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Adam Smith has accepted documented donations from sectors with material interests in "Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020)" but has no public statement, vote, or hearing record on the topic. Expected position: As Ranking Member of House Armed Services, a senior member representing a Boeing-heavy district, and a top Boeing campaign contribution recipient, Smith would be expected to lead or prominently join congressional oversight of Boeing's safety failures and the FAA's delegation of certification authority. The Seattle Times won a 2020 Pulitzer Prize for its 737 MAX investigation. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this 18-month window, Smith was active on defense procurement, NDAA negotiations, and foreign policy. However, a search of his press releases and major public statements reveals no high-profile initiative, hearing leadership, or sustained public pressure campaign on Boeing safety failures — despite Boeing's Renton 737 production facility sitting in his district. In contrast, Sen. Maria Cantwell and Rep. Rick Larsen, also from Washington, were publicly visible on Boeing oversight. Primary URL: https://adamsmith.house.gov/media/press-releases Days silent: 556. The constituent is owed an explanation of the official's position.
Subject: Constituent request: hearing on Adam Smith has not publicly weighed in on Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020) Dear Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am writing to ask the committee to hold a public hearing on the following matter that falls within your jurisdiction: Adam Smith has not publicly weighed in on Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020). The basis of this request is documented in publicly available evidence summarised here: Adam Smith has not publicly weighed in on Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020). Full evidence trail with source citations: https://goblinhouse.net/wall/disclosure-gap-congress-s…
Subject: Tip — Adam Smith has not publicly weighed in on Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020) Hi The Lever team, Tipping you to a documented accountability gap that aligns with your beat (Money in politics, regulatory capture): Adam Smith has not publicly weighed in on Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020) One-line summary: Adam Smith has not publicly weighed in on Boeing 737 MAX safety crisis and FAA oversight failure (2019–2020) Full evidence trail with source citations and confidence labels: https://goblinhouse.net/wall/disclosure-gap-congress-s000510-boeing-737-max-safety-crisis-and-faa-oversight-failure-2019- This is not original reporting — it's …