Rural Development
April 13, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) joined Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) to introduce H.R. 5506, the Physician Assistant Direct Payment Act, to allow physician assistants (PAs) to directly bill Medicare.
Statement by Smith:
January 12, 2018
To kick off 2018, the American Farm Bureau welcomed President Trump to their annual meeting. It was the first time a U.S. president addressed this gathering in 26 years.
October 27, 2017
As we approach the holiday season, many Nebraskans are planning their travels. Increased fuel demand is a reminder of how important it is for our country to utilize every available energy source, as more choices for consumers typically lead to lower costs.
August 7, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after PenAir announced it has filed a request with the Department of Transportation to end Essential Air Service routes between Denver and Kearney, North Platte, and Scottsbluff.
June 27, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers released a proposal to repeal the Obama administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule, or WOTUS.
Issues:AgricultureRural Development
April 26, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) met with Gering High School students today during their trip to Washington, D.C., for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national awards luncheon. At the luncheon, Gering High School was selected as one of three national winners out of thousands of entries and 10 national finalists.
Issues:EducationRural Development
April 21, 2017
One issue most Americans agree on is the importance of investing in our infrastructure. Significant repairs are needed to keep our country strong and competitive. In Nebraska, we know infrastructure is crucial to connecting rural communities.
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 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.
February 15, 2017
The House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), today held a hearing to examine how poverty is changing around the country and to explore solutions to the challenges Members are seeing in their own communities.