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Congressman Adrian Smith honors John Gottschalk's legacy

Congressman Adrian Smith has issued a statement following the death of John Gottschalk, former owner of the Sidney Telegraph and mayor of Sidney, Nebraska.

By SC Nebraska News | Nov 4, 2024

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Congressman Adrian Smith announces staff outreach event in Wilber

Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith are invited to meet with a member of his staff in November.

By SC Nebraska News | Oct 31, 2024

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Mexican constitutional reforms prompt concern from Congressman Adrian Smith

By SC Nebraska News | Oct 17, 2024

Congressman Adrian Smith from Nebraska has expressed concerns following the Mexican Senate's approval of constitutional reforms affecting strategic state industries and enterprises. The legislation, which had previously passed in Mexico's lower house, prioritizes state-owned electric utilities in the market.

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Congressman Smith criticizes Biden-Harris administration's agricultural policies

By SC Nebraska News | Oct 8, 2024

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith from Nebraska issued a statement regarding the White House's recent event with selected agriculture groups. Smith criticized the Biden-Harris administration for what he perceives as a lack of alignment between their actions and their stated support for American agriculture producers.

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Congressman Smith commemorates first anniversary of October 7 attacks in Israel

By SC Nebraska News | Oct 7, 2024

Today marks one year since the October 7, 2023 terror attack in Israel. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement to commemorate the anniversary of this tragic event.

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Congressman Smith criticizes Biden's comments on jobs report

By SC Nebraska News | Oct 7, 2024

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement in response to President Biden's remarks on the recent jobs report. Smith criticized the administration's handling of employment statistics and economic policies.

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Smith criticizes Biden-Harris policy after Iran's missile attack on Israel

By SC Nebraska News | Oct 1, 2024

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has issued a statement regarding the recent missile attack by Iran on Israel. In his statement, Smith criticized the Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy approach.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to allow year-round sale of E15 nationwide

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 27, 2024

Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN), along with several colleagues, have introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver, enabling year-round nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent.

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Congressman Adrian Smith announces October staff outreach events in three communities

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 26, 2024

Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during October in Osceola, Fairbury, and Central City.

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Smith's bill transferring reservoirs to local control advances in committee

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released statements following the committee’s unanimous passage of Rep. Adrian Smith’s bill (H.R. 8413). The bill aims to transfer Swanson Reservoir and Red Willow Reservoir land from the Bureau of Reclamation to Hitchcock County, Nebraska, and Frontier County, Nebraska, respectively.

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Ways and Means Committee passes bill expanding school choice

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 11, 2024

On September 11, 2024, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means Jason Smith (R-MO) released statements following the committee’s markup and passage of Rep. Adrian Smith’s bill with Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) to expand education freedom and opportunity for students.

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Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 5, 2024

Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff this month in the communities of Aurora, Geneva, Falls City, Nelson, Trenton, Harrisburg, Pawnee City, Hebron, Bradshaw, and Blair.

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Lawmakers express concern over Mexico's proposed constitutional reforms impacting USMCA commitments

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) led a bipartisan letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The letter expresses concerns regarding proposals related to electricity, mining, genetically modified corn, and regulatory bodies which are set to be considered by the Mexican government and would likely compromise commitments under USMCA.

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Smith announces deadline for military academy nomination packets

By SC Nebraska News | Sep 3, 2024

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting nomination packets for the U.S. Military Academy (West Point, New York), U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland), U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York), and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut).

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Congressman Smith criticizes IRS over unimplemented audit directive

By SC Nebraska News | Aug 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued a statement following the release of a new report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). The report finds that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not fully implemented a 2022 directive from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, which prohibits using $80 billion in stimulus funding to increase audits on taxpayers with incomes below $400,000.

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Smith calls for accountability over Canada's digital services tax

By SC Nebraska News | Aug 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, issued a statement regarding United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai's request for dispute settlement consultations with Canada over its new tax on digital services under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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Smith criticizes IRS for failing to update technology systems

By SC Nebraska News | Aug 15, 2024

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

By SC Nebraska News | Aug 12, 2024

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

By SC Nebraska News | Aug 9, 2024

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

By SC Nebraska News | Aug 8, 2024

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.