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As Third District farmers round out the fall harvest season, it is an appropriate time to note how hard agriculture producers work to feed and fuel the world and how this drives our state’s economy.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on the Constitutional Reform of Strategic State Industries and Enterprises which passed the Mexican Senate. The legislation which had previously passed in the lower house, gives increased market preference to state-owned electric utilities.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in response to today’s White House event with select agriculture groups chosen by the administration.
"If the Biden-Harris administration is serious about supporting American agriculture producers, their actions have failed to align with their words.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President Biden made comments on the latest jobs report.
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led a bipartisan letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The letter expresses concerns regarding proposals related to electricity, mining, genetically modified corn, and regulatory bodies which are set to be considered by the Mexican government and would likely compromise commitments under USMCA.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the announcement United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai has requested dispute settlement consultations with Canada over Canada's new tax on digital services under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led a letter alongside fellow Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty Johnson, (R-SD), and Jimmy Panetta, (D-CA) to Ambassador Luis Gilberto Murillo, the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. The letter expresses concerns regarding the Colombia Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism’s warrantless investigation into U.S. exports of powdered milk products.
Securing our country’s borders and safeguarding the American people are fundamental responsibilities of the federal government. Ongoing human trafficking at the border is a humanitarian crisis, and the smuggling of fentanyl and other illicit substances poses a serious risk to Americans.
Last weekend, the 8th Annual All Nebraska Tractor Drive took place in Franklin and Harlan Counties. The event featured roughly 100 antique tractors and raised funds for the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. The round trip from Franklin to the Harlan County Dam showcased our state’s tradition of working the land and served as a reminder of how much new equipment and technology has improved production over the decades, increasing efficiency.
With the summer growing and travel season upon us, the cost of energy is top-of-mind for many. Unfortunately, the Biden administration continues to barrel down a dead end of poorly considered energy policy. Since President Biden took office, the Consumer Price Index shows prices have skyrocketed and stayed high as gasoline prices are up 55.5 percent, airfare is up 38.2 percent, and electricity is up 28.5 percent.