WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a notice that the deadline for applications for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is April 30, 2024. "Law enforcement agencies are grappling with a broader spectrum of challenges today than ever before," said Congressman Flood. "One the biggest ones: Our police officers are on the front lines  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Recently, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood joined Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN) and several other House Republicans in cosponsoring the EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act. "Time and again, the Biden administration has used the regulatory power of federal agencies to impose new red tape on America's ag producers. American farmers know better than any government agency what it takes to grow the food they ne  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement after President Joe Biden unveiled new plans to unilaterally wipe out billions of dollars in student loan debts. "Once again, President Biden is overreaching, attempting to cancel billions of dollars of student loans to buy political goodwill. His action will not only fuel economic inflation, but it also sends a message to Americans that they do not need   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following a vote on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. This legislation modifies and temporarily extends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, also known as FISA, for a period of two years. "The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act makes critical changes to FISA to better protect the freedoms of the American   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation continues to remain elevated at 3.5% year over year in March. "Years of out-of-control spending by President Biden and Washington Democrats have made it difficult to get inflation under control as working Americans continue to pay more and more for housing, groceries, and everyday basic  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * At a hearing today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned senior defense officials about cyberattacks by organizations linked to China against communications, energy, transportation, water, and wastewater systems in the United States. During the hearing, Senator Fischer asked U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) Commander Timothy Haugh whether  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) released the following statements after the U.S. Senate confirmed Susan M. Bazis to be a federal district judge for the District of Nebraska: "I recommended Judge Susan Bazis to the White House because of her undeniable skill, expertise, and integrity," said Senator Fischer. "Her record speaks for itself: she has decades of experien  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: * * * Fischer Highlights Urgent Need to Update U.S. Strategic Posture Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown, Jr., about the failures of President Biden's proposed defense budget and the need to update America's strategic postur  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Highlights Serious Risks EVs Pose to First Responders At a nominations hearing today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, questioned National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy about the dangers of electric vehicles (EVs) and an NTSB study on the safety risks high voltage EV batteries pose to first responders. During the heari  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Unrealistic Regulations Could Cause Operational Impact, Harm DoD Logistics At a hearing this week, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) Commander Jacqueline Van Ovost about the national security risks of California's effort to enact net-zero emissions requirements for locomotives. Senator Fischer  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on April 12, 2024: * * * The U.S.-Japan Alliance Stands for Freedom and Opportunity * * * The Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, home of the Thomas Jefferson, the Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorials, is encircled by scenic cherry trees. Each spring the trees bloom in a picturesque display, drawing visitors from around the world. This popular tourist attraction is the result of a gif  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on April 8, 2024: * * * Improving Nebraska's Communications Networks The government closest to the people serves the people best. But too many in Washington stay in Washington, and don't get back to what I know is "real America." These people tend to make decisions and policy by listening only to each other. The best way to serve Americans -- and to solve problems they have to deal with -- is to hear from people   more