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Smith Releases Statement on EPA’s Proposed 2020 RVOs
July 8, 2019
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement expressing his disappointment with the EPA's proposed rule on Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2020.

Issues: Agriculture Energy
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Reps. Axne, Smith lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop EPA's Abuse of Small Refinery Exemption
May 7, 2019
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-3) led a bipartisan group of 35 colleagues in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop issuing Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) for large or unqualified refiners under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program.
Issues: Agriculture Energy
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Administration Implements Smith Proposal to Expand Availability of E15 Year-Round
October 9, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) praised President Trump's decision to allow the year-round sale of E15 in accordance with legislation introduced by Smith. In a White House announcement today, the president directed the EPA to begin rulemaking to allow E15 to be sold during the summer months.

Issues: Agriculture Energy Transportation
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Smith Statement on Administration Decision to Expand Access to E-15 Gasoline Blends
April 12, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement today after President Trump announced his intention to expand access to 15 percent ethanol blends in gasoline (E-15) year-round.

Issues: Agriculture Energy Trade
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Celebrating National Ag Week
March 20, 2018
Columns
Nebraska agriculture has a great story to tell, and I am proud to represent the top-producing ag district in the country. Because of the dedication and efficiency of our producers, our state plays a leading role in feeding the world.
Issues: Agriculture Energy Trade
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Smith Supports Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
March 15, 2018
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke in favor of the biodiesel tax credit for domestic fuel production Wednesday in a Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee hearing on expired tax extenders. Cal Meyer, Group Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ag Processing Inc. of Omaha, testified in the hearing.
Issues: Agriculture Energy Taxes Ways & Means
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Smith Statement on Final 2018 EPA Renewable Fuel Volumes Rule
November 30, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final 2018 renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Issues: Agriculture Energy
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Trump Administration Better for Biofuels
October 27, 2017
Columns
As we approach the holiday season, many Nebraskans are planning their travels. Increased fuel demand is a reminder of how important it is for our country to utilize every available energy source, as more choices for consumers typically lead to lower costs.
Issues: Agriculture Economy Energy Rural Development
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Smith Statement on Clean Power Plan Repeal
October 10, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a proposed rule withdrawing from the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.
Issues: Economy Energy
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Returning the EPA to its Core Mission
July 28, 2017
Columns
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: Agriculture Energy
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