Adrian Smith (NE-3)

Biography

Adrian Michael Smith, born on December 19, 1970, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is a Republican politician representing Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. Raised in a rural area south of Gering, Nebraska, Smith's family has resided in the state for six generations. He is married to Andrea, and they have two children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Attended Liberty University
  • Transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1993

• Political Experience:

  • Member, Gering City Council
  • Nebraska State Senator, District 48
  • U.S. Representative, Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Chairman, Subcommittee on Trade
  • Member, Subcommittee on Health
  • Member, Joint Committee on Taxation

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Co-sponsored the "Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025" , aiming to provide tax credits for donations to nonprofit organizations offering education scholarships.
  • Introduced the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025" , seeking to amend the Clean Air Act concerning ethanol waivers.

• Caucus Memberships:

  • Chairman, Congressional Rural Caucus
  • Co-Chair, Congressional Rural Veterans Caucus
  • Member, Congressional General Aviation Caucus
  • Member, House Pro-Life Caucus
  • Member, Western Caucus

• Endorsements:

  • Endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his pro-business stance and support for economic growth initiatives.

Smith's tenure in Congress has been marked by his commitment to conservative principles, focusing on tax reform, trade, rural development, and pro-life policies.