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Over the past two years, consumers everywhere have felt the consequences of stifled energy production and dependence on foreign energy sources. From day one of the Biden administration, the president’s misguided energy policies have caused skyrocketing energy prices. As fuel prices shot up more than 60 percent, families struggled to pay for essentials like gas and groceries. Sadly, this forced many to resort to increasing their levels of household debt or burning through their family savings.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a critical minerals agreement with Japan for electric vehicle battery development:
Elementary and secondary education has earned a spotlight nationwide, especially after schools went online during the pandemic. The unique setting provided parents a firsthand look at what goes on inside classrooms. Many didn’t like what they found and demanded greater involvement in determining their children’s educational content and experiences. While the solution isn’t about public vs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Homecare for Seniors Act. The Homecare for Seniors Act would allow seniors to utilize Health Savings Account (HSAs) for homecare services including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, continence, and medication adherence.
The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) introduced the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. The members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), chair of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, along with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), member of the Select Committee on the CCP and co-chair of the U.S.-China Working Group, and Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition by Wednesday, April 12th.
“The Congressional Art Competition is an annual opportunity for young Nebraskans to showcase their artistic talents to 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.”
The recent failures of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) have increased the concerns of many over the threat of a deepening international economic crisis. While the failure of major financial institutions is particularly troubling on top of the inflation and supply chain problems of the past two years, we should take time to ensure new policies enacted in response address real problems without harming the majority of local banks across states like Nebraska who are unconnected to the failed banks.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN) were joined by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) – three of the four co-chairs of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus – to reintroduce the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
The members released the following statements:
Agriculture producers in Nebraska have earned their standing as world leaders in agriculture through their excellence and tradition of respecting the natural resources with which our state is blessed. No one cares more about the land and water of our state than the farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods depend on careful management these resources.