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The federal government of the United States has an obligation to maintain the highest standard of accountability to the American people. Families working hard to make ends meet, paying taxes to the federal government, rightfully expect a government which treats their hard-earned money with respect.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Committee on Ways and Means passed bipartisan legislation which included policy from his bill with Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) to improve child welfare services.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced the Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act. This legislation would require states to consult with youth and families with lived experience in child welfare services when developing their state child welfare plans and publicly report their suggestions and how the state has implemented them.
The members released the following statements:
August’s Consumer Price Index shows inflation continues to rise. Prices for consumer goods have risen across the board – especially necessities like food and shelter. Unfortunately, inflation shows no sign of easing, and the National Energy Assistance Directors Association anticipates a 17 percent increase in the average household cost for Americans to heat their homes this winter.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced the Providing Choice for Social Security Retirees Act (H.R. 3899) this week. The bill would provide seniors who choose to delay claiming Social Security benefits beyond their full retirement age the opportunity to receive 25% of their earned credit as an upfront lump sum payment.
As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic continues, most of our attention has been focused on fighting this disease and the economic consequences of our response. While we continue the fight this disease, we must also be sure to not let our guard down against fraud. Recently, there have been numerous reports of scams taking advantage of this pandemic.
Washington, D.C. – The office of Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host Senior Service Fairs in Grand Island, Scottsbluff, and Beatrice to coincide with Medicare Open Enrollment.
Officials from the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will offer one-on-one consultations on available Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Seniors seeking assistance should bring a complete list of their prescriptions, including dosage information.
To watch a video of Rep. Smith's remarks, click here.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following remarks on Wednesday during a hearing on Social Security reform and retirement policy before the House Ways and Means Committee.
I appreciate the opportunity to discuss ways we can help Americans plan and be ready for retirement.
I think there are many ways we can work together in this area on a bipartisan basis.
We've all been there. Our families sit down for a nice, relaxing dinner and just as we begin to eat, the phone rings. But who could it be? It's fairly late in the evening and mostly anyone who would call at such an hour is already gathered together.