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May 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed to delay the planned changes to operations at the North Platte, NE Mail Processing and Distribution Center until January 1, 2025.

May 10, 2024
Columns

In 2014, President Obama famously said, “I’ve got a pen and I’ve got a phone,” telling the American people he didn’t care whether Congress had provided legislative authority for his favored policies—he would go it alone whenever he felt like it. Ten years later, Obama’s then-Vice President, now-President Joe Biden has been ruling in the same fashion daily. President Biden’s executive actions don’t just ignore congressional intent; they are expensive, unwise, and unworkable.

Issues:EducationEnergyHealth CareTransportation
May 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it will transfer operations of the North Platte, NE Mail Processing and Distribution Center to Denver, CO and convert the North Platte facility to a Local Processing Center.

May 3, 2024
Columns

The historic tornadoes which pummeled the eastern and central portions of our state last week were devastating, and supporting the ongoing recovery efforts for Nebraskans remains top of mind. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported damage to homes, farm equipment and buildings, power lines, other infrastructure, vehicles, and trees across many counties in the Third District. Fortunately, despite the destruction of hundreds of homes, no Nebraskans lost their lives.

Issues:AgricultureHomeland SecurityRural Development
April 29, 2024

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 May in Grant, Pender, St. Paul, North Platte, Bassett, Chappell, and Ainsworth.

April 26, 2024

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement on destruction caused by today's extreme weather in Nebraska:

“My concerns are with Nebraskans affected by storm devastation, and I stand ready to work with our congressional delegation to support recovery at the federal level. My team has been in touch with Gov. Pillen’s and I’m grateful his dedication of state resources has been prompt. With the possibility of subsequent severe weather through the weekend, I encourage Nebraskans to remain aware of conditions and emergency alerts.”

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April 26, 2024
Columns

This week, as I visited a number of Third District communities, several major economic indicators were published, confirming what we already know: President Biden’s inflation hasn’t ended, and a radical change of direction in Washington’s fiscal policy is needed to remedy an ailing economy.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means
April 25, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, the office of Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the process for Third District communities and public entities to apply for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Community Project Funding (CPF). Applications must be submitted by 1:00 PM CDT/12:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

FY25 funding is limited and not all eligible requests will be funded.

April 24, 2024

Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Ways and Means Committee announced he will chair a team focused on promoting legislative solutions to protect rural Americans impacted by Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions set to expire in 2025:

April 22, 2024

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its finalized rule for minimum staffing requirements in long-term care facilities: