Small Business

October 30, 2014

The request I hear most often from Third District constituents is to be left alone by the federal government. We understand there is a place for the federal government, but lately its priorities do not match the needs or wants of the American people.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsSmall BusinessTaxes

Stopping the Latest Federal Power Grab

October 17, 2014

Press Release

One of the issues I have heard most about is the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This proposal would allow the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to expand federal regulatory powers over waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsRural DevelopmentSmall Business

The Largest Agriculture District in America

October 2, 2014

Columns

The economy, culture, and values of rural America are largely shaped by agriculture. This is especially true of Nebraska’s Third Congressional District.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyJobsRural DevelopmentSmall Business

Smith Receives Guardian of Small Business Award

September 18, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has been named a Guardian of Small Business for his record of voting for policies which support America’s small-businesses during the 113th Congress.

Issues:EconomyHealth CareJobsRural DevelopmentSmall BusinessTaxes

Trade Benefits Nebraska

July 3, 2014

Columns

Increasing international trade to boost our economy and benefit consumers is a rare bipartisan goal in Washington.

Issues:JobsSmall BusinessTradeWays & Means

Smith Reaction to Proposed EPA Power Plant Rules

June 2, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rules to reduce emissions from existing power plants by 30 percent:

Issues:EconomyEnergyJobsSmall Business

Regulation Rewind Update

May 23, 2014

Columns

Earlier this year, I announced my Regulation Rewind project with the goal of identifying and addressing government-imposed burdens on the Third District.

Issues:AgricultureEconomySmall Business

Smith Votes to Freeze New Regulations

July 26, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. The bill passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 245 to 172:

Issues:EconomySmall Business

Smith Receives U.S. Chamber “Spirit of Enterprise” Award

April 11, 2012

Press Release

Washington, D.C.– The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) with its “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of policies which encourage job creation and economic growth. Smith has received this prestigious award for five consecutive years.

Issues:EconomyJobsSmall Business

Smith Responds to President Obama’s State of the Union Address

January 24, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“Strengthening our nation’s economy – creating jobs and putting Americans back to work – is the number one priority for Nebraskans,” said Smith. “But we aren’t looking for more of the same policies of the last three years – more government, more taxes, more stimulus spending. It hasn’t worked.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsSmall BusinessTaxesWays & Means