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Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of June in Wayne, Franklin, McCook, Ord, Kearney, Hays Center, Burwell, Elwood, Lexington, Neligh, Greeley, Holdrege, Bartlett, Brewster, and Stockville.
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.
In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Biden did not have the constitutional authority to mass transfer up to $400 billion in student loan debt from borrowers to American taxpayers. Rather than properly acknowledge the ruling of the court, earlier this year, the president unveiled a new student loan forgiveness plan, again handing the bill to hardworking Americans. Biden’s new plan already faces similar legal challenges on which the Supreme Court will likely again weigh in.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Congressman Adrian Smith, a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service announced the expansion of its Direct File program for 2025.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Third District Youth Advisory Council and encourages high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to submit their applications by July 18th.
With the summer growing and travel season upon us, the cost of energy is top-of-mind for many. Unfortunately, the Biden administration continues to barrel down a dead end of poorly considered energy policy. Since President Biden took office, the Consumer Price Index shows prices have skyrocketed and stayed high as gasoline prices are up 55.5 percent, airfare is up 38.2 percent, and electricity is up 28.5 percent.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Biden administration authorized the release of one million barrels of gasoline from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
"It seems obvious to say, but the Strategic Petroleum Reserve cannot be tapped without putting taxpayers on the hook to refill it. Instead of borrowing from tomorrow to save his own hide today, President Biden should admit his energy policy is harming the American people and end his administration's ongoing war on American energy."
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of Rural Media Group Founder and President Patrick Gottsch:
Recent severe weather and wildfire disasters in Nebraska’s Third District have highlighted the critical role the Americans who serve our communities as firefighters, police, emergency medical service workers, and members of the National Guard play in protecting our communities and property and saving lives. As the men and women who dedicate themselves to service in the face of tragedy, crime, and disaster watch over us across the country, our emergency services do not take time off. These Americans deserve to be honored.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Biden administration announced new Section 301 tariffs on China.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act with support from 19 Republican colleagues including 17 fellow Ways and Means Committee members.
Chairman Smith released the following statement: