Economy
October 20, 2017
As our united effort to overhaul the tax code continues this fall, we are reminded of what took place 31 years ago when President Ronald Reagan signed the last comprehensive tax reform bill into law on October 22, 1986.
Issues:EconomyTaxesWays & Means
October 10, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a proposed rule withdrawing from the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.
September 29, 2017
There is not enough long-term thinking in Congress. With tax reform, we can and must change this mentality. Focusing on the future will deliver more economic growth and greater opportunity for generations to come.
September 27, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today on the introduction of the tax reform framework by the Trump administration, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Senate Committee on Finance.
Issues:EconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means
June 9, 2017
As happens too often when the federal government gets involved, a seemingly well-intentioned bill hastily signed into law in 2010 wreaked havoc on economic opportunity in America. You may be surprised to learn this is not a column about Obamacare. Instead, I am talking about a piece of legislation which has become known as “Obamacare for banks.”
Issues:EconomySmall Business
May 17, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) chaired a Ways and Means Subcommittee hearing today entitled “Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults to Break the Cycle of Poverty,” which examined innovative programs around the country helping to equip young people with the skills they need to climb the economic ladder.
April 14, 2017
Each year, Tax Day is an unpleasant reality check on how complicated and outdated our tax code has become. Tax reform is next on our legislative agenda, and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lessen the burden on American families and businesses.
Issues:EconomyTaxesWays & Means
ICYMI: Rep. Smith Op-Ed in The Hill: After years of review, it’s time to move forward on Keystone XL
March 30, 2017
Our daily lives are entirely dependent on access to reliable, affordable energy. The Keystone XL pipeline is a piece in the overall energy puzzle, but for too many years, unscientific delays have prevented its construction. Now, President Trump has given a long-awaited green light from the executive branch.
February 28, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement this evening in response to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
February 24, 2017
On March 1, 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state admitted to the Union. As we celebrate 150 years of statehood, we honor the legacies of all those who took great risks and overcame countless obstacles in pursuit of opportunity.