Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winning artists of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.
“The future of Nebraska’s young artists is bright,” said Smith. “I am proud of the hard work of these exceptional students as well as their teachers. It is a great achievement on their part to have their artwork on display.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has made additional inquiries of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), asking the Corps to provide more details about its action plan to control flooding along the Missouri River. Click here to read Smith’s letter to USACE.
Washington, DC – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has responded to a letter sent by Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) asking for clarification regarding the USACE’s day-to-day management practices and its current authority under the Master Manual to update release schedules.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today voted for the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act (H.R. 452), which would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), during consideration in the House Ways & Means Committee.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in commemoration of National Agriculture Day:
“Nebraska’s agricultural producers embody the can-do spirit which makes our nation exceptional,” said Smith. “Our farmers and ranchers provide nourishment around the world and continue to contribute to one of the brightest parts of our economy. This alone is a tremendous source of pride for Nebraskans. National Agriculture Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the important role producers play in America’s success story.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has joined a bipartisan group of 195 Members of Congress, in writing a letter to President Obama asking he abandon a proposal in his recent budget plan which raises fees on commercial and general aviation.
Washington, D.C.– Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will be able to meet with a representative of Congressman Smith’s Grand Island office for a “mobile office” on Wednesday, March 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT) in Hastings.
Washington, D.C.– Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will be able to meet with a representative of Congressman Smith’s Grand Island office for a “mobile office” on Thursday, March 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CT) in Crete.
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced today he recently visited Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia in conjunction with the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). The purpose of this bipartisan Congressional delegation was to conduct meetings with Pakistani legislative and government officials, launch a new HDP partnership with the Kyrgyzstan legislature, and conduct meetings related to democratic development and bilateral foreign policy issues in Armenia. A scheduled visit to Afghanistan was cancelled due to weather in the region.
Washington, D.C.– 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, February 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (MT) in Ogallala.