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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of its final tailpipe emissions standards rule for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.
Since March 4, 1789, our Constitution has defined the powers of our federal government and bound the United States together. Ratified shortly thereafter, as ten amendments to the Constitution in 1791, the Bill of Rights reflects the genius of the American founders to safeguard liberty and guarantee the rights we hold dear as Americans. Through a bloody and bitter civil war, two world wars, and the threat of nuclear conflict, our Constitution, with the addition of 17 more amendments, has preserved our union longer than any other country’s governing charter in the world today.
Like many Nebraskans listening to the State of the Union address, I was hoping to hear President Biden correct course on his failed policies weakening border security, perpetuating inflation, and neglecting America’s trade interests. I was disappointed. Rather than embracing commonsense policies with potential to bring us together, the president needlessly continued down an extreme, far left, partisan path, distant from the views and struggles of most Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of the extraordinary emergency response to the Betty's Way and Lariat wildfires.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my condolences and thoughts to Nebraskans impacted by recent severe fires and recognize the extraordinary response of emergency personnel across the Third District of Nebraska.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement responding to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address:
“Listening to tonight’s State of the Union address, like many Nebraskans, I wanted to hear President Biden correct course on his failed policies weakening border security, perpetuating inflation, and neglecting trade interests. Rather than embracing commonsense policies to bring us together, he continued down an extreme path, distant from the views and struggles of most Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's 9-0 decision in Trump v. Anderson:
“I am glad to see today’s unanimous Supreme Court’s ruling protecting ballot access. As argued by the amicus brief I joined nearly 200 colleagues in sending to the Court in January, our elections should be decided by the American people through our constitutional process, not unilaterally by unelected officials.”
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 22nd.
“The Congressional Art Competition is an annual opportunity for young Nebraskans to showcase their artistic talents to U.S.Capitol visitors from around the country and world,” Smith said. “I look forward to partnering with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to review this year’s submissions.”
In December 2023, the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) released a bipartisan report outlining a strategy to combat the CCP’s growing influence around the world. I have been vocal in my support for the committee’s work. As our leading adversary and one of the world’s worst human rights abusers, the CCP continues to increase its troubling influence around the world, and the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced legislation to designate the Postal Service building in Lexington, NE as the “Bill Barrett Post Office Building” in honor of the former Third District Congressman who passed away in 2016. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Mike Flood (R-NE-01) are original cosponsors of the legislation.
The members released the following statements:
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 March in Sidney, Minden, Oshkosh, Broken Bow, Bridgeport, Red Cloud, and Kimball.