Press Releases

Smith’s Office Announces Staff Mobile Office Hours for June

May 21, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at mobile offices throughout the month of June in Bassett, Red Cloud, Ainsworth, Hayes Center, Valentine, Wayne, Kimball, Alliance, Springview, Arapahoe, Brewster and Stockville.

Smith Statement on Section 232 Agreement with Mexico and Canada

May 17, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding an agreement reached by the United States, Canada, and Mexico to remove tariffs on steel and aluminum imports (Section 232).

Issues:Trade

Reps. Smith, Sewell, McMorris Rodgers, and Loebsack Introduce Bipartisan Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act

May 16, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE-3), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05), and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-2) introduced the Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act. This legislation provides regulatory relief for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and updates Medicare reimbursements to independent RHCs.

Issues:Health Care

Smith Supports Disaster Relief Bill

May 10, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke today in the House of Representatives before voting in support of H.R. 2157, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019, to provide additional assistance to disaster areas, including the March 2019 "bomb cyclone" which struck Nebraska. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 257-150, and now moves to the Senate.

Text of Smith's remarks, as prepared:

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Issues:AgricultureEconomy

Smith Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition Winners

May 9, 2019

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska.

Artwork by the first place winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Rep. Smith's Washington, D.C., Grand Island, and Scottsbluff offices. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

Smith Announces Inaugural Excellence in Economic Development for Young Entrepreneurs Award

May 9, 2019

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the inaugural Excellence in Economic Development for Young Entrepreneurs Award. This award was created to celebrate the efforts of young and rising leaders who strengthen their communities with their entrepreneurial spirit.

Issues:Rural Development

Reps. Axne, Smith lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop EPA's Abuse of Small Refinery Exemption

May 7, 2019

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-3) led a bipartisan group of 35 colleagues in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop issuing Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) for large or unqualified refiners under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program.

Issues:AgricultureEnergy

Smith Introduces Bill to Remove Criminal Penalties from American Community Survey

April 30, 2019

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced legislation yesterday (H.R. 2392) to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, repealing criminal penalties for Americans who choose not to respond to the survey.

The American Community Survey was created after the 2000 census to replace the long form questionnaire. The survey is sent to more than 3 million Americans annually, and requests personal information about housing, transportation, health status, employment history, income, and other topics.

Issues:Homeland Security

Smith’s Office Announces Caseworker in Your Community Visits for May

April 23, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Spencer, O'Neill, Wayne, Pierce, Gothenburg, and North Platte throughout the month of May.

Smith’s Office Announces Staff Mobile Office Hours for May

April 18, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at mobile offices throughout the month of May in Trenton, Minden, Holdrege, Tryon, Niobrara, Ponca, Hartington, Stapleton, Cozad, South Sioux City, and Hebron.

At mobile offices, Third District residents can meet with one of Smith's staff members who can assist with federal agencies, like FEMA or the USDA, relay concerns about federal issues, or assist in taking advantage of the services available through his office.