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June 9, 2017
As happens too often when the federal government gets involved, a seemingly well-intentioned bill hastily signed into law in 2010 wreaked havoc on economic opportunity in America. You may be surprised to learn this is not a column about Obamacare. Instead, I am talking about a piece of legislation which has become known as “Obamacare for banks.”
Issues:EconomySmall Business
May 17, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) chaired a Ways and Means Subcommittee hearing today entitled “Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults to Break the Cycle of Poverty,” which examined innovative programs around the country helping to equip young people with the skills they need to climb the economic ladder.
April 14, 2017
Each year, Tax Day is an unpleasant reality check on how complicated and outdated our tax code has become. Tax reform is next on our legislative agenda, and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lessen the burden on American families and businesses.
Issues:EconomyTaxesWays & Means
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 28, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement this evening in response to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
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 17, 2017
We live in a country built on opportunity, but too many Americans face roadblocks to moving up the economic ladder. As chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, I am pleased to work with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to improve our country’s anti-poverty programs.
Issues:EconomyJobsWays & Means
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.
February 15, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) convened his first hearing as chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee today on the Geography of Poverty. Tammy Slater of Doniphan, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, testified at the hearing as an invited witness.
January 24, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order to advance the Keystone XL pipeline.