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May 16, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE-3), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05), and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-2) introduced the Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act. This legislation provides regulatory relief for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and updates Medicare reimbursements to independent RHCs.
Issues:Health Care
May 10, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke today in the House of Representatives before voting in support of H.R. 2157, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019, to provide additional assistance to disaster areas, including the March 2019 "bomb cyclone" which struck Nebraska. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 257-150, and now moves to the Senate.
Text of Smith's remarks, as prepared:
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Issues:AgricultureEconomy
May 10, 2019
The future of our country depends on the development of young leaders who are willing to step up, take a risk, and make a better life for themselves and their community. In Congress, and especially through my role on the Ways and Means Committee, I want to create new opportunity and attract greater investment in our state for today's and tomorrow's generation of families, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. From expanding access to more markets for our exporters to removing burdensome taxes and regulations, we can encourage new ideas and innovation to grow the economy for everyone.
Issues:EconomyRural Development
May 9, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska.
Artwork by the first place winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Rep. Smith's Washington, D.C., Grand Island, and Scottsbluff offices. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.
May 9, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced the inaugural Excellence in Economic Development for Young Entrepreneurs Award. This award was created to celebrate the efforts of young and rising leaders who strengthen their communities with their entrepreneurial spirit.
Issues:Rural Development
May 7, 2019
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-3) led a bipartisan group of 35 colleagues in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop issuing Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) for large or unqualified refiners under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program.
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
May 3, 2019
While it may not be widely reported, the U.S. is leading the way in environmentally-friendly technology and innovation. Market demand for more efficient energy has transformed the way the U.S. produces and uses its natural resources. I have long supported an "all of the above" approach to increase American energy production and efficiency, which in turn boosts our economic activity and keeps rates affordable for American families and businesses.
Issues:Taxes
April 30, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced legislation yesterday (H.R. 2392) to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, repealing criminal penalties for Americans who choose not to respond to the survey.
The American Community Survey was created after the 2000 census to replace the long form questionnaire. The survey is sent to more than 3 million Americans annually, and requests personal information about housing, transportation, health status, employment history, income, and other topics.
Issues:Homeland Security
April 26, 2019
When Americans think of retirement, the first thing which comes to mind is often Social Security and the second is often its solvency. The program has remained largely unchanged since it was created in 1935. American workers and employers pay a payroll tax into Social Security, and when those Americans reach retirement age they are eligible for benefits based on what they paid in over their working lives.
Issues:Social Security
April 23, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Spencer, O'Neill, Wayne, Pierce, Gothenburg, and North Platte throughout the month of May.