Adrian Smith
Republican · NE-3 · U.S. House
Bio
Adrian Michael Smith is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he represented the 48th district in the Nebraska Legislature from 1999 to 2007. Smith is the dean of Nebraska's congressional delegation since 2022 following Jeff Fortenberry's resignation.
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Issue profile
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Top GOP state election official ‘baffled’ by RNC lawsuit against citizens votingLINCOLN — Outgoing Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said he’s baffled by a lawsuit that seeks to eliminate a provision in state law that allows U.S. citizens who’ve never lived in the country to vote in Nebraska elections.Republican National Committee su…
Raw Story · July 6, 2026
APhA and Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) Applaud Rep. Adrian Smith for Advancing Legislation to Improve Seniors' Access to CareWASHINGTON and LINCOLN, Neb., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) today applauded U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (NE-3) for his leadership in advancing H.R. 3164, the Main S…
PRNewswire · May 21, 2026- Former Air Force attorney mulling indy bid against Nebraska U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith
Lemoyne resident Mark Cohen has launched an exploratory committee to consider an independent bid for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District.
Nebraskaexaminer.com · August 25, 2025 
The OBBBA And Beyond: House Republican Details GOP Tax AgendaIn this episode of Tax Notes Talk, House Ways and Means Committee member Adrian Smith, R-Neb., discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s accomplishments and what could be next for Congress on tax.
Forbes · July 29, 2025
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