Rural Development
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement following President Trump's announcement of a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Nebraska.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement following Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Nebraska on Tuesday to survey damage caused by severe weather and ongoing flooding.
Statement from Smith:
We celebrate National Ag Week to recognize the tireless efforts of our farmers and ranchers to feed the American people and a sizeable portion of the rest of the world. It has always been a point of pride for me to represent Nebraska's Third District, which is the highest producing ag district in the country.
Washington, D.C.–Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced Tuesday from the floor of the House of Representatives the introduction of H.R.
Access to quality healthcare is among the most important issues facing the country today, especially for aging Americans. In rural areas, such as Nebraska's Third District, this is even more true. Nearly 50 million Americans, or one in seven, rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs in retirement or when disabled.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), senior members of the House Ways and Means Committee and representatives of rural congressional districts, introduced two bills to improve rural access to healthcare this week.
Washington, D.C. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau was recognized this week for its work on behalf of Nebraska's farmers and ranchers in implementing an association health plan to provide them greater access to healthcare.
2018 has been a productive year. The economic benefits of tax reform are on display throughout the country with businesses expanding and jobs being created all around us. While there is much left to be done, I'd like to discuss a few of our proudest accomplishments from the past year.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after joining President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Our nation's natural resources have no better friend than farmers and ranchers whose livelihood depends on them. From growing crops to raising livestock, their long term success is dependent upon sustainable practices.