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The importance of a strong agriculture economy to the state of Nebraska and our entire nation cannot be overstated. Often overlooked in policy conversations, the products supplied by farmers and ranchers are fundamental to fueling our lives, filling our plates, putting shirts on our backs, and so much more. Yet, American ag producers currently face a bevy of historic crises which threaten their livelihoods and the long-term health of our economy.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lead Republican of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the World Trade Organization's Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12).
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at the upcoming Caseworker in your Community Events in Mullen, Stapleton, Kimball, and Ogallala.
At a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office.
Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide his mobile office and a staff member at the following times and locations:
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lead Republican on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, introduced a privileged resolution to hold the Biden administration accountable for handing over American innovation to China in ongoing negotiations over a potential waiver of certain obligations under the World Trade Organization's Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
Smith released the following statement:
Recent acts of senseless violence have reignited debate over the best way to protect our communities, and Americans are understandably outraged and concerned. The shootings at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX, at a supermarket in Buffalo, NY, and other devastating and unacceptable acts of violence across the country are heartbreaking. Americans should feel safe and secure, especially in schools and houses of worship. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and, as a father, I share their outrage.
Since 1948, Israel has been an important ally of the United States. Unfortunately, Israel has also endured a great deal of conflict with those who seek its destruction in the Middle East. Last weekend marked the 55th anniversary of Yom Yerushalayim, or Jersusalem Day, a celebration of the liberation of the city of Jerusalem from the forces of six of Israel's aggressing neighbors during the Six Day War in 1967.
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at upcoming mobile offices in Harrisburg, Minden, Bridgeport, Fullerton, Albion, Tecumseh, and Hastings.
At a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office.
Since entering into force on July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has provided a powerful framework to fight for opportunity on behalf of American workers, producers, and industry, and has strengthened ties with our nation's top two trade partners. Spearheaded by the Trump administration as a much-needed modernization of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), USMCA won 474 "yea" votes across both chambers as it passed through Congress, the greatest level of bipartisan support for a trade agreement since 2001.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host 2022 Third District Service Academy Open Houses on Friday, June 10th in Kearney and Thursday, June 23rd in Scottsbluff.
Friday, June 10th
Kearney Public Library
2020 1st Avenue
Kearney, Nebraska 68847
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Thursday, June 23rd
Lied Scottsbluff Public Library
1809 3rd Avenue
Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ), and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced bipartisan legislation to enable rural health providers to continue operating and treating patients by extending telehealth flexibilities implemented during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The legislation, the Connecting Rural Telehealth to the Future Act, would extend certain telehealth flexibilities for two years, giving patients and providers certainty while Congress works to make them permanent.