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September 19, 2025
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Federal spending and our growing national debt are serious challenges which must be addressed for the long-term fiscal health of our nation. By enacting our tax cut and family security package (H.R. 1) in July, Republicans took significant strides to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Issues:BudgetHealth CareTaxesWays & Means
September 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), as directed by Congress, 

September 12, 2025
Columns

Nearly a quarter century has passed since the attacks of September 11th, 2001. That day’s tragic events, the heroic acts of so many Americans, and the extraordinary shows of patriotism and national unity which followed are forever etched in our national memory. We will always remember the courage and sacrifice of those who passed and those whose lives were forever changed 24 years ago.

Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
September 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after it was reported Charlie Kirk, Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.

September 5, 2025
Columns

Agriculture producers have faced serious economic challenges in recent years. Despite rising productivity, farmers face high input costs and falling commodity prices, straining their margins. As many Nebraskans know well, a record crop alone doesn’t right the market, and producers are in a challenging position.

Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
August 29, 2025
Columns

In recent weeks, I’ve been grateful to be able to speak with many Nebraskans across the Third District’s 80 counties. While I make the most of the time I have in Nebraska throughout the year, the month of August provides a unique opening in the congressional calendar to connect with the people of our state.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergyRural DevelopmentSmall BusinessWays & Means
August 22, 2025
Columns

The inalienable rights asserted by our Founders—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—cannot exist without proper respect for the rule of law. This starts at our borders and then flows through every branch of federal, state, and local government throughout our country.

Issues:Homeland SecurityImmigration
August 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency announced action on Small Refinery Exemption petitions.

August 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the United States and the European Union announced details on the Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade.

August 20, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security and the State of Nebraska announced plans to expand a facility in McCook, NE to house U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees.