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Adrian Smith

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Adrian Michael Smith is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district since January 4, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Smith has focused on issues such as agriculture, energy, and economic development during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting job growth in Nebraska. Smith has also served on several committees, including the House Ways and Means Committee, which plays a key role in shaping tax and economic policy.

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Jun 5, 2026

I introduced the Trump Accounts for All Generations Act to ensure that every future generation of Americans can have a strong financial start in life.

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May 27, 2026

The Trump Account contribution pilot program opened the door for parents to provide their children with a strong financial foundation from day one. But this historic investment is at risk of disappearing after President Trump leaves…

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Feb 11, 2026

If this resolution is instead driven by a newfound tariff skepticism, I urge them to allow the Supreme Court to first make its decision. To overlook the very basis of the emergency in the hope of removing tariffs for which the President…

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Mar 10, 2025

I am glad to offer my thanks and gratitude to James Min, as well. I appreciate the fact that when I was a brand-new Member of Congress, a while back, that he has always been a great help not just to me but to anyone who asks. I am grateful…

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Feb 25, 2025

The American people want us to have a thoughtful exchange on this. Let's elevate the debate and stick to the facts, realizing we can do well for the American people by doing so.

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Sep 19, 2024

Make no mistake, the new USMCA dispute against Canada's DST is a positive step, but it is too little, too late.

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Sep 19, 2024

Where we should be leading on technology rules, America is retreating.

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Sep 19, 2024

There is no question this is contrary to our national interest.

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Sep 19, 2024

If our tech sector was its own country, its economy would be the eighth largest in the world.

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Jun 11, 2024

Since its inception in 2000, the AGOA Program has been the cornerstone of U.S. trade and economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.

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Jun 11, 2024

This is especially important as countries like China and Russia seek to spread their malign influence globally.

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Jun 11, 2024

These programs are designed to foster economic growth in some of the least developed countries and economies in the world while strengthening U.S. leadership and influence abroad.

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Jun 11, 2024

Today's hearing is an important opportunity to discuss the set of trade preferences programs scheduled to expire in 2025.

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Mar 11, 2024

I am pleased that this committee has already advanced legislation I introduced with Representative Steel to permanently extend first-dollar HDHP coverage for telehealth.

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Mar 11, 2024

Telehealth has been a game changer for access to care in rural areas such as my district in Nebraska.

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Dec 9, 2023

The program's creation and ongoing expansion pose a threat to taxpayers' freedom from government overreach, and its shaky rollout and structural flaws have already come at a steep price.

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Jul 25, 2023

When it is 80-plus percent of the time they are failing and people are losing all of their equity then it is designed to fail.

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Jun 6, 2023

We must understand our history, especially when it is as horrific as the massacre was, so we do not repeat it.

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Jun 6, 2023

This legislation would take a parcel of land into restricted fee status for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

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Apr 17, 2023

We should put tariffs on all products imported from China until we achieve balanced trade, and we must insist that they buy our products if they want access to our markets.

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Apr 17, 2023

We cannot and will not allow this to happen.

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Apr 17, 2023

These concerns are bipartisan and bicameral.

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Apr 17, 2023

This measure leaves in place all existing public education resources.

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Apr 17, 2023

Our bill, the Educational Choice for Children Act, is an innovative policy mechanism to provide deserving students of all backgrounds with more options to fund their education needs, something we should all be able to agree on.

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