Representative Smith Casting Ballots To Shape Our Country

With much in the news this past week, the U.S. House of Representatives had more than usual on their plate of what needs to be taken care of. Representative Smith voted three times, and here are the measures ^[1].

H.R. 185

This bill officially ends the requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international travel. Representative Smith voted Yes. The bill passed.

H.J. Resolution 24

This resolution blocks the Washington D.C. government from implementing a law that would allow non-citizens- including illegal immigrants and foreign nationals- to vote in D.C. elections. Representative Smith voted Yes. This resolution passed.

H. Res. 104

This resolution condemns and denounces China and the Chinese Communist Party for flying a surveillance balloon over the United States and deceiving the international community about its intelligence collection campaigns in the United States.

Act Submission

Besides those bills and resolutions being read and voted on, Representative Smith has coauthored the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. This legislation would prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the U.S. by foreign nationals associated with the People’s Republic of China. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit the same associations from participating in any U.S. Department of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections. You can read his press release regarding this act here.