NJ · DISTRICT 4

Christopher H. Smith

RepublicanNew JerseyCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (5)Campaign (1)In office (3)Unresolved period (1)

While serving · Original date not established

Foreign affairs & defense

Support U.S. military action against Iran

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Smith supports U.S. military action against Iran and has praised President Donald Trump’s strikes, arguing that Iran’s nuclear program poses a danger to the United States.

Context: The passage does not identify a specific future military action Smith supports. This voter guide reports an official position or earlier remarks; the original statement date is not established and this is not verified as a new 2026 campaign promise.

While serving · Original date not established

Energy & environment

Oppose offshore wind development over safety concerns

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Smith opposes offshore wind projects, arguing that they could harm New Jersey coastal communities and create serious risks for military and civilian aircraft and vessels by affecting radar. The passage reports his position in the context of the Trump administration’s halt to offshore wind construction.

Context: The passage does not specify which projects or what action Smith would pursue beyond supporting the construction halt. This voter guide reports an official position or earlier remarks; the original statement date is not established and this is not verified as a new 2026 campaign promise.

While serving · Original date not established

Immigration

Repeal New Jersey’s sanctuary-state status

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Smith called for New Jersey to repeal its sanctuary-state status. He said this would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials and help hold undocumented people who commit crimes accountable, including through possible removal from the United States.

Context: This is a call for New Jersey to change state policy, not a stated federal proposal. This voter guide reports an official position or earlier remarks; the original statement date is not established and this is not verified as a new 2026 campaign promise.

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Veterans

Protect veterans’ benefits and support programs

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Smith says he remains committed to protecting veterans’ benefits and programs so that people who have served have access to the resources they have earned. He does not name specific future actions in this statement.

Context: The statement does not specify which benefits or programs, or how Smith would protect them.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Civil rights & justice Public safety & firearms

Use prevention, protection and prosecution to respond to human trafficking

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Chris Smith identifies prevention, protection and prosecution as the three parts of his approach to human trafficking. He has also expressed concern that major events can increase vulnerability to trafficking, including sex trafficking and forced labor.

Context: This describes his stated framework and concern, not a specific new legislative proposal.