Congressman Adrian Smith announces $100 million for Fort Laramie Tunnel rehabilitation, enhancing irrigation in Nebraska and Wyoming.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Smith announces funding for irrigation project: Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) responded positively to the Bureau of Reclamation's decision to allocate $100 million to the Fort Laramie Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. This funding aims to support repairs and enhancements to the groundwater irrigation canal beneficial to agricultural producers in Nebraska and Wyoming.
Smith highlights agricultural impact: In his statement, Smith noted, "This funding is welcomed news for Nebraska’s agricultural producers," emphasizing the importance of irrigation for regional farming. He has been actively working since the tunnel's collapse in 2019 to secure necessary resources, asserting that this investment brings Nebraska closer to restoring vital irrigation services.
Background on funding: The funds come as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts, which allocated $1 billion for similar projects nationally. Smith had previously secured $14,625,000 for this specific project through the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.
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Adrian Smith Fundraising
Adrian Smith recently disclosed $196.2K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 496th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 34.0% came from individual donors.
Smith disclosed $158.1K of spending. This was the 487th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Smith disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 299th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Adrian Smith's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Adrian Smith Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Adrian Smith is worth $2.9M, as of March 18th, 2026. This is the 223rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Smith has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Adrian Smith Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Adrian Smith:
- H.R.7922: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain small employers for the startup costs of dependent care flexible spending plans.
- H.R.7666: SOS: Sustaining Outpatient Services Act
- H.R.6280: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
- H.R.4864: Ethanol for America Act of 2025
- H.R.4773: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R.4772: Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Adrian Smith on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Smith.
2026 Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $2,360,690 of spending in Nebraska's 3rd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $30,960 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($24,387)
- NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND ($6,572)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district election.
