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February 10, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) today sent a letter to President Obama asking for immediate action to address the national propane shortage.
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
January 31, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after the State Department released its final environmental impact study on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
January 10, 2014
When it comes to transportation, consumers demand and deserve choice, which means we should continue to advance an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy development and use.
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
November 15, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency proposed scaling back the amount of renewable fuels blended into gasoline for 2014:
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
July 26, 2013
The price of gas is once again rising in Nebraska and across the nation. The average price of gasoline in our state now tops $3.60 per gallon, up more than 3 cents from last week. The price of diesel has jumped to $3.80 per gallon.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy
June 25, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President Obama announced plans to use executive powers to address climate change during a speech at Georgetown University:
May 10, 2013
Despite the recent cold weather and snow storms, summer is quickly approaching which likely means higher energy prices. Nebraskans will not only feel the pain at the gas pump, we could face higher home electric bills, and pay more for just about every product because of higher transportation and production costs.
Issues:Energy
April 11, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement in support of H.R. 678, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 416 – 7.
Issues:Energy
February 25, 2013
Robert Pore
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, which was introduced by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. The legislation includes regulatory relief similar to Nebraska Rep. Adrian Smith's Small Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act.
Issues:Energy