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December 20, 2019
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After difficult years like 2019, I find it even more important to remember the true meaning of Christmas. It is about gathering with our loved ones to celebrate the love God gave in gifting to the world his only son.

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan spoke about the "most wonderful time of year" and the beauty of treating all our neighbors with love and kindness. This Christmas let us find it in our hearts to walk with each other in the light of Christ and appreciate God's gift.

Merry Christmas, and I wish all Nebraskans a safe and happy holiday season.

December 19, 2019
Columns

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to enact the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) today:

"After much hard work and negotiations by the administration, I am incredibly pleased were able to come together to enact this trade agreement which will greatly benefit Nebraska's, and America's, producers, consumers, and businesses small and large.

Issues:AgricultureTrade
December 18, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the floor today opposing the impeachment of President Trump.

December 17, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Ranking Republican on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue, released the following statement regarding House passage of year-end tax legislation:

December 13, 2019
Columns

Trade is critical to rural states such as Nebraska. Producers, manufacturers, and consumers all benefit from sound trade policies which expand access to international markets. One of the primary reasons I joined the Ways and Means Committee, is to seize opportunities to reduce tariffs, remove artificial barriers, and ensure all Nebraskans can benefit from fair, open markets. Fortunately, within the past week, we received great news on two massive trade wins for the United States, and Nebraska in particular.

Issues:TradeWays & Means
December 10, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding Speaker Pelosi's Drug Pricing Bill (H.R. 3), which is expected to be voted on later this week:

Issues:Health Care
December 10, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding House Democrats unveiling two articles of impeachment:

December 10, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding the imminent announcement of the completed United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA):

December 9, 2019
Columns

There is much work to be done in Washington. A massive trade deal is pending with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), prescription drug prices and health care costs continue to rise, and our southern border needs additional resources. In addition, to provide certainty for taxpayers – families, farmers, ranchers, and businesses small and large – we need to address the future of a number of expired and expiring tax provisions, fix certain technical issues with the tax code, and complete our work on some new proposals to help Americans save for retirement.

Issues:Taxes
December 3, 2019
Columns

While Nebraskans have faced many challenges this year, particularly in our agriculture industry, the United States economy remains strong overall. Unemployment is at a 50-year low, wages are rising, and the GDP has been even higher than projected. The longtime strength of our economy is dependent on many factors, including a strong belief in the rule of law and property rights, a commitment to hard work and ingenuity, and consistent access to numerous sources of energy needed to grow, manufacture, and transport products across our state, nation, and the world.

Issues:Energy