Ways & Means

With its broad jurisdiction, the Ways and Means Committee impacts our pocketbooks, and in turn, nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The countries where Nebraskans can buy and sell goods, the taxes we pay, and the Social Security benefits some may receive are just a handful of the topics which fall under the committee's influence.

Learn more about how the Committee on Ways and Means impacts you by visiting the links below.

Smith Statement on NAFTA Agreement

October 1, 2018

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement following the Trump administration's announcement of a trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means

Smith Applauds Progress on Trade between U.S. and Japan

September 26, 2018

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement following a September 26 summit between President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan which produced a joint statement outlining plans for future trade negotiations.

Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means

Smith Statement on Passage of “Grain Glitch” Fix

March 22, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a member of the Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement today after voting to address the “grain glitch” as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.

Issues:AgricultureBudgetEconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means

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:AgricultureEnergyTaxesWays & Means

Closing the Jobs Gap

March 9, 2018

Columns

One of the most common concerns I hear while traveling the Third District is the roadblocks employers are facing in finding qualified workers. Considering the high number of Americans currently sitting on the economic sidelines, we have a great opportunity before us to close the jobs gap and help more people experience prosperity.

Issues:EconomyJobsWays & Means

Smith Statement on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

March 8, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump announced his decision to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyTradeWays & Means

Smith Continues NAFTA Advocacy in Mexico City

March 5, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after returning from the latest round of NAFTA negotiations in Mexico City, where he served on the congressional delegation led by Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) meeting with negotiators, government officials, and business leaders.

Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means

Trade is Crucial to a Growing Economy

March 2, 2018

Columns

The next round of NAFTA negotiations is underway in Mexico City, and I am part of the bipartisan congressional delegation traveling to these talks to stress the importance of this agreement to America’s economic future.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyTradeWays & Means

Empowering Rural Health Providers

February 16, 2018

Columns

Nebraska’s Third District is home to 55 Critical Access Hospitals. Though they all share the same designation, no two are alike in the ways they meet the needs of their communities.

Issues:Health CareWays & Means

Brady, Smith on Policies Included in Continuing Resolution to Strengthen Families and Communities

February 6, 2018

Press Release

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after House Republicans introduced a continuing resolution that includes proposals to strengthen families and communities:

Issues:BudgetWays & Means

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