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There is no place like Nebraska, and my family has been fortunate to call it home for six generations. The experience of living in a rural area is something not found anywhere else. The wide open spaces, unmatched work ethic, and life-long friendships make our small towns unique. This isn't to say we do not face struggles living in a rural area. My goal since coming to Congress is to provide solutions to these challenges and strengthen rural America for the future.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the addition of Val Jansante to his Scottsbluff staff, who will serve as a Community Liaison, and Eric Kamler to his Grand Island staff, who will serve as Community Liaison - Agriculture Specialist.
"I am happy to bring aboard Val Jansante," said Smith. "Val has a strong sense of community and I am certain he will be a great resource to the Third District."
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to provide assistance for presidentially declared disasters, including the March 2019 "bomb cyclone" which struck Nebraska. This vote came after the Senate recently voted in favor of this bill, and will now be sent to the President's desk.
In 2018, Nebraska reached its all-time high in ethanol–blended fuel consumption. Since the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was enacted in 2005, Nebraska has broken its record for ethanol–blended fuel consumption nine times.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement praising President Trump's rule to allow the year-round sale of E15 in accordance with legislation introduced by Smith:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement regarding an agreement reached by the United States, Canada, and Mexico to remove tariffs on steel and aluminum imports (Section 232).
In the Bill of Rights, our constitutional right to bear arms is listed second, after our First Amendment rights to free speech, assembly, and religion. I like to think this ranking is intentional. Firearms are used for protection, self-defense, crime deterrence, hunting, and in many cases, are a way of life.