Press Releases

Smith’s Office Announces Upcoming Caseworker in Your Community Event

June 6, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Beatrice on Friday, June 14.

Smith Announces New Staff Members

June 5, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the addition of Val Jansante to his Scottsbluff staff, who will serve as a Community Liaison, and Eric Kamler to his Grand Island staff, who will serve as Community Liaison - Agriculture Specialist.

Smith Votes for Disaster Relief Bill

June 3, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to provide assistance for presidentially declared disasters, including the March 2019 “bomb cyclone” which struck Nebraska.

Issues:

Budget

Smith Statement on Year-round Sales of E15

May 31, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement praising President Trump’s rule to allow the year-round sale of E15 in accordance with legislation introduced by Smith:

Issues:

Agriculture

Smith’s Office Announces Staff Mobile Office Hours for June

May 21, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at mobile offices throughout the month of June in Bassett, Red Cloud, Ainsworth, Hayes Center, Valentine, Wayne, Kimball, Alliance, Springview, Arapahoe, Brewster and Stockville.

Smith Statement on Section 232 Agreement with Mexico and Canada

May 17, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding an agreement reached by the United States, Canada, and Mexico to remove tariffs on steel and aluminum imports (Section 232).

Issues:

Trade

Reps. Smith, Sewell, McMorris Rodgers, and Loebsack Introduce Bipartisan Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act

May 16, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE-3), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05), and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-2) introduced the Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act. This legislation provides regulatory relief for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and updates Medicare reimbursements to independent RHCs.

Issues:

Health Care

Smith Supports Disaster Relief Bill

May 10, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke today in the House of Representatives before voting in support of H.R. 2157, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019, to provide additional assistance to disaster areas, including the March 2019 “bomb cyclone” which struck Nebraska. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 257-150, and now moves to the Senate.

Issues:

Agriculture, Economy

Smith Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition Winners

May 9, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska.

Smith Announces Inaugural Excellence in Economic Development for Young Entrepreneurs Award

May 9, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the inaugural Excellence in Economic Development for Young Entrepreneurs Award. This award was created to celebrate the efforts of young and rising leaders who strengthen their communities with their entrepreneurial spirit.

Issues:

Rural Development