WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: In honor of Women's History Month, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) will recognize Deborah Bowers Kippley for her years of dedicated public service in the state of Nebraska. As an arts educator, Bacon notes that Debbie's leadership, skills, and initiatives have benefited the minds of Nebraska's youth for decades. Kippley graduated from Omaha Burke High School in 1974 where she participated in band, orchestra, and art.  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 31, 2023: Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) has requested funding for the Canine Reimbursement Program, after President Biden's fiscal year 2024 budget request shows the program 'zeroed out.' The Canine Reimbursement Program provides funds for local law enforcement agencies to partner with TSA to train their bomb-sniffing dogs and handlers. Bacon's Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee request for fiscal  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced a House concurrent resolution Condemning the Russian Federation's Kidnapping of Ukrainian Children, along with cosponsors Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Doug Lamalfa (R-CA-01), Doug Lamborn (R-CO-05), Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), Joe Morelle (D-NT-25), Jame Raskin (D-MD-08) , to bring attention to the alarming acts taken ag  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently joined House Republicans on the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance to voice concerns about the Federal Insurance Office's (FIO) politically-motivated efforts to collect data from property and casualty insurers regarding climate and weather-related risks. The lawmakers are requesting FIO disclose any coordination and collaboration that took  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Congressman Mike Flood sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler raising concerns with Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), which changed the way banks and financial institutions are expected to account for the custody of digital assets. "SAB 121's treatment of digital assets differs from the existing accounting treatment of other assets held in cust  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 29, 2023: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today demanded answers from U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on President Biden's "America the Beautiful" initiative, also known as the 30x30 Plan. As Sen. Fischer said, 97 percent of Nebraska's land is privately owned, and at least 70 counties have already issued resolutions opposing   more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 28, 2023: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, and Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller Michael McCord. Sen. Fischer raised the ongoing need to expand munitions production by modifying or removing unnecessary red tape, as well as conc  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 29, 2023: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, discussed America's nuclear force posture at a hearing this week. Sen. Fischer emphasized the importance of ensuring U.S. strategy reflects the changing global threat environment. Sen. Fischer secured measures in the FY2023 National Defense  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 30, 2023: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor this week about the value of unleashing year-round E15, which can lower prices for consumers at the pump, help our family farmers, and boost American energy security. This month, Sen. Fischer reintroduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would allow the year-round, na  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 29, 2023: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) recently delivered a speech on the Senate floor slamming the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which could put privately-owned land containing ponds, puddles, and dry ditches under federal regulation. Sen. Fischer called the rule a "needless power grab" and an expansion of federal power over a state resource.   more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined 37 colleagues this week in introducing legislation to overturn President Biden's student loan cancelation scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower onto taxpayers, costing an estimated $400 billion. The State of Nebraska is leading the lawsuit to challenge President Biden's student loan proposal. The case was heard by the U.S. Supr  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on March 31, 2023: * * * Strengthening Our Energy Supply Chains Over the past two years, consumers everywhere have felt the consequences of stifled energy production and dependence on foreign energy sources. From day one of the Biden administration, the president's misguided energy policies have caused skyrocketing energy prices. As fuel prices shot up more than 60 percent, families struggled to pay for essentia  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on March 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting to end the federal emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic currently in effect under the National Emergencies Act (NEA). "It makes absolutely no sense that the Biden administration still needs these emergency powers when President Biden himself declared the 'pandemic is over' last year. "When I   more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 29, 2023: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) delivered his Maiden Speech from the Senate floor. Ricketts highlighted his guiding values, hopes for America's future, and priorities in the United States Senate. "In Nebraska, we respect people's freedom. We value strong communities, faith, and family. We honor our law enforcement and military. We expect a limited, accountable government. We believe i  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) questioned the Biden administration's policy of blocking oil and gas projects with partners like Guyana while relieving sanctions on oil-rich adversaries like the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. "The Biden administration's refusal to engage with our partners on their energy projects is opening the door to even more Chinese Communist Party investment  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 29, 2023: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined a bipartisan majority to pass legislation to block the Biden administration's expanded Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Following the vote, Ricketts gave remarks on the Senate floor. "The Biden administration is trying to subvert our laws, and it must be stopped," said Ricketts. "If allowed to stand, this rule would increase costs and un  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on March 27, 2023: * * * Those of us from rural Nebraska know there can be challenges when the closest urban center is hours away. When we need specialized medical care, this distance can be even more daunting. Medical care is essential for people in many stages of life, including expectant mothers. According to the Perinatal Data Center, many rural counties in our state have low access to obstetric, or childbirt  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a critical minerals agreement with Japan for electric vehicle battery development: "Traditional trade agreements bring long-term economic certainty and stability; this announcement fails to provide either," said Smith. "The Biden administration continues to hid  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on March 31, 2023: * * * Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Biden administration's proposed rule for their so-called "Clean Vehicle Tax Credit" created by the Inflation Act: "Treasury's proposed EV rule is another example of the Biden administration ignoring the law when the plain facts don't suit their agenda. "I've said it be  more