Press Releases

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) along with other members of the House Committee on Ways and Means met with Members of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade to directly discuss trade issues, including the possibility of a transatlantic U.S.-European Union (EU) trade agreement. During the meeting, Smith stressed the importance of addressing agriculture trade barriers as part of any trade agreement with the EU.

Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will be able to meet with a representative of Congressman Smith’s Scottsbluff office for a “mobile office” on Wednesday, December 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (MST) in Chadron.

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 6156, the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012:

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is once again helping to collect cards for the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program which gives Americans the opportunity to send holiday greetings and thanks to servicemembers, veterans and their families around the world.

Washington, DC – The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement enters into force today, marking the completion of the three U.S. trade agreements enacted in 2011. Trade promotion agreements with Colombia and South Korea took effect earlier in 2012. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement:

“The three trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea are now in effect, bringing mutual economic benefits and expanding export opportunities for Nebraska goods, crops and products.

Washington, DC – The Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR), which is responsible for coordinating the Inaugural Parade for the 57^th Presidential Inauguration, has begun accepting applications from organizations wishing to participate in the parade. The Inaugural Parade will take place on January 21, 2013. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement encouraging interested organizations in the Third District to apply:

Washington, DC – The Office of Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host a Senior Services Fair on Thursday, October 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (C.D.T.) in Grand Island.

Officials from the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will be on hand to provide private consultations with seniors about Medicare Part D plan options. Seniors seeking plan assistance should bring a complete list of their prescriptions taken, including dosage information.

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) accepted the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today at the Nebraska Business and Industrial Products Show in Grand Island.

“I am honored to receive this award,” said Smith. “Nebraska is an agriculture state and a manufacturing state. The Third District alone is home to more than 300 manufacturing facilities employing nearly 27,000 people. In this economy it is essential we remove red tape on our manufacturers, and work to make sure our exports are competitive abroad.”