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July 28, 2017
For too long, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strayed from its intended purpose and instead has become a red tape factory with little to no accountability. Thankfully, the Trump administration is working to reverse this harmful trend.
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
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.
March 2, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) reintroduced legislation today to broaden fuel choices for retailers and consumers by expanding the existing waiver of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations related to the Reid Vapor Pressure of motor vehicle fuel, which E10 received in 1990, to include E15.
February 10, 2017
A common request I receive from Nebraskans is for help getting bureaucracy off their backs. Especially over the past eight years, federal agencies have far too often violated the separation of powers and legislated through red tape.
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.
December 2, 2016
We can look forward to many opportunities to boost our economy through pro-growth policies and regulatory relief under a unified Republican government. Still, as this year draws to a close, a number of important victories are helping to set the stage for greater growth.
March 1, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) presented at a briefing today to educate congressional staff on the impacts of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation which currently prevents the sale of E15 during the summer months.
Issues:Energy
December 4, 2015
While President Obama touted his cap-and-trade policies in Paris this week, the House was working to stop bureaucratic overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Issues:EnergyHomeland Security
November 30, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Issues:Energy
November 6, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after President Obama announced his decision not to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
Issues:Energy