Energy
Information regarding my stance on Energy issues.
August 3, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today after the Obama administration announced plans to finalize its Clean Power Plan to regulate emissions from U.S. power plants.
Issues:Energy
June 25, 2015
U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), and Brad Ashford (D-NE) joined with U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting a public hearing on the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs).
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
June 19, 2015
Nebraska's Third District is the number one agriculture district in the country, but red tape churned out by the Obama administration threatens to undermine producers' success. While the rapid growth of government has impacted all economic sectors, many recent regulations have targeted American agriculture.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy
May 29, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Issues:Energy
April 13, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced legislation today to broaden consumer fuel choice by expanding the existing waiver of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations related to the Reid vapor pressure of motor vehicle fuel to include E15 gasoline in addition to E10.
Issues:Energy
February 11, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after voting in favor of S. 1 to authorize construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Issues:Energy
January 9, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today made the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3 to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling against a challenge to the proposed route.
December 29, 2014
As 2014 winds to a close it is a good time to review and reflect on what we have accomplished this year, and what remains to be done.