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March 4, 2026

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, questioned Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano about his efforts to improve the IRS Free File program.  
 
During the hearing, Smith highlighted his efforts to end the Biden Administration’s burdensome Direct File program which was launched without proper Congressional approval.

March 3, 2026

Today, Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement after learning of the death of United States Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska who was killed in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury:

“I am heartbroken to learn of the death of Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens, who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend. This is a devastating loss for his family, friends, fellow service members, and for our entire state.

February 27, 2026
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On any given evening, if you flip on the national news, you’d think the country is unraveling at the seams. Headlines scream crisis, chaos, and collapse, as if America is teetering on the brink.
 

February 26, 2026

WASHINGTON – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during these outreach events in Dakota City, Hartington, Ponca, O'Neill, Sidney, Thedford, Kimball, Mullen, Stapleton, Tryon, Bridgeport, Greeley, Burwell and Tekamah. 

A staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues, receive assistance with a federal agency, or take advantage of the services available through his office. 

February 24, 2026

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address. 

“Under President Trump’s leadership, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts, delivering meaningful tax relief for hardworking Americans across the country. We have seen robust engagement with key trading partners, helping to level the playing field for American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and workers.

February 24, 2026

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) announced David Briggs, CEO of Sustainable Beef in North Platte, as his distinguished guest at this year’s State of the Union address.  

February 23, 2026

 U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Mike Flood (NE-01) joined their colleagues on the Congressional FFA Caucus in introducing a resolution to designate February 21-28 as National FFA Week. The resolution was led by the Congressional FFA Caucus co-chairs, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

February 20, 2026
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From sunrise to sunset, Nebraska’s ag producers work to feed and fuel our world. With one in four jobs being directly related to agriculture, it is no surprise the industry is the economic engine of our state. Nowhere is this more evident than in Nebraska’s Third District, the nation’s top ag-producing district, a leader in cow-calf, corn, and ethanol production.  

February 20, 2026

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the scope of the President’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
 

February 13, 2026
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Drive across Nebraska on a clear evening and you’ll see why we call it “The Good Life.” Small towns where neighbors still wave. Safe communities where kids ride their bikes home at dusk. Main streets where people know your name and your word still means something. 
 
That kind of life doesn’t happen by accident. It exists because we respect the rule of law. We believe in fairness, and we take responsibility for our communities and for each other. 
Those same Nebraska values should guide our elections.