WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Omaha, Neb. - This week, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) honored Amanda Brewer, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Omaha who has the heart of service for her community, by submitting her accomplishments into the Congressional Record. Brewer, who felt the call to drop her job in the corporate world to serve, knows that preserving communities goes beyond building homes. Through her vision and advoc  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Named One of the Top Effective Legislators Omaha, Nebr. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was named one of the top effective legislators for the 118th Congress, by the Center for EffectiveLawmaking (CEL). The report, linked here, lists the top ten for each party and how they arrived at their conclusions. CEL said: "Our analysis found that Representative Bacon ranked as one of the most effective Republic  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Press Releases Bacon, Houlahan, Panetta, Bergman Reintroduce the Unity Through Service Act The bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction coincides with the Fifth anniversary of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service's final report. Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Jack Bergman (R-M  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Celebrates C-SPAN, Calls on Streaming Services to Offer Outlet WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered remarks on the House Floor celebrating C-SPAN's 46 years on air. Congressman Flood also urged TV live streaming services, including Hulu and YouTube TV, to carry C-SPAN similar to cable and satellite providers. Congressman Flood and U.S. Senator Ron Wy  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Seeks Answers for National Weather Service Staffing Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that the National Weather Service (NWS) was facing staffing challenges in Nebraska. "Over the years, the National Weather Service has issued regular weather forecasts across the country. Recent reporting has indicated that their off  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Questions Defense Nominees at Confirmation Hearing Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned Secretary of the Air Force nominee Dr. Troy Meink and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment nominee Michael Duffey at their confirmation hearing. During the hearing, Senator Fischer urged Dr. Meink to utilize all avail  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Request Removal of Burdensome Biden-Era Regulations on Broadband Program Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and Chair of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, joined Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick ahead of his review of the Broadband Equity, Access, and   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Reinforcing Supply Chains in the Beef State As the top-ranked state for commercial cattle slaughter and the nation's top beef exporter, Nebraska has long earned the title "The Beef State." In fact, 58 percent of the total value of state's agricultural production originates from livestock. This rich heritage of excellence in the cattle industry is worth celebrating and upholding. It also provides an extra  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts' staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can't get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairl  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Discusses Importance of Indo-Pacific Allies like the Philippines in Deterring Communist China WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), the second-ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the importance of maintaining America's alliances in the Indo-Pacific. Ricketts focused on how America's key alliance with the Philippines has helped det  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Questions EPA General Counsel Nominee on Need to "Follow the Law" in the Renewable Fuel Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, pushed for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow the law and issue timely Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). Ricketts questioned Sean Donahue, who has been n  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Sanction Gaza Terrorist Group Responsible for Attacks Against Americans and Israelis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introducedthe Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill wouldsanction the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC), which is the third-larg  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts: My Tax Cut Bills Are About "Fairness, Common Sense, and Keeping Promises to Seniors and Veterans" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), outlined his Social Security Check Tax Cut Act and Tax Cuts for Veterans Act. These two tax cut bills, introduced Tuesday, will help Americans keep more of their own hard-earned money in retirement. He made the following commen  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, in the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel in many parts of our country, and I have been able to talk to folks in Nebraska, in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. What I am hearing from in all of these States and, in fact, all over the country is that our Nation right now faces enormous crises-unprecedented crises in th  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events Washington, DC -- Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during April in Wayne, Center, Pender, Hartington, Ponca, Tryon, Mullen, Hyannis, North Platte, Dakota City, Lexington, Tekamah, Broken Bow, and Stapleton. A staff outreach event is an opportunity for constituents to meet di  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Larson, Fischbach, Panetta Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas Washington, DC -- Today Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), John Larson (D-CT), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, legislation to help address the shortages in essential veterinary services facing rural communities. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) a  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Moran Reintroduce Legislation Directing Support to Families Most in Need Washington, DC -- Today Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) reintroduced legislation to ensure federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds are used to help the neediest Americans. The bill, the Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act, would direct states to ensure TANF assistan  more