Press Releases

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 444, which would require the President to put forward a plan to balance the budget.

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is encouraging high school students in Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, February 15, 2013.

“I am proud of the efforts and talents of all of the students who have participated in the Congressional Art Competition in previous years,” said Smith. “I hope more students will take advantage of this opportunity so the Third District can continue to share exceptional works of art with visitors to the U.S. Capitol from around the world.”

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after it was announced Japan would ease some restrictions on beef imports from the U.S. Today’s agreement will allow for expanded exports of beef and beef products to Japan, the largest beef market in Asia:

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act was introduced by Congressman Todd Young (R-IN):

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after passage of H.R. 325, the No Budget, No Pay Act:

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement today after President Obama announced new proposals regarding guns:

“Reducing violence is a necessary goal, but I am concerned this plan would infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Nebraskans, and is yet another instance of the President bypassing Congress to impose his agenda. I also fear many of the President's proposals would do nothing to address the underlying causes of violence. I look forward to reviewing the plan in more detail, and to being a part of this debate in Congress.”

Monica Jirik has been promoted to Chief of Staff. Jirik has served as Congressman Smith’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director since 2007.

Joshua Jackson has been promoted to Legislative Director. Jackson has served as Congressman Smith’s Senior Legislative Assistant since 2008. In his new role, Jackson will assist in the development of policy positions and legislative initiatives, as well as managing and supervising Smith’s legislative staff.