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
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Education:
- Attended Liberty University
- Transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1993
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Political Experience:
- Member, Gering City Council
- Nebraska State Senator, District 48
- U.S. Representative, Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
- Chairman, Subcommittee on Trade
- Member, Subcommittee on Health
- Member, Joint Committee on Taxation
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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.
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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
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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.
