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.
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August 14, 2015
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.
July 30, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) hosted a briefing today in conjunction with the Council for Affordable Health Coverage to educate congressional staff on significant concerns with the Affordable Care Act’s Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
July 17, 2015
The legislation passed by the House this week will allow us to continue our work on tax reform while seeking a multi-year highway funding plan. I am pleased the House took action to prevent the lapse of ongoing infrastructure projects and hope the Senate will join us in advancing this short-term bill to pave the way for a long-term highway funding solution.
July 10, 2015
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.
June 26, 2015
This week, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated ruling in King v. Burwell. Americans have awaited the Court’s decision for months, and many hoped this case could serve as a needed check on the Obama administration’s health care overreach. Unfortunately, the Court dealt a setback to both the rule of law and the American people by ruling in favor of the administration.
Issues:Health CareWays & Means
June 18, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 2146 to give Congress the authority to direct and oversee Presidential trade negotiations through Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
Issues:TradeWays & Means
June 12, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to give Congress the authority to direct and oversee Presidential trade negotiations through Trade Promotion Authority.
Issues:TradeWays & Means
May 29, 2015
Though I always look forward to busy weeks spent in Nebraska’s Third District, it is time to get back to Washington and continue to fight against executive overreach. We have a lot to do, and I remain committed to fulfilling the legislative branch’s responsibility to provide vigilant oversight of the President and the administration.
Issues:TradeWays & Means
April 24, 2015
Our negotiating partners make their best offers to lower trade barriers and set high standards if they know Congress will not re-write an agreement later. For America to get the best possible deal in trade negotiations, passing the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act, also known as TPA, is the necessary first step.
Issues:TradeWays & Means
April 17, 2015
Many Americans dread April 15th due to the complexity of our tax code. Unfortunately, taxpayers are not only burdened by the high costs of compliance but are also greatly concerned with the lack of accountability displayed by the very agency charged with collecting taxes.
Issues:TaxesWays & Means