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.
More on Ways & Means
March 12, 2014
During a Committee on Ways and Means hearing, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) asked Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to explain the reasoning behind and effectiveness of the 96-hour rule and physician supervision requirements at Critical Access Hospitals.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
February 28, 2014
Everyone agrees our federal tax code is complicated, outdated, uncompetitive, and too often favors the politically well-connected. By simplifying the code we can improve compliance, encourage economic growth, and make our tax structure fairer for all Americans.
Issues:EconomyTaxesWays & Means
February 26, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement after House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) announced a comprehensive discussion draft of tax reform legislation:
Issues:EconomyTaxesWays & Means
February 20, 2014
Doug Kennedy
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith has introduced a bill that would repeal the portion of the federal health care law which places time limits on certain patients at certain hospitals.
February 7, 2014
Rural Nebraska truly is the heartland of America. I grew up here, and would never live anywhere else. While there are many advantages and benefits to living in rural areas, there are also challenges.
February 5, 2014
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act which would repeal the burdensome 96-Hour rule now being enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
February 4, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after a new report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office predicted the President’s health care law will reduce the number of full-time workers by roughly 2.3 million people, and the online exchanges will insure 1 million fewer people this year than previously estimated:
January 24, 2014
After years of negotiations, the United States signed and approved trade agreements with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea in 2011, and all three agreements went into effect in 2012.
January 13, 2014
Robert Pore
Legislation that would help advance new trade agreements to benefit Nebraska producers, manufacturers and consumers is being supported by U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., and U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means