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The controversial Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring employers to cover the full cost of contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs took effect on August 1, 2012. The requirement, a result of the President’s health care law, has caused strong opposition because it forces some religious organizations to violate their beliefs, infringing on their constitutional right to religious freedom. Furthermore, it limits consumer choice by mandating what services must be covered by insurance plans.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Kyle and Jody Dellevoet of Kearney will be honored with the 2012 Angels in Adoption Award for the Nebraska’s Third District.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led a bipartisan letter with Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) urging U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to ensure the strongest possible sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to promote American agricultural exports across the Asia-Pacific region.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will hold an open house at his Scottsbluff office on Monday, August 6, 2012 to meet with constituents to discuss issues of importance, as well as how to take advantage of constituent services available through his office.
“Access to one’s elected representative is one of the cornerstones of our democracy and I always enjoy meeting with and listening to my fellow Nebraskans” said Smith. “I welcome anyone who can attend to come discuss issues important to them.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6233, which would reauthorize a number of agriculture disaster programs.
“The bill passed by the House today would provide assistance to producers affected by the drought and wildfires devastating farms and ranches across Nebraska. Until the House and Senate come to an agreement on long-term farm policy, this legislation would ensure struggling producers are not left with more uncertainty.”
Background:
Current tax rates are set to expire at the end of the year, resulting in the largest tax increase in American history. This economic calamity, known as “Taxmegeddon” or the “Fiscal Cliff,” could not come at a worse time for taxpayers.
The latest economic data confirms unacceptably low levels of growth, and the national unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent for 42 months in a row. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office found failing to prevent this fiscal cliff would result in a recession in early 2013.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8, which would prevent the largest tax hike in American history when the current rates expire at the end of the year. Tomorrow, the House is expected to pass H.R. 6169, which would provide an expedited process for comprehensive tax reform in 2013. Congressman Smith, a member of the Committee on Ways and Means charged with rewriting the tax code, is an original co-sponsor of both bills.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement after Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) introduced S. 3467, a bill which would place a one-year moratorium on Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) use of aerial surveillance. Congressman Smith introduced similar legislation in July.
America’s relationship with Russia is complex. Russia is currently the world’s ninth largest economy and growing. In 2011 alone, Nebraska exported $154 million worth of goods to Russia, which directly supported an estimated 560 jobs here at home. However, I and many others remain concerned regarding Russia’s recent behavior and trading policies.