Social Security

February 5, 2016

The United States once again did not make the list of the top ten freest economies in the world, according to the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom just released by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal. Declining economic freedom cannot become the status quo for our great nation.

Issues:Social SecurityTaxesTradeWays & Means

Regulation Rewind Update

August 14, 2015

Columns

At my mobile offices and meetings throughout the Third District, I have the opportunity to hear directly from Nebraskans about the regulatory burdens impacting their lives and livelihoods. To fight government overreach, I launched my Regulation Rewind initiative in 2014 and have continued these efforts this year.

Issues:AgricultureSecond AmendmentSocial SecurityWays & Means

From Spending to Savings

July 10, 2015

Columns

We have now successfully shifted the conversation in Washington from how much to spend to how much to cut. These decisions certainly are not easy, but there is an immense amount of work to do to bring our country's deficit under control.

Issues:BudgetEconomySocial SecurityWays & Means

Keeping the Social Security Promise

February 20, 2015

Columns

For generations, Americans have paid taxes into Social Security with the expectation the program will be there if they need it when they get older. Without reform, the Social Security Trust Fund will continue toward insolvency.

Issues:Social SecurityWays & Means

Solutions for Social Security and Medicare

September 5, 2014

Columns

Many Nebraskans depend on the Social Security and Medicare benefits they have earned by paying into these programs throughout their careers.

Issues:BudgetHealth CareSocial SecurityWays & Means

Rep. Smith Asking for Input on Medicare, Social Security Reform

July 16, 2013

In The News

Jordon Onwiler

Nebraska TV

Congressman Adrian Smith is asking residents of central and western Nebraska to share comments and ideas on ways to reform Medicare and Social Security.

Issues:Social SecurityWays & Means

Smith Encourages Nebraskans to Submit Ideas for Entitlement Reform

July 15, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is encouraging residents of Nebraska’s Third District to submit their ideas and comments to reform Medicare and Social Security via email to entitlementreform@mail.house.gov.

Issues:Social SecurityWays & Means

Rep. Smith’s Office to Host Senior Services Fair

October 15, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC – The Office of Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host a Senior Services Fair on Thursday, October 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (C.D.T.) in Grand Island.

Officials from the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will be on hand to provide private consultations with seniors about Medicare Part D plan options. Seniors seeking plan assistance should bring a complete list of their prescriptions taken, including dosage information.

Issues:Health CareSocial SecurityVeterans

Smith Seeks Answers to Prevent Identity Theft

May 8, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC –Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today participated in a Ways and Means Committee hearing which examined tax fraud. The hearing also focused on whether the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are doing enough to protect Social Security numbers to prevent and detect false returns.

Issues:Social SecurityTaxesWays & Means

An Unsustainable Path

May 20, 2011

Columns

On May 13, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2011 report, and the news was troubling. For the sixth straight year, the trustees warned the programs are on an unsustainable, insolvent path, and without swift attention will leave future generations with broken promises.

Issues:BudgetSocial SecurityWays & Means

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