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August 23, 2023

Gering, Neb. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement following the announcement of University of Nebraska President Ted Carter's plans to resign at the end of 2023.

Issues:Education
August 18, 2023
Columns

Earlier this month, the United States’ credit rating was downgraded by one of the three major credit rating agencies. This troubling announcement is an indication of the serious challenges Americans continue to face as our country’s economy is in crisis, in part because of the misguided policies put forward by the Biden administration.

Issues:EconomyJobsTaxes
August 17, 2023

Gering, Neb. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement at the conclusion of the 75-day window established by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for consultations between the U.S. and Mexico on the issue of biotech corn:

August 11, 2023
Columns

The United States is facing an enormous crisis on our Southern Border. Failed policies and a broken immigration system have resulted in homeland security risks, a humanitarian disaster, and a loss of confidence in the Biden administration’s ability to address the crisis.

Issues:Homeland SecurityImmigration
August 7, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a staff member from his office on Wednesday, August 16th in Stapelton.

A Mobile Office Hour 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.

Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a staff member at the following time and location:

August 4, 2023
Columns

Protecting and serving the public by enforcing our laws is a fundamental duty of American government. The post-pandemic rise in rates of violent crime in our nation has called attention to this responsibility and the important role law enforcement officers play in fulfilling it.

Issues:Homeland Security
August 3, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

Youth Advisory Council members include

  • Bella Meyer of Albion 

  • Aydenn Scherff of Aurora

  • Van Fasbender of Central City

  • Kolton Williams of Dannebrog

  • Sarah Wichman of Grand Island

  • Arabella Reed of Heartwell

Issues:Education
July 28, 2023
Columns

Defending our constitutional rights is our fundamental duty and special privilege as Americans. The north entrance of Nebraska’s State Capitol Building is engraved with words coined by philosopher and Capitol thematic consultant Hartley Burr Alexander, “The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in the Citizen.” Vigilance to secure our rights is no more important for any other right than it is for our Second Amendment.

Issues:Second Amendment
July 21, 2023
Columns

Air travel in the United States is on the rise in 2023. According to a survey by Forbes Advisor, 49 percent of Americans plan to travel more in 2023 than they did in 2022. However, we have seen a number of challenges accompany this increase in demand, particularly during the summer travel season.

Issues:Homeland SecurityJobsTransportation
July 20, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office on Tuesday, July 25th in Alma and Red Cloud and Thursday, July 27th in Falls City and Pawnee City.

Caseworker in Your Community is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with one of Smith's congressional caseworkers who may be able to assist those with disaster recovery concerns as well as with federal agencies such as the USDA, FEMA, VA, Social Security, Medicare, USCIS, or the IRS.