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October 7, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement marking one year since the October 7, 2023 terror attack in Israel. 

Issues:Defense
October 4, 2024
Columns

One year has passed since the tragic massacre of Israelis by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The brutal terror attack took the lives of more than 1,100 civilians and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages, taken by Hamas into Gaza. The most recent reports indicate seven American citizens are among those taken hostage who remain unrecovered.

Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
October 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on the missile attack launched by Iran against Israel.

Issues:Defense
September 27, 2024
Columns

This week, prior to the September 30 deadline to authorize funding for federal government operations for the next fiscal year, Congress passed legislation to temporarily extend current federal funding to December 20, 2024. While measures in the bill to address the effectiveness of the Secret Service were clearly needed, this result was far from ideal.

Issues:BudgetEconomyJobsTaxes
September 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN) along with Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent. Smith, Craig, and Johnson are co-chairs of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus.

September 26, 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 October in the communities of Osceola, Fairbury, and Central City.

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.

September 20, 2024
Columns

In 2024, American households are spending more on all categories of energy compared to prices at the start of 2021. As virtually every industry requires energy, this affects nearly every aspect of our lives and businesses. In places like Nebraska’s Third District, the agriculture industry depends on energy sources to power machinery, facilitate irrigation, manufacture and transport inputs, and deliver products to market. Other energy intensive industries have been severely impacted by rising energy costs. Transportation services costs are up 38.5 percent.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergyTransportation
September 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statements after the committee’s unanimous passage of Rep. Adrian Smith’s bill (H.R. 8413) to transfer Swanson Reservoir and Red Willow Reservoir land from the Bureau of Reclamation to Hitchcock County, Nebraska, and Frontier County, Nebraska, respectively.

September 13, 2024
Columns

A good education is foundational for a child’s future. By setting the stage for success, quality K-12 education can be a difference maker in strengthening communities and safeguarding the future of our nation. Unfortunately, many parents across America have little say over their children’s education due to socioeconomic status or a lack of options where they live. To make matters worse, challenges stemming from lack of access to quality education have been exacerbated by learning loss from COVID-era school closures.

Issues:EducationTaxesWays & Means
September 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means Jason Smith (R-MO) released the following statements following the committee’s markup and passage of Rep. Adrian Smith’s bill with Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) to expand education freedom and opportunity for students.