Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after it was reported the Department of Labor was moving forward with its proposal to limit youth involvement in agriculture:
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the 2012 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports showed both programs will be insolvent within the next 20 years:
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after he and sixteen Members of Congress sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi regarding the Postal Service targeting rural postal facilities as a means of addressing its massive budget shortfall:
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has joined 29 bipartisan Members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to inquire what steps USDA has taken to correct the public record and educate consumers about lean, finely textured beef (LFTB):
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on Tax Day:
“As families and businesses across Nebraska file their taxes, the absence of comprehensive tax reform continues to hurt our economy,” said Smith. “There is bipartisan recognition our tax code is unnecessarily confusing. This complexity is especially burdensome to small businesses, who often times must commit considerable resources into tax planning and compliance.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced a third series of stops on his Farm Bill Listening Tour to hear from constituents and answer questions about the future of agriculture policy.
Smith also continues to make available a webpage for constituents interested in learning more about the Farm Bill and his listening tour: https://adriansmith.house.gov/FarmBill.
All stops are open to the public. Details about the upcoming Farm Bill Listening Tour are as follows:
Washington, D.C.– The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) with its “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of policies which encourage job creation and economic growth. Smith has received this prestigious award for five consecutive years.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in advance of Easter Sunday:
“Easter Sunday holds deep meaning for families across Nebraska and around the world,” said Smith. “This special time of year gives us a chance to count the many blessings we enjoy as Americans, and renew our faith and ourselves.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Ken Rahjes has joined his staff as Agriculture Specialist:
“Ken brings a wealth of agricultural experience, and I am pleased to have him on board,” said Smith. “I know Ken will serve the people of the Third District well.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the U.S. beef industry after a coalition of governors toured BPI’s South Sioux City facility:
“Beef production is critical to Nebraska’s economy,” said Smith. “Lean, finely textured beef is a nutritious, safe, and affordable product which is subject to a USDA-approved, science-based process. Instead of obscuring the facts, we should celebrate our producers whose priority is the long-term safety and security of our nation’s food supply.”