquired by North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran; and (2) prohibit U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3774 • Nov. 3, 2023

SHIP Act

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3266 • Nov. 2, 2023

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum (including textbooks, leaflets, pamphlets, magazines, and other instructional materials) used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6201 • Nov. 2, 2023

Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 340 • Nov. 1, 2023

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5959 • Oct. 25, 2023

GAZA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5965 • Oct. 25, 2023

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for an exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States, and for other purposes.

This bill exempts private U.S. citizens and others who were evacuated from Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attacks from travel reimbursement requirements. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on any instances of airline price gouging relating to the evacuation of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5996 • Oct. 25, 2023

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that (1) the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members; and (2) all hostages taken by such…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2973 • Oct. 19, 2023

MARITIME Act of 2023

Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4665 • Sept. 28, 2023

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5694 • Sept. 26, 2023

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2024. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3152 • Sept. 12, 2023

Fight CRIME Act

Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME Act This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5415 • Sept. 12, 2023

Safeguarding Endangered Children, Unaccompanied and at Risk of Exploitation Act of 2023

or SECURE Act of 2023 This bill requires regular reports to Congress detailing the status of unaccompanied non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) children. The bill also rescinds certain funding for the agencies responsible for the report for each day that a report is late.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 589 • Sept. 12, 2023

MAHSA Act

Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5006 • July 27, 2023

To direct the Secretary of State to take certain actions for the declassification and publication of materials relating to the Afghanistan withdrawal, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of State to make certain information regarding the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. personnel from Afghanistan available to Congress and to the public. Specifically, the State Department must provide Congress with the July 13, 2021, dissent channel cable regarding the likely consequences of a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1176 • July 26, 2023

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3941 • July 19, 2023

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 813 • July 17, 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4659 • July 14, 2023

Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4352 • June 23, 2023

Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

This bill provides various immigration-related benefits to certain Nicaraguan nationals who are in the United States as part of a political prisoner release.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3099 • June 13, 2023

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3792 • June 1, 2023

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill extends the authorization for the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer certain defense items to Israel; extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries related to water resources, agriculture, and…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3693 • May 25, 2023

Migrant Relocation Transparency Act

This bill requires the federal government to, before resettling, transporting, or relocating any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) not in detention, consult with the affected state and local governments.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3654 • May 24, 2023

Transnational Repression Policy Act

This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights).

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3536 • May 18, 2023

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2494 • May 17, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 3393 • May 17, 2023

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

This bill provides that it is U.S. policy to (1) support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties; and (2) continue to counter threats to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1153 • May 16, 2023

DATA Act

Deterring America’s Technological Adversaries Act or DATA Act This bill requires federal actions to protect the sensitive personal data of U.S. persons, with a particular focus on prohibiting the transfer of such data to foreign persons influenced by China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3205 • May 16, 2023

Project Precursor Act

This bill requires and authorizes actions to address fentanyl trafficking. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) knowingly involved in (1) the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or related opioids by a transnational criminal organization; or (2) the activities of a…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2 • May 11, 2023

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. DIVISION A--BORDER SECURITY This division requires certain actions related to border security. (Sec.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3172 • May 10, 2023

Vietnam Human Rights Act

This bill requires actions related to human rights in Vietnam and addresses related issues. The Department of State must assist eligible individuals and entities working to secure the release of political and religious prisoners in Vietnam. The Office of Internet Freedom within the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1690 • May 5, 2023

ORDER Act

Orderly Requirements Designed to Enforce and Regulate Latin American Migration Act or the ORDER Act This bill requires the Department of State to seek to negotiate agreements with Western Hemisphere countries concerning issues related to immigration enforcement and refugee processing. Such agreements must contain certain provisions.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3020 • Apr. 28, 2023

Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a determination as to whether the President will apply sanctions to the Iran Airports Company pursuant to Executive Order 13224 ( Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism ).

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • Apr. 28, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2844 • Apr. 25, 2023

Transparency of Migration Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make publicly available online certain information about individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are (1) apprehended by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1149 • Apr. 19, 2023

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services). For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1151 • Apr. 17, 2023

USA Act

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1189 • Mar. 28, 2023

Undersea Cable Control Act

The bill seeks to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring goods and technologies capable of supporting the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 314 • Mar. 28, 2023

FORCE Act

Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act or the FORCE Act This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1107 • Mar. 27, 2023

PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing countries certain rights and beneficial treatment.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1154 • Mar. 27, 2023

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

This bill imposes sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 406 • Mar. 23, 2023

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1093 • Mar. 22, 2023

To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1159 • Mar. 22, 2023

To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1537 • Mar. 10, 2023

PARENT Act of 2023

Protecting an Alien child's Reasonable Expectation of No Trafficking Act of 2023 or the PARENT Act of 2023 This bill establishes that no later than 72 hours after determining that a child in federal custody is an unaccompanied alien minor, custody of that child may only be transferred to the child's verified parent or legal guardian or to the Department of…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1519 • Mar. 9, 2023

Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2023

This bill revises an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state to allow an action seeking money damages against a foreign state for personal injury, death, or other damage resulting from certain misrepresentations related to infectious disease made by the state to the World Health Organization.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1453 • Mar. 8, 2023

Customs Business Fairness Act of 2023

This bill modifies the treatment of claims by customs brokers for customs duties in bankruptcy proceedings.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 336 • Feb. 8, 2023

Finish the Wall Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues. DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5168 • Dec. 21, 2022

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 9598 • Dec. 15, 2022

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a report identifying goods and services from the United States that China relies upon and U.S. military procurement practices that are reliant on trade with China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9554 • Dec. 14, 2022

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for "loss and damage" funds as a result of climate change.

This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements providing for loss and damage funds as a result of climate change.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9561 • Dec. 14, 2022

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9508 • Dec. 13, 2022

ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act

Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party Act or the ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on TikTok, its parent company ByteDance Ltd., and larger social media companies with ties to certain foreign…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7946 • Dec. 6, 2022

Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022

This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 9398 • Dec. 2, 2022

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Behavioral Health Act

This bill addresses various issues related to behavioral health care for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees. For example, the bill (1) establishes a behavioral health readiness office within CBP, and (2) requires all CBP initial entry training sites to include basic behavioral health awareness training.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4785 • Dec. 1, 2022

To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.

Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4914 • Nov. 1, 2022

Havana Syndrome Attacks Response Act

This bill requires the President to sanction foreign persons and governments for carrying out clandestine attacks on U.S. personnel that have caused brain injury. Specifically, the President must impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that has directed or carried out such an attack.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5508 • Nov. 1, 2022

FOREST Act of 2021

Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2021 or the FOREST Act of 2021 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6239 • Nov. 1, 2022

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on certain issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6264 • Nov. 1, 2022

POLICE Act of 2021

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2021 or the POLICE Act of 2021 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer a deportable offense.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7998 • Nov. 1, 2022

Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act

This bill expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses (e.g., such as torture or forced labor) against members of Muslim minority groups or other persons in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8382 • Nov. 1, 2022

Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain aliens from the United States while such an alien's application for admission is pending.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8490 • Nov. 1, 2022

PARENT Act of 2022

Protecting an Alien child's Reasonable Expectation of No Trafficking Act of 2022 or the PARENT Act of 2022 This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to transfer custody of an unaccompanied alien child only to the Department of Health and Human Services or the child's parent or legal guardian.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9203 • Oct. 21, 2022

MAHSA Act

Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4821 • Oct. 11, 2022

To hold accountable senior officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China who are responsible for or have directly carried out, at any time, persecution of Christians or other religious minorities in China, and for other purposes.

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should promote religious freedom in China and makes statements of policy related to such freedom. In particular, the bill states that it is U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8446 • Sept. 29, 2022

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8463 • Sept. 29, 2022

Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act

This bill modifies income-related eligibility requirements for assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a program that provides assistance through a competitive selection process to eligible developing countries based on various factors, including a country's level of economic freedom and effectiveness of government.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 9010 • Sept. 29, 2022

Taiwan Policy Act of 2022

This bill provides support to Taiwan and addresses related issues. For example, the bill (1) establishes a comprehensive training program with Taiwan's government to familiarize the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3157 • Sept. 19, 2022

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

This act requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 2374 • Sept. 15, 2022

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8813 • Sept. 14, 2022

AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

Assuring that the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela Act or the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act This bill requires the Department of State to act in the United Nations to extend the mandate of the International Fact-Finding Mission in Venezuela and to provide technical assistance to the Fact-Finding Mission.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8651 • Aug. 2, 2022

Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act

This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6552 • July 26, 2022

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues. The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including (1) Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally; and (2) the Angel Watch Center, a U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8351 • July 15, 2022

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1934 • July 14, 2022

Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021

This bill requires actions to increase U.S. influence in international organizations that develop and set standards for wireless telecommunications, such as fifth-generation (5G) technology, and to address the role of China's government in such standards-setting organizations.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7081 • May 11, 2022

Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for Ukraine. Specifically, Treasury must order U.S. representatives to international financial institutions to advocate for such institutions to (1) immediately suspend all debt service payments owed by Ukraine to the respective institution, (2) provide concessional…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 812 • Apr. 27, 2022

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3344 • Apr. 27, 2022

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4133 • Apr. 27, 2022

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the allocation of certain funds for purposes related to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, requires the Department of State to develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to increase disaster response and resilience in the Caribbean, and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6089 • Apr. 27, 2022

Stop Iranian Drones Act

This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7314 • Apr. 27, 2022

AXIS Act

Assessing Xi's Interference and Subversion Act or AXIS Act This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7372 • Apr. 27, 2022

Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act

This bill establishes an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. The working group must report to Congress on issues including (1) the impact of Russia's attack on Ukraine on the supply of various materials, including palladium, neon gas, and helium; (2) the attack's impact on supply…

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4476 • Apr. 5, 2022

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7332 • Mar. 31, 2022

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7223 • Mar. 24, 2022

COI Elimination Act

This bill limits U.S. contributions to the United Nations pertaining to the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Current law imposes a cap on the annual U.S. contribution to the U.N. budget. The bill lowers that cap by 25% of the amount budgeted for the commission.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7193 • Mar. 21, 2022

China Trade Relations Act of 2022

This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights and other actions by China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Mar. 17, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Mar. 9, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5681 • Mar. 8, 2022

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers assigned to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O'odham Nation land, commonly known as Shadow Wolves , as ICE special agents upon completing certain required training.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6004 • Feb. 22, 2022

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6354 • Feb. 22, 2022

Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on U.S. policy towards China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, and other countries that violate human rights, specifically on the roles of such countries as members of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6418 • Jan. 18, 2022

Rescue Endangered SIVs and Citizens and Urgently Evacuate to Safety Act of 2022

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6256 • Dec. 23, 2021

To ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes.

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3988 • Dec. 10, 2021

MINDS Act

Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State to integrate mental health and psychosocial support activities across all U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1155 • Dec. 8, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2946 • Nov. 9, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3001 • Nov. 9, 2021

Vietnam Human Rights Act

This bill requires actions related to human rights in Vietnam and addresses related issues. The Department of State must assist eligible individuals and entities working to secure the release of political and religious prisoners in Vietnam. The Office of Internet Freedom within the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3306 • Nov. 9, 2021

Uyghur SOS Act

Uyghur Stop Oppressive Sterilizations Act or the Uyghur SOS Act This bill expands existing visa-blocking sanctions to cover certain high-ranking foreign government officials who are responsible for coercive population control policies, such as forced abortions, with a focus on those responsible for such policies against ethnic minority groups in China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1064 • Nov. 3, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4111 • Oct. 25, 2021

Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for the fund to promote international standards and best practices with respect to sovereign debt contracts and to provide technical assistance to fund members.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 2064 • Oct. 19, 2021

TPS and DED Protection Act of 2021

This bill provides a path to lawful permanent resident status for qualifying aliens who, on or before a certain date (1) had or were eligible for temporary protected status (TPS), or (2) had received deferred enforced departure (DED) status.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2748 • Sept. 30, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1228 • Sept. 28, 2021

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4686 • Sept. 28, 2021

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3985 • July 22, 2021

Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021

or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4615 • July 22, 2021

Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 826 • July 19, 2021

Divided Families Reunification Act

This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 391 • June 28, 2021

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 256 • June 17, 2021

To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 3964 • June 17, 2021

Nicaragua Free Trade Review Act of 2021

This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to submit a report on the manner and extent to which Nicaragua is in compliance with the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1592 • May 18, 2021

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1593 • May 18, 2021

Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021

This bill provides for the automatic acquisition of citizenship for certain individuals adopted by a U.S. citizen. A child born outside the United States and adopted by a U.S. citizen shall automatically acquire citizenship upon meeting certain requirements, regardless of when the adoption was finalized.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1630 • May 18, 2021

Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act

This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1699 • May 18, 2021

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1775 • May 18, 2021

Compensation for the Victims of State Misrepresentations to the World Health Organization Act of 2021

This bill revises an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state to allow an action seeking money damages against a foreign state for personal injury, death, or other damage resulting from certain misrepresentations made by the state to the World Health Organization.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2646 • Apr. 30, 2021

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1333 • Apr. 21, 2021

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1392 • Apr. 21, 2021

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021

This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1573 • Apr. 21, 2021

Access to Counsel Act of 2021

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 2103 • Mar. 19, 2021

Taiwan PLUS Act

This bill provides Taiwan with preferential treatment when receiving U.S. defense articles and services. Specifically, Taiwan shall be subject to the requirements and procedures that apply to certain U.S. partners and allies, such as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, South Korea, and Australia.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1603 • Mar. 18, 2021

Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker (CAW) status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6 • Mar. 18, 2021

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 461 • Mar. 5, 2021

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act

This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 78 • Mar. 1, 2021

Legal Workforce Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals.

AFF

Supported

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 261 • Jan. 11, 2021

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher H. Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

STAY INFORMED BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST

The America First Foundation is a Section 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code. As such, contributions to the America First Foundation are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

© 2026 America First Foundation