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Actualities| July 29, 2009: Smith Votes against Government Intrusion into Family Agriculture July 29, 2009 |
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today voted against H.R. 2749, a bill which would significantly expand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) role in agriculture. | |
| July 29, 2009: Smith Wind Energy Amendment Adopted July 29, 2009 |
| July 28, 2009: Smith Announces District Schedule July 28, 2009 |
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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. |
We are the strongest nation on earth in part because of the innovation inspired through research and development.
| 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. |
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| Smith Comments on FDA’s expansion into Agriculture |
Congressman Adrian Smith’s comments on his vote against H.R. 2749, a bill which would significantly expand the role of the FDA in agriculture are availble by clicking here. The bill, which passed the House this week, originated out of the House… |
| Smith Comments on Health Care Debate Delay |
Congressman Smith today commented on the Senate announcment it will not take action on the government-run health care legislation until September, and the earliest. The timeline for the House of Representatives action on the bill remains uncertain. Click here for Smith’s comments. |
| Smith Comments on Health Care Debate |
| Congressman Smith’s comments on the current health care debate going on in Congress are availble here. |
| Smith Comments on Agriculture Spending Bill |
Click here for Congressman Smith’s comments on his vote against H.R. 2997, the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, citing dangerously high spending and a provision which could lead to the closing of a major agriculture market. The measure passed 266 to 160. H.R. 2997 sp… |
| 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. |
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