Question 1

Who is Chris Smith?

Accepted Answer

Chris Smith is a Republican Representative from New Jersey, now in year 45 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Chris Smith’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Chris Smith has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Smith voted yea 79% and nay 19% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Chris Smith sponsored?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Chris Smith has sponsored 935 bills and cosponsored 7,617 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include International Affairs, Health, Crime and Law Enforcement, and Unknown. Most recently, Rep. Smith introduced HR 7807 in March 2026: "To authorize the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to process claims against the Government of Honduras related to the expropriation of property of United States persons."

Question 4

What district does Chris Smith represent?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Chris Smith represents New Jersey's 4th congressional district. With a median household income of $99,155, the district heavily Republican (R+36). The median age is 40.8. Median rent runs $1,749/month. Unemployment sits at 5.4%.

Question 5

What committees does Chris Smith serve on?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Chris Smith serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rep. Smith holds leadership positions as Chair of the Africa Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. Smith sits on 2 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Chris Smith?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Chris Smith's Washington office is at 2373 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-3765. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Smith's office.

Question 7

Is Chris Smith a republican?

Accepted Answer

Chris Smith is a member of the Republican Party, representing New Jersey's 4th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Smith has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 79% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Chris Smith go to school?

Accepted Answer

Chris Smith's education includes: B.A. from The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ (1975); Attended from Worcester College (1974).

Question 9

What are the demographics of New Jersey District 4?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey District 4 is 11.1% Hispanic, 81.9% White, 3.5% Black, 2.5% Asian. The median age is 40.8. Median household income is $99,155. The poverty rate is 6%. Unemployment is 5.4%. Median rent is $1,749/month. Median home value is $461,100. 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Chris Smith do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 31.96% Democratic and 68.04% Republican. 394,228 total votes were cast. The Republican candidate won by 36.08 points. Trend: Stable from the previous cycle. Trend: Stable from the previous cycle.

Chris Smith

Representative Chris Smith

Education

Professional History

U.S. Senator

Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life Committee, Inc.

Businessman, Family-Owned Sport Wholesale Business

Policy Focus Areas

Notable Legislation

Combating Human Trafficking

Autism Research Funding

Veterans' Health Benefits

International Religious Freedom

Committee Assignments

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