Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) introduced the IRS Overreach Prevention Act. The legislation would prohibit the IRS from continuing or developing a successor to its in-house Direct File pilot program.
The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third District students who are current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to submit their application by July 31st.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's recent announcement it expects to finalize Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for years 2026-2028 in December 2025, despite a statutory requirement the RVO numbers be finalized November 1, 2024.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement on the June 28 shooting in Crete, NE.
"My heart sank upon learning of the violence which took place in Crete yesterday. The response and cooperation of local and state law enforcement has been exemplary. I also commend the emergency personnel who provided immediate medical care. I am thankful to know those injured are recovering and am praying for their full recovery."
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned precedent from the 1984 case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council which favored the regulatory power of federal agencies.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced the Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act. This legislation would require states to consult with youth and families with lived experience in child welfare services when developing their state child welfare plans and publicly report their suggestions and how the state has implemented them.
The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced Neil and Whitney Wolford of Hastings as the 2024 Angels in Adoption honorees for Nebraska's Third District.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), led their Ways and Means Committee Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Daniel Werfel. In the letter, the members raised concerns about expansion of the IRS' Direct File program and asked Commissioner Werfel to respond to questions regarding statutory authority and the origin of funds allocated for development and advertisement of the program.
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Biden administration issued an executive order suspending admittance of illegal immigrants seeking asylum at the southern border, effective upon recording of a 7-day average of 2,500 illegal crossings.