WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced the nomination of several First Congressional District constituents to the country's Military Service Academies. The announcement comes at the conclusion of a rigorous interview and selection process that included the input of a committee of diverse Nebraskans, including military leaders and community members. "Congratulations to this new generat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a video highlighting work being done to combat President Joe Biden's 30 x 30 land grab.  The video can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the video is below. Four years ago, a resolution promising a "Green New Deal" was introduced in the House. At the time, it seemed more like an extreme d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Mike Flood highlighted new temporary flexibility for two key relief programs for Nebraska ag producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced changes to 2023 Notice of Loss Requirements for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).  "I appreciate the USDA's move to give producers more flexibili  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released the statement below following Congressman Kevin McCarthy's retirement announcement. "Kevin McCarthy led House Republicans through two successful elections, delivering a Republican majority in 2022. Members rallied around his Commitment to America uniting our caucus around fundamental conservative principles. He accomplished all this while expertly  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) co-led a bipartisan, bicameral letter with U.S. Representative John James (R-Michigan), Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) and Representative Don Bacon (R-Nebraska), along with 47 other Members of Congress, including Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall regarding the critical importance of fleet leveling for the Air National Guar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: This week, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced the Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act. The legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule that would hurt facilities across rural Nebraska and could force many to close. In addition to Senator Fischer, the legislation is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the release of the final Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.Senator Fischer secured dozens of key national security provisions in the bill that strengthen our military and support the state of Nebraska. "The federal government's primary responsibility is t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after reports that a U.S. warship was attacked in the Red Sea: "The Biden administration's anemic attempts to deter attacks on U.S. forces have failed. Attacks on Americans demand a forceful, credible response. It's also beyond time for President Biden to correct his error and rede  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today after learning of the passing of Justice O'Connor: "Sandra Day O'Connor embodied the pioneer spirit of the rural West, trail-blazing her way from a cattle ranch in the American Southwest to our nation's highest court. "A lawmaker herself and a gifted jurist, she loved our country and left future generations of Americans a stronger  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Fischer, Ricketts Call on Senate to Pass Bipartisan CARS Act Following House Passage WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following passage of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) called for immediate Senate passage. Senators Fischer and Ricketts are cosponsors of the CARS Act in the Senate. "Mandating electric veh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) criticized a recent rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that mandates new minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. Senator Fischer argued that the rule could force many nursing facilities around the country to close, which would especially devastate rural communities. According to CMS, 75% of nursin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework team has held Mobile Office Hours in all 93 Nebraska counties. Ricketts is also launching a new website feature that allows Nebraskans to request a Mobile Office Hours event in their county, city, or town. "I'm proud the Mobile Office Hours program has provided Nebraskans in all 93 counties a chance to meet with   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) joined their colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives to call attention to issues regarding the 2022 Emergency Relief Program (ERP). In a recent letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack, the Senators highlighted ongoing producer concerns with the new program. "The 2022 crop year was challenging for man  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Dec. 8, 2023: * * * Defending Consumer Choice and Unleashing Prosperity This week, House Republicans took action to push back on proposals by President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effectively forcing consumers to drive only electric vehicles (EVs) by 2032. The EPA's out-of-touch policies are unworkable for the Third District because of our winter weather and expansive driving distances. Furth  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: OMAHA, NE - 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 unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the victories his offices' constituent casework team won for Nebraskans navigating the Biden bureaucracy. Ricketts made the comments while on a conference call with Nebraska media. "When I entered the Senate, I made a promise to make government work better for taxpayers," Ricketts said. "Looking back on this year, I am proud of the progress my team and I have m  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, reiterated his call for urgent and decisive action to address repeated violations of American sovereignty by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "Many Americans believe that the Chinese Communist Party is an external threat only," said Senator Ricketts. "However, this hearing illustrates t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, joined CNN's Kate Bolduan to call out Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and President Joe Biden for refusing to add real border security policy changes to a supplemental funding request for border processing and aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. "At the end of the day, it's divided government, which means   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Yesterday on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) expressed his support for Israel and called on his Senate colleagues to pass his Stop Support for Hamas Act. Ricketts called attention to how Hamas has stolen and abused international aid to Gaza to further its mission to annihilate Israel. "We must stand with Israel until Hamas is destroyed utterly," said Ricketts. "Humanity will have been d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, slammed the Biden administration's refusal to clarify how its "America the Beautiful" initiative would achieve conservation goals without violating private property rights. Formerly known as the "30x30 Plan," the initiative seeks to conserve 30% of America's land and waters by 2030. "Ms. Williams, last time  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following passage of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) called for immediate Senate passage. Ricketts and Fischer are co-sponsors of the CARS Act in the Senate. "The EPA cannot continue to pick winners and losers," said Senator Ricketts. "This legislation ensures the Biden   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Remembering a Nebraska Icon This week, we will celebrate the 150th birthday of one of Nebraska's foremost literary icons: Willa Cather. Cather, who died in 1947, was born on December 7, 1873. One hundred and fifty years after that day, her legacy lives on through her poignant novels -- including American classics "O Pioneers!" and "My Antonia" -- and her profound influence on our country. C  more