Rural communities are counting on us
annually from the fund over the next five years. In fact, our state already received $209 million this … year, over twice that amount. But our work doesn’t stop there. Together, we’re working to advance
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Op-ed: Federal government remains committed to Hanford cleanup
Recently, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water legislation. Notably, the legislation returns … Hanford’s funding to Fiscal Year 2023 levels, which at the time was record spending for the cleanup
OP-ED: Standing firmly in support of our law enforcement
resources that directly support our communities. For years, the Tucson Police Department has been forced to stretch
The Hill Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'What's inside the blind box? Trendy toys on US shelves evade Uyghur labor law.'
supply chains linked to forced labor. That same year, the BBC documented testimony from a detainee who said … store count will double over the next two years, shows how quickly tainted goods spread through the American
Op-ed: Rural America is in trouble. Congress needs to pass the farm bill.
growers. Another key to success included in this year’s farm bill is the reauthorization of voluntary, incentive
Trump Is Defending America By Defeating DEF
ranchers stuck in pastures over the last 15 years. The cost of operating DEF-requiring vehicles has skyrocketed
It’s time to open markets for farmers
committee, to deliver a strong, five-year commitment to put farmers, ranchers and rural communities first. Last year
The Washington Times Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Christians face brutal year in China; don’t let Beijing bury repression of religious freedom'
Smith 'Christians face brutal year in China; don’t let Beijing bury repression of religious freedom … have watched China’s tightening restrictions for years, the news felt grimly familiar. Early Rain was targeted
Make Forests Manageable Again
perspective, the average acreage lost to wildfire each year has more than doubled since 2001.” In the quest … National Forests have been “managed” for 25 years with no plans for road construction, and it has become
OP-ED: Keeping our communities safe requires strong leadership
southern border has undergone a dramatic turnaround. After years of failed open borders policies under the Biden administration
A simple standard for secure elections
North Dakota. It’s been our standard for years. We maintain a unique but effective voting system that … helped pass the SAVE America Act. Last year, I voted for the SAVE Act, which requires proof
Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It.
precisely because it has become so rare. Most years, Congress fails to complete its basic budgeting work … Congress to complete a real, comprehensive budget each year. It would force committees to participate fully by submitting
What Our Mountains Make Possible
podium. What we see less of is the years of preparation that come before it. That reality resonates
Our Shared Effort to Safeguard the Colorado River
Shoshone project we successfully secured earlier this year. And that’s because we know how important this effort
The Washington Times Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Protect pregnancy resource centers'
dear wife, Marie, more than 50 years ago in the pro-life movement — and today, like … Knights of Columbus Marist poll found last year that 83% of all Americans — including 79% of Democrats — support
My New Year’s Resolution: Lower the Volume, Raise the Results
different direction. As I start a new year representing Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, my resolution is simple … pretty good governing strategy. Over the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time across Western
Restoring a proven plan for North Dakota’s energy future
energy systems. For more than 35 years, North Dakota has operated under a thoughtful management plan that worked … well. It balances years of responsible development of energy resources, the interests of agriculture, energy, private landowners
Making Life Less Affordable, One Hidden Tax at a Time
their budgets feel like over the last five years. Except unlike with a streaming service
Op-Ed: Government is Still the Problem
California with the free state of Texas. Last year, more building permits were granted in the Houston
Time to fix the Unaffordable Care Act
family will save up to $2,500 a year,” they promised. “The ACA will help bring down health … even reduce the deficit,” they claimed. Fifteen years later, none of that matches what North Dakotans have lived
Save Jersey Op-Ed by Rep. Smith'Op-Ed: Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria'
demanded urgent attention. Tragically, the past half-year has proven those warnings understated the continued attacks on vulnerable … have seen with our own eyes. Thirteen years ago— in 2012—I chaired a hearing focusing