Agriculture
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December 11, 2015
Though the fight against government overreach is ongoing, we have made significant progress this year in our efforts to stand against the Obama administration’s regulatory agenda and cut through red tape for Nebraskans.
December 7, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled Canada and Mexico may impose retaliatory tariffs of up to $1.01 billion on imported U.S. products due to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
November 27, 2015
The holiday season gives us an opportunity each year to dedicate quality time to our families and friends, reflecting on all we have for which to be grateful.
November 4, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed S.J. Res. 22 to block implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS) by congressional disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.
Issues:Agriculture
November 2, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has received the 2015 Fueling Growth Award for his leadership in supporting domestic energy production and the ethanol industry.
October 30, 2015
In August, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal featured Jeff Kerr, general counsel for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation. During the interview, he stated, “...our interaction with animals is the next version of the civil rights movement in this country.”
Issues:Agriculture
October 16, 2015
For more than 60 years, the agriculture community in the United States has led global efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition and to enhance food security through international food aid.
Issues:Agriculture
October 9, 2015
This week marked the conclusion of negotiations on a historic trade agreement. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has the potential to open many leading global markets to Nebraska agriculture, but it is important we review all the details before determining whether this agreement should become law.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
October 9, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a nationwide stay on the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Waters of the U.S. rule, known as WOTUS.
Issues:Agriculture
September 25, 2015
With more than 96 percent of the world’s customers living outside our borders, trade provides tremendous opportunities to grow our rural economy. As our work on trade negotiations moves forward, I am committed to expanding access to thriving and growing international markets for Nebraska producers, manufacturers, and consumers.