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June 29, 2023
Columns

As the third largest economy in the world, Japan is a vital trade partner of the United States, especially agriculture producers in Nebraska’s Third District. According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, more than half of Nebraska’s pork exports and more than a quarter of our state’s beef exports were purchased by Japan last year, totaling $156 million and $405 million respectively.

Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
June 1, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, and Rep.

June 1, 2023
Columns

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Don Beyer (D-VA) – along with Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) – introduced the Formula 3.0 Act, legislation to permanently waive tariffs and ease trade barriers on infant formula. The members released the following statements:

Issues:TradeWays & Means
May 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced a resolution calling for legislation to avoid double taxation between the U.S. and Taiwan.

May 24, 2023

Washington, D.C. ––Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act, a bill to authorize the administration, in consultation with Congress, to negotiate and enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

May 5, 2023
Columns

Every day, events around the world, such as the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, emphasize how fragile peace can be. As an internal power struggle between rival military leaders erupted into lethal clashes, American diplomats have been evacuated and hundreds of thousands of refugees have been displaced.

Issues:DefenseHomeland SecurityTradeWays & Means
April 21, 2023
Columns

From calving and planting to spring cleaning to graduations, busyness often seems to take on a special intensity across the early months of the year. This year has been no exception, and in the House of Representatives the new Majority has been hard at work on behalf of the American people.

Issues:BudgetHomeland SecurityTradeWays & Means
March 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s proposed rule for their so-called “Clean Vehicle Tax Credit” created by the Inflation Act: