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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement after the House Ways and Means Committee reported three pieces of trade legislation on a bipartisan basis. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after a White House event announcing federal support for agriculture producers impacted by ongoing trade disputes.
Spanning our state - Missouri River to panhandle - Nebraska’s Third District has been blessed with a breadth of natural resources. Although much of our state is naturally arid, generations of hard work, determination, and feats of engineering have maximized our resources to provide for local needs, feed the world, and minimize flooding risks.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement following reports indicating Rev. Franklin Graham was denied a visa by the Indian government on religious grounds.
“For generations the Graham family have been leaders in demonstrating their faith in Christ through acts of charity to the poorest among us around the world and by sharing the gospel with all those who freely choose to hear it.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students serving on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Youth Advisory Council members include:
As we look ahead to America 250 next year – a milestone which invites reflection on our nation’s remarkable journey – I am reminded of the timeless wisdom of those who guided us through earlier tests of unity and purpose. While presidents dating back to George Washington in 1789 have recognized days of thanksgiving, President Lincoln was the first to proclaim the last Thursday in November as a national holiday. The tradition was continued by Lincoln’s successors, including Ulysses S.
Washington, D.C. – Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) recently introduced the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, legislation which would allow for Medicare reimbursement to licensed genetic counselors for services which would otherwise be reimbursable if provided by a physician.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Tyson Foods announced the impending closure of their Lexington, Nebraska, beef processing facility:
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Agriculture Trade Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) led 109 colleagues in sending a letter to Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, highlighting how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) delivers for American agriculture.
While we have successfully enacted major legislation this year to protect our borders, cut taxes for families, and restore faith in government this year, opportunities abound for further progress to improve the lives of Nebraska families. Nowhere is that more clear than in the House Ways and Means Committee, where I serve. We continue to make progress across the issue areas within the committee’s jurisdiction, with key developments involving trade, health, and tax.