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December 19, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the House passed the conference report to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is the legislative agreement between the House and Senate. This bill to overhaul the tax code for the first time in a generation now goes to the Senate for final passage and then on to the President’s desk for his signature.
December 8, 2017
Empowering people to achieve independence and productivity is our mission on the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, of which I serve as chairman. President Trump is urging Congress to focus on welfare reform after we finish our tax code overhaul, and I am eager to dive into this effort to help more Americans reach self-sufficiency.
Issues:JobsWays & Means
December 6, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which passed the House this afternoon.
Issues:Second Amendment
December 1, 2017
Tax reform is our main focus in Congress right now, and many beneficial provisions for the agriculture economy are advancing with this effort. We know farmers and ranchers are weathering uncertain times, and as we get closer to putting a tax reform bill on President Trump’s desk, we also need to get moving on the farm bill.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
November 30, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final 2018 renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Issues:AgricultureEnergy
November 24, 2017
With so many meaningful reforms included in the House’s tax code overhaul, I am particularly pleased about the numerous victories for agriculture.
November 17, 2017
Over these past few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I have been working day after day on tax reform. The House’s historic vote on November 16 to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a crucial step closer to a simpler, fairer tax code. As grateful as I am to see tax reform moving forward, there are many other reasons to be thankful this season!
November 16, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which the House passed today to overhaul America’s tax code for the first time in 31 years.
Issues:EconomyJobsTaxesWays & Means
November 15, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the House floor today to highlight the benefits of tax reform and urge passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A vote by the full House is expected tomorrow.