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August 24, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the below statement today opposing the Democrats' resolution which enacted a budget authorizing $3.5 trillion government expansion while bypassing all opportunities for debate or amendment.

Issues:Budget
August 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) recently welcomed House Agriculture Committee Ranking Republican, Congressman G.T Thompson (R-PA) to Nebraska's Third District, the number one Congressional district for agriculture production.

Issues:Agriculture
August 21, 2021
Columns

The scenes from Afghanistan over the past week have been harrowing. As the Biden Administration quickly approached their expedited deadline to withdraw the final U.S. troops from the country, Taliban forces took over regional capitals and major cities as regular Afghan soldiers fled their posts or surrendered.

Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
August 18, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) met last week with the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2021-2022 academic school year.

2021-2022 Youth Advisory Council members include:

Piper Fernau, York High School;

Bowdie Fox, Grand Island Central Catholic High School;

August 13, 2021
Columns

Nebraska's Third District is the number one agriculture district in the nation. This past week, I hosted an agriculture summit where I was able to engage directly with Third District producers to hear how we can ensure our producers remain among the top producing in the country.

Issues:AgricultureTrade
August 9, 2021
Columns

Since President Biden took office inflation has increased every single month. At a time when our nation is trying to rebuild and recover in response to COVID-19, the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats don't seem to mind that the price of everyday goods and services are on the rise while Nebraskan's paychecks are worth less. These things do not just happen.

Issues:BudgetEconomy
August 5, 2021

Washington, D.C. – President Biden's crippling tax hikes on America's middle class and Main Street will reverse the gains from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to key witnesses at a Ways and Means Republican Meeting this week.

August 4, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host an Agriculture Summit on Wednesday, August 11, in Kearney, Nebraska. The summit will begin at 8:00 a.m. CT.

Issues:Agriculture
July 30, 2021
Columns

The federal government spends too much. While we must continue working to get our nation's fiscal house in order, every year Congress still has to pass twelve annual appropriations bills to fund the basic operations of the federal government. This process is one of the best ways for Congress to conduct appropriate oversight of the President and executive branch.

Issues:Budget
July 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Ann Kuster (D-NH), along with U.S. Sens.

Issues:Health Care