
| What Cap-and-Trade means for Agriculture |
On Friday, June 26, Congress voted 219-212 to pass H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, climate legislation commonly referred to as "cap-and-trade." For my floor remarks from Friday, click here. | |
| July 1, 2009: Smith Comments on 2009 American Energy Tour July 01, 2009 |
| July 1, 2009: Smith Calls for Expedited Disaster Declaration July 01, 2009 |
| Rail Town USA |
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| Trade with Colombia |
Click here for my remarks on the Colombian Trade Agreement |
| Appreciation for our DEA agents |
Click here to listen to my remarks concerning our Drug Enforcement Agents. |
| National Landscape Conservation System Act |
| Click here to view my remarks on the National Conservation System Act. |
| Research and Development |
Click here to view my speech. |
| Welcome Home 1074 |
Nebraska National Guard's 1074th Transportation Company returned home to a heartfelt welcome.
Click here to view my video. |
| Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
Recently, Congress passed House Resolution 590 - supporting the goals of Domestic Violence Awareness Month while raising awareness of domestic violence throughout our country, and I am here today to voice my support for everyone impacted by this horrible nightmare. Click here to view my video. |
| The Importance of Trade |
I rise today in support of expanding our nation's export markets...Nebraska's agriculture producers, manufacturers, and services providers deserve more access to foreign markets. Click here to view my video. |
| Commending the FFA |
I rise today to commend the National Future Farmers of America -- better known as the FFA -- on the news that, for the first time in 29 years -- their student membership has passed 500,000 students. Click here to view my video. |
| 2009 American Energy Tour |
Congressman Adrian Smith's (R-NE) comments on his upcoming trip to the Outer Continental Shelf as part of the 2009 American Energy Tour are available by clicking here. |
| Smith-authored Provision for Rural Businesses Passes Science Committee |
The Science and Technology Committee today unanimously approved the Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009. The bill included language by Smith requiring the Small Business Administration make outreach efforts to rural areas a priority. Click here to listen. |
| Smith Comments on Amendment to Fight Proposed Cost Increases to Small Airports |
Click here to hear Rep. Smith's comments on his amendment to fight proposed cost increases to small airports. |
| The Third District Economic Development Award |
| Click here for Congressman Smith's comments on the inaugural Third District Excellence in Economic Development Award. |
| Smith Calls for Ag Hearing on EPA Regulations |
Click here for Rep. Smith’s comments on his letter to House Agriculture Chairman Peterson. |
| Smith Comments on Farm Bill Veto |
| Click here for Rep. Smith's comments on President Bush's veto of the Farm Bill. |
| Smith comments on South Korea delaying beef imports |
| For Rep. Smith's comments on South Korea delaying imports of U.S. beef, click here . |
| House Passes Farm Bill |
| Click here for Rep. Smith's comments on House passage of the Farm Bill. |
| Smith comments on State Fair Bill Signing |
| Click here for Rep. Smith's comments on Gov. Dave Heineman’s signing LB 1116, a bill to move the State Fair to Grand Island from Lincoln. |
| Smith comments on DEA-training visit |
| Click here for the audio file. |