Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement commemorating Independence Day:

“The Fourth of July marks the declaration of our independence and the expression of ideas which have guided our Republic and inspired freedom around the world. As we celebrate Independence Day with friends and family, please remember not only those who established our freedom, but also those who fought and gave their lives to defend it throughout the last 236 years.”

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement following the ruling by the Supreme Court upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010:

“Although I am disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision today, I thank the Court for its consideration.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) this week became an original cosponsor of H.R. 5961 introduced by Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on June 19, 2012. The legislation would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from conducting aerial surveillance of agricultural land when enforcing the Clean Water Act unless the Agency has obtained voluntary written consent, provided public notice, or received court-ordered certification of reasonable suspicion.

Broken Bow, NE – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement urging residents of Nebraska’s Third District to speak out on a Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) proposal to reduce costs by changing operating hours at more than 17,000 postal retail locations nationwide:

North Platte, NE – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement regarding the EPA’s response to a delegation inquiry about the aerial surveillance program:

“While the EPA has partially responded to our inquiry, many questions still remain. It is troubling that confidential information could be subject to Freedom of Information requests.

“This issue is not resolved and I will continue to work to ensure the EPA is functioning strictly within its authority while respecting private property rights.”

Delegation says closed-door meeting no substitute for full disclosure from EPA Administrator

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today joined Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Lee Terry (R-NE) and Sens. Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson inquiring about the EPA’s use of aerial surveillance of livestock operations in Nebraska.

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Justin Sheldon and Abby McConnaughhay, will serve as summer interns in his Grand Island office.

“I’m thrilled to have Abby and Justin joining us, and I look forward to working with them. They are both motivated, disciplined, and dedicated, which will help them serve the people of the Third District,” Smith said.