Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has sent a bipartisan letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation urging them to reform and maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program in the final FAA Reauthorization bill:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Co-Chair of the Rural Veterans Caucus, today sent a second letter to the Director of the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Stephen DiStasio, calling for the VA to allow more time to review a proposed reduction in services at their Hot Springs, SD facility.

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“Strengthening our nation’s economy – creating jobs and putting Americans back to work – is the number one priority for Nebraskans,” said Smith. “But we aren’t looking for more of the same policies of the last three years – more government, more taxes, more stimulus spending. It hasn’t worked.

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement in support of the 39^th annual March for Life:

“The annual March for Life has become a clarion call for the pro-life movement in this country,” said Smith. “Protecting the sanctity of innocent life is of the utmost importance to me. Today’s march reminds us of the hard work we have to do in order to protect the unborn. I remain committed to ensuring respect for human life continues to be a cornerstone of public policy.”

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement announcing the launch of his Twitter handle @RepAdrianSmith:

“I am always looking for new ways to keep the lines of communication open to my constituents,” said Smith. “I am excited about expanding my use of social media, which has proven to be an effective way of sharing important and timely information about the critical issues facing our country.”

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after voting for H.J. Res. 98, which disapproves President Obama’s request to increase the statutory debt limit:

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by the Obama Administration it would reject the permit to begin construction on the Keystone XL pipeline:

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives gaveled in the Second Session of the 112^th Congress: