Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet constituents of the Third District during a "mobile office" on Friday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (M.D.T.) in Harrison.
A "mobile office" allows constituents to meet directly with Congressman Smith about federal issues and take advantage of the constituent services available through his office, such as assisting individuals with challenges they face while working with a federal agency, ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and booking tours in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Kyle and Jody Dellevoet of Kearney will be honored with the 2012 Angels in Adoption Award for the Nebraska’s Third District.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led a bipartisan letter with Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) urging U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to ensure the strongest possible sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to promote American agricultural exports across the Asia-Pacific region.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will hold an open house at his Scottsbluff office on Monday, August 6, 2012 to meet with constituents to discuss issues of importance, as well as how to take advantage of constituent services available through his office.
“Access to one’s elected representative is one of the cornerstones of our democracy and I always enjoy meeting with and listening to my fellow Nebraskans” said Smith. “I welcome anyone who can attend to come discuss issues important to them.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6233, which would reauthorize a number of agriculture disaster programs.
“The bill passed by the House today would provide assistance to producers affected by the drought and wildfires devastating farms and ranches across Nebraska. Until the House and Senate come to an agreement on long-term farm policy, this legislation would ensure struggling producers are not left with more uncertainty.”
Background:
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8, which would prevent the largest tax hike in American history when the current rates expire at the end of the year. Tomorrow, the House is expected to pass H.R. 6169, which would provide an expedited process for comprehensive tax reform in 2013. Congressman Smith, a member of the Committee on Ways and Means charged with rewriting the tax code, is an original co-sponsor of both bills.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) introduced S. 3467, a bill which would place a one-year moratorium on Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) use of aerial surveillance. Congressman Smith introduced similar legislation in July.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. The bill passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 245 to 172:
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today on the wildfires affecting Nebraska:
“I appreciate the efforts of all those working to extinguish the fires and prevent further damage, especially local firefighters and first responders, National Guardsmen and others on the front lines.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act.
“Today, the House of Representatives voted to repeal an overreaching law which burdens job creators at a time of economic stagnation, raises taxes, reduces access to quality care, and injects more government red tape into personal health care decisions.