Chris Smith Archives - New Jersey Globe

Sires, Smith bill would force airlines to refund flights cancelled because of virus

April 23, 2020 3:57 pm

Two New Jersey congressman introduced a bill that would mandate full refunds for airline tickets cancelled because of the COVID-19 crisis. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) and Albio Sires (D-West New York), would require domestic air carriers...

Smith urges passage of Paycheck Protection Program replenishment

April 23, 2020 3:14 pm

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) urged the House to pass a $480 billion deal that includes funding for small business loans and direct aid to hospitals struggling amid the COVID-19 crisis. “For our hospitals, the more than $70 billion in this...

Smith connects police, healthcare unions with PPE

April 16, 2020 5:30 pm

Rep. Chris Smith helped police and healthcare unions secure thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment, the congressman announced Thursday. Ansell, an Iselin-based healthcare products company, donated the masks and gowns to the New Jersey State Troopers union and the...

Norcross, Smith want relief for labor, industry groups

April 15, 2020 11:22 amApril 15, 2020 12:50 pm

Reps. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) and Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) and the rest of New Jersey’s delegation called on congressional leaders to expand bailout protections to labor groups and trade associations in a letter sent Wednesday. “Working families and businesses are hurting...

CD4 schools get $24 million from CARES act

April 14, 2020 8:22 am

The federal government will send a little more than $24 million in aid to schools in the fourth congressional district. “Our students and colleges have seen immense financial challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak across America,” said Smith (NJ-04), who...

Smith introduces bill to clear NJ towns of disaster loan debt

April 6, 2020 9:31 am

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) reintroduced a bill calling on the federal government to forgive community disaster loans taken out by some towns along the Jersey Shore in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and making more businesses eligible for Small Business...

Three Democrats seek to take on Chris Smith

March 30, 2020 7:04 pmMarch 31, 2020 2:59 am

Rep. Chris Smith, the longest-serving member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, filed for re-election Monday. The congressman submitted 687 signatures. His slogans are still pending. He faces a single primary challenge from Alter Eliezer Richter, who filed with 266 signatures....