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Historically, one of the most important duties of the federal government has been creating, improving, and enforcing laws that ensure all citizens have equal rights in our country. Many states and localities did not do an adequate job of protecting these rights, and so federal government stepped in to fulfill the promises of America - equality, liberty, and opportunity - to all people.

I will work to continue this tradition as your Representative. No one should be discriminated against or denied basic rights in America.
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CheckAdam Smith voted for a bi-partisan bill, H.R. 1298, which addresses teh HIV/AIDS crisis in a truly systematic and comprehensive way, and increases the resources available to fight this growing threat. The bill passed the House 347-41.
CheckAdam Smith supports legislation to federally prosecute hate crimes Click here to view bill (H.R. 1082, 106th Congress)
CheckAdam Smith introduced legislation to increase funding for English as a Second Language education and targeted those funds much more directly to the children who need it
CheckAdam Smith supports the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would ban employment discrimination
CheckAdam Smith co-sponsored legislation intended to ensure a fair election process and that every person has an equal opportunity to vote, and voted for legislation to do so. Click here to view bill (H.R. 1170, 107th Congress)