Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today honored nine individuals and businesses for receiving the Innovation and Adaptation Recognition. The award was created to acknowledge the contribution of individuals, organizations, and those who are working every day to improve and help their communities in the current environment.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for the Third District of Nebraska. The winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and featured on www.House.Gov.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after his bill, the Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalization (RUSH) Act, was included in the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host a Virtual Small Business and Community Roundtable series, with online sessions each morning, November 9, 10, 12, and 13. Those interested in attending must pre-register for each session individually at the links provided below.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) signed the "Police Pledge," (attached) standing with our nation's law enforcement officers. Smith signed the pledge to demonstrate his opposition to "defund the police" movements and his support for law enforcement officers who work every day to keep our communities safe for all Americans.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied 54 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions for past compliance years. Earlier this year, the 10th Circuit Court ruled SREs must be issued continuously under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Scottsbluff, Nebraska – Governor Pete Ricketts, Ambassador Gregg Doud, Chief Agriculture Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) participated in a tour of agriculture locations in Western Nebraska today, highlighting the importance of agriculture and trade to Nebraska.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced his office will host an interactive virtual training for constituents interested in volunteering to record veterans' stories for the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. Nebraskans of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn how to interview veterans in their communities.