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February 17, 2017
We live in a country built on opportunity, but too many Americans face roadblocks to moving up the economic ladder. As chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, I am pleased to work with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to improve our country’s anti-poverty programs.
Issues:EconomyJobsWays & Means
February 15, 2017
The House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), today held a hearing to examine how poverty is changing around the country and to explore solutions to the challenges Members are seeing in their own communities.
February 15, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) convened his first hearing as chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee today on the Geography of Poverty. Tammy Slater of Doniphan, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, testified at the hearing as an invited witness.
February 10, 2017
A common request I receive from Nebraskans is for help getting bureaucracy off their backs. Especially over the past eight years, federal agencies have far too often violated the separation of powers and legislated through red tape.
February 10, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Dr. Tom Price was sworn in today as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Issues:Health Care
February 3, 2017
The busy start to the new Congress has provided many opportunities to welcome Nebraskans to Washington.
February 2, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.J. Res. 40 to utilize the Congressional Review Act to overturn the Social Security Administration’s rule which automatically adds Social Security beneficiaries with representative payees to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
February 1, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) received the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association’s Person of the Year Award and the National Association of Wheat Growers’ Wheat Advocate Award today in recognition of his support of the wheat industry and U.S. agriculture.
Issues:AgricultureTradeWays & Means
January 31, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement this evening after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
January 31, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students in Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition by March 15, 2017.