Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Fostering Autonomy in Independent Returns by Prohibiting Redundant and Extralegal Programs (FAIR PREP) Act. The legislation builds upon a bill introduced by Smith and Edwards in 2024 to prohibit the IRS from continuing or developing a successor to its in-house Direct File pilot program.
The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led 11 Ways and Means Committee colleagues sending a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai.
Washington, D.C. – Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Mike Flood (R-NE-01), released the following statements after legislation to designate the Post Office in Lexington, NE, in honor of former Congressman Bill Barrett and his wife Elsie and the North Platte Federal Building in honor of former Congresswoman Virginia Smith was signed into law by President Biden.
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. The bill would prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using the balance of the Biden-Harris administration’s massive, $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars to increase audits on middle-class families while preserving funding for customer service and IT modernization at the IRS.
The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was reelected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement voicing support for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House in the 119th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in response to an attack in which the driver of a vehicle killed 10 and injured dozens more in New Orleans, LA.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at 100 years of age.
"Beginning with his service in the U.S. Navy, President Carter’s lifetime of service was consistent across many areas of his life and carried on long after he left the presidency. His charitable endeavors well into his 90s are emblematic of American resilience and our dedication to giving back to community and neighbor alike."
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Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during January in Harrison, Grant, Alliance, Chadron, Ogallala, and Rushville.
A staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency interaction, or take advantage of the services available through his office.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after a dispute panel announced its finding that Mexico had violated its commitments under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with its decree barring U.S.-grown biotech corn. Under USMCA rules, Mexico has 45 days from the date of the report to comply with the ruling.