WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced his Nebraska Mobile Office Hours for the month of January. Congressman Flood's staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours throughout Nebraska's First Congressional District to assist constituents with issues involving federal agencies. Constituents are encouraged to bring relevant documentation to help address their concerns. Whether constituents face challenges w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, joined by Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) and Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-03), introduced the "No More D.C. Waste Act." This bill provides oversight to the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) program and reins in its excessive funding moving forward. "For nearly ten years, the D.C. local government has quietly stockpiled tens of millions of taxpayer dollars from an overfunded p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced new hires and staff changes in his office. Grant Auman joined the Crapo office as Staff Assistant and D.C. Office Manager. Grant first joined the Crapo office as an intern in June. He previously completed an internship for U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska). Grant graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with degrees in political science, economics and Spanis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, announced today that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's University Singers will perform during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025. The University Singers , directed by Dr. Peter Eklund, will perform outdoors during the nationally televised inaugural cerem  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: "Nebraskans' very homes and communities are now on the line in this final hour. They cannot wait. They should not have to pay the price for stalled negotiations." Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb) spoke on the Senate floor urging her colleagues, once again, to pass her legislation to transfer control of the Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) Swanson Reservoir land and the BoR Red Willow Reservoir land to loc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the final Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: "This year, Americans voted to make America safe, strong, and prosperous. That starts with our national defense. This year's defense bill authorizes key mili  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) issued the statement below following the passing of Howard Hawks, the cofounder of Tenaska, philanthropist, and former member of Nebraska Board of Regents: "Howard Hawks' leadership will shape Nebraska for decades to come. After finding his success in business, Howard dedicated his time and resources to helping Nebraska's next generation prepare for their own successes. Bruc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Following his election in November, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was sworn in yesterday to complete the remaining two years of his term as U.S. Senator for Nebraska. "I am humbled by the responsibility of representing the great people of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate,"Ricketts said. "I am committed to continuing my work of bringing proven Nebraska solutions to making government work better, and keeping  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Rep. Don Bacon voted with his House colleagues to support final passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2025, with a bipartisan majority of 281 to 140. "After an intense two-year effort, I am pleased that this year's NDAA is built around the needs of the All-Volunteer Force, which is the foundation  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) delivered remarks on the House floor celebrating the life and legacy of Howard L. Hawks of Nebraska. A video of his remarks can be accessed by clicking here(link is external). News outlets are welcome to use the footage for reporting purposes. The full text of Congressman Flood's speech is provided below. Mister Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the incredible lif  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the Housing Supply and Innovation Frameworks Act. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop frameworks for best practices on zoning and land-use policies. The legislation also provides local and state governments with the necessary resources to confront barriers to h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "This year's NDAA delivers a 14.5% pay raise for junior service members to help with recruitment and retention, while also controlling spending by phasing out billions in Pentagon waste and outdated programs. This bill includes critical resources to support STRATCOM and Offutt Air Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation which would designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." The legislation was led by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16) in the House   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Deterrence Plays a Vital Role in Maintaining Peace This week, world events have emphasized the importance of American readiness to keep our country safe and stand with our allies across the globe. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is another reminder many regions of the world do not enjoy the freedom and stability we do in the United States. It also underscores the need for de  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the passing of former member of the Nebraska Board of Regents and businessman Howard Hawks. "Howard Hawks provided many decades of leadership in the Nebraska business sector, the university system, and broader community. In a great American success story, he co-founded and built one of the nation's most successful companies and worked tire  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after it was reported the Office of the United States Trade Representative is attempting to renegotiate provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement without consulting Congress or American industry stakeholders. "I am extremely troubled by reports the lame duck Biden-Harris admini  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chuck Edwards (R-NC) along with 27 House colleagues sent a letter asking President Trump to immediately end the IRS' unlawful Direct File pilot program upon taking office in January. Copies of the letter were addressed to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump's selections to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as well as Treasury Sec  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) along with Nebraska House delegation colleagues Congressmen Mike Flood (R-NE-01) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary-Designee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to congratulate him on his expected nomination and invite him to Nebraska to witness firsthand the state's world-leading food supply chain and challe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) reflected on the achievements he and his office delivered for Nebraskans over the past year. Ricketts made the comments while on a conference call with Nebraska media. "I'm proud of the work my team and I have done fighting for Nebraskans," Ricketts said. "Whether it's meeting with Nebraskans or helping them navigate the federal government, my goal remains the same  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * The American People's Vision for National Defense President Ronald Reagan was deeply committed to the idea of "peace through strength." It's an acknowledgement that peace is best achieved through military power, because a strong military deters conflict. His dedication to this idea led to the modernization of our forces at the time, contributed to the peaceful resolution of the Cold War, and is still the b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following commentary to Fox News Channel on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Americans Still Support Peace Through Strength America's 40th president is still remembered for what's known as the Reagan Doctrine: "peace through strength." He popularized a piece of ancient wisdom, the idea that, as George Washington said, "If we desire to secure peace, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." For decades, President Reagan's max  more