Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of the extraordinary emergency response to the Betty's Way and Lariat wildfires.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my condolences and thoughts to Nebraskans impacted by recent severe fires and recognize the extraordinary response of emergency personnel across the Third District of Nebraska.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement responding to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address:
“Listening to tonight’s State of the Union address, like many Nebraskans, I wanted to hear President Biden correct course on his failed policies weakening border security, perpetuating inflation, and neglecting trade interests. Rather than embracing commonsense policies to bring us together, he continued down an extreme path, distant from the views and struggles of most Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's 9-0 decision in Trump v. Anderson:
“I am glad to see today’s unanimous Supreme Court’s ruling protecting ballot access. As argued by the amicus brief I joined nearly 200 colleagues in sending to the Court in January, our elections should be decided by the American people through our constitutional process, not unilaterally by unelected officials.”
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 22nd.
“The Congressional Art Competition is an annual opportunity for young Nebraskans to showcase their artistic talents to U.S.Capitol visitors from around the country and world,” Smith said. “I look forward to partnering with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to review this year’s submissions.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced legislation to designate the Postal Service building in Lexington, NE as the “Bill Barrett Post Office Building” in honor of the former Third District Congressman who passed away in 2016. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Mike Flood (R-NE-01) are original cosponsors of the legislation.
The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of March in Sidney, Minden, Oshkosh, Broken Bow, Bridgeport, Red Cloud, and Kimball.
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement on ongoing severe wildfires in Central Nebraska:
“I continue to track conditions and response to wildfires in Lincoln, Custer, and Logan Counties. I commend Governor Pillen for his action to declare a state of emergency and mobilize National Guard resources. I also thank the Nebraska State Patrol and local responders for their efforts to ensure the safety of Nebraskans and bring the fires under control. I encourage local residents to remain alert and follow advisement from emergency management officials.”
Washington, D.C. – Co-Chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus, Reps. Adrian Smith (NE-03), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), and Jim Costa (CA-21) led 24 of their House colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to make agriculture a priority in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for American agricultural exports.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of former longtime chairman of First National Bank of Omaha Bruce Lauritzen:
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), a co-chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its rule allowing year-round sale of E-15 in eight states beginning in 2025: