Christopher H. Smith

A Representative from New Jersey. Born in Rahway, Union County, N. J. , March 4, 1953. Graduated from St. Mary's High School, Perth Amboy, N. J. , 1971. B. S. , Trenton State College, Ewing, N. J. , 1975. Attended Worcester College, Worcester, England, 1974. Businessman, family sporting goods company. Nonprofit executive. Unsuccessful candidate for election to the Ninety-sixth Congress in 1978. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-seventh and to the twenty-two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1981-present). Chair, Committee on Veterans Affairs (One Hundred Seventh and One Hundred Eighth Congresses).