U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Nebraska City)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Nebraska City)
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Smith criticizes IRS for failing to update technology systems
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement today following a report from the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). The report, confirmed by the IRS, revealed that the agency does not plan to decommission and replace most of its outdated information systems.
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Smith leads letter expressing concerns over Colombian probe into US powdered milk imports
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led a letter alongside fellow Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to Ambassador Luis Gilberto Murillo, the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. The letter expresses concerns regarding the Colombia Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism’s investigation into U.S. exports of powdered milk products.
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Smith announces 2024-2025 youth advisory council members
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students who will serve on the Youth Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 academic school year.
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Congressman Adrian Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events in Hartington and Ponca
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff next week in the communities of Hartington and Ponca.
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Smith supports petition urging EPA to prevent herbicide mislabeling
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released a statement following a petition by a coalition of 11 state attorneys general, led by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal guidance on preventing herbicide mislabeling.
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Smith criticizes White House proposals for Supreme Court overhaul
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement today in response to the White House's announcement of policy proposals aimed at overhauling the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Smith comments on Netanyahu's congressional address
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement following the address of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint meeting of Congress.
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Smith lauds bipartisan child welfare reform advanced by Ways and Means
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released a statement today following the Committee on Ways and Means' passage of bipartisan legislation that includes policy from his bill with Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) aimed at improving child welfare services.
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Smith introduces bill aiming to end controversial IRS direct file program
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) introduced the IRS Overreach Prevention Act today, a bill aimed at prohibiting the IRS from continuing or developing a successor to its in-house Direct File pilot program.
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Smith invites third district students to apply for Youth Advisory Council
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third District students who are current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to submit their application by July 31.
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Smith criticizes EPA delay on renewable volume obligation timeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released a statement today regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's recent announcement that it expects to finalize Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) numbers for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the years 2026-2028 in December 2025. This decision comes despite a statutory requirement that the RVO numbers be finalized by November 1, 2024.
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Rep. Smith comments on Crete shooting incident
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement regarding the June 28 shooting in Crete, Nebraska.
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Smith comments on Supreme Court's overturning of Chevron ruling
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the precedent set by the 1984 case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which had favored the regulatory power of federal agencies.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to improve child welfare services
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced the Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act. This legislation would require states to consult with youth and families with lived experience in child welfare services when developing their state child welfare plans and publicly report their suggestions and how the state has implemented them.
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Congressman Adrian Smith announces 2024 Angels in Adoption honorees
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) announced Neil and Whitney Wolford of Hastings as the 2024 Angels in Adoption honorees for Nebraska's Third District.
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Republican lawmakers question IRS Commissioner on direct file program
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), alongside Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), led their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel. The letter expressed concerns about the expansion of the IRS' Direct File program and requested answers regarding its statutory authority and funding sources.
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Rep. Adrian Smith criticizes Biden's new executive order on southern border asylum seekers
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released a statement following the Biden administration's executive order suspending the admittance of illegal immigrants seeking asylum at the southern border. The suspension will take effect upon recording a 7-day average of 2,500 illegal crossings.
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Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events
Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of June in various locations across Nebraska, including Wayne, Franklin, McCook, Ord, Kearney, Hays Center, Burwell, Elwood, Lexington, Neligh, Greeley, Holdrege, Bartlett, Brewster, and Stockville.
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Rep. Smith criticizes IRS Direct File expansion plan for 2025
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith, a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released a statement following the Internal Revenue Service's announcement of the expansion of its Direct File program for 2025.
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Smith invites applications for Third District Youth Advisory Council
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Third District Youth Advisory Council and encourages high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to submit their applications by July 18.