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Over the past week, smoke has filled the skies across central and western Nebraska as wildfires have torn through more than 826,000 acres—destroying homes, infrastructure, and forcing families to evacuate with little notice.
This is the worst wildfire crisis Nebraska has ever experienced and for many families the hardship is far from over.
I recently had the opportunity to visit affected areas and meet with local officials, first responders, and Nebraskans who have been directly impacted. What I saw was sobering.
Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) awarding $100 million to the Fort Laramie Tunnel Rehabilitation Project for repairs and enhancement of the groundwater irrigation canal in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming.
Today, during a speech on the House floor, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) asked his colleagues to join him in praying for all Nebraskans as they battle the worst wildfire crisis in state history.
In his opening statement at today’s House Ways and Means Trade subcommittee hearing, Chairman Adrian Smith (NE-03) underscored the importance of strong American leadership at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to rebalance global trade, expand market access for American exports, and push back against unfair practices by trading partners.
From a young age, I have been fortunate enough to have a community of people who encouraged me to take risks, explore new ideas, and pursue every opportunity available. Their support helped shape my path and opened doors I never could have imagined.
Today, U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to empower small businesses to offer dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSAs) to their employees.
The Small Business Dependent Care FSA Opportunity Act would create a tax credit for small businesses to assist with the startup and administrative costs of establishing DCFSAs, making it easier for them to provide child care benefits to working families.
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) invites high school students across Nebraska's Third District to submit their artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 27th.
On March 1st, Nebraskans celebrated 159 years of statehood. It was a moment to reflect on the people and values that built our state and the pioneer spirit that continues to define us today.
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, questioned Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano about his efforts to improve the IRS Free File program.
During the hearing, Smith highlighted his efforts to end the Biden Administration’s burdensome Direct File program which was launched without proper Congressional approval.
Today, Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after learning of the death of United States Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska who was killed in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury:
“I am heartbroken to learn of the death of Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens, who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend. This is a devastating loss for his family, friends, fellow service members, and for our entire state.