WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news releaseon July 2, 2024: * * * Congressional Management Foundation Recognizes for Outstanding Achievement in Workplace Environment * * * The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced that Rep. Don Bacon is a winner of a Democracy Award, CMF's annual awards recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. Rep. Bacon was selected as a winner for outstanding achievement in  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Recently, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood addressed President Biden's student loan bailout on the House floor, highlighting its impact on the federal deficit. Video of the speech can be found by clicking here.(link is external) News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the message is below. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the growing impact of President Bide  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site. Monday's test builds on the Univers  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement on the June 28 shooting in Crete, NE. "My heart sank upon learning of the violence which took place in Crete yesterday. "The response and cooperation of local and state law enforcement has been exemplary. I also commend the emergency personnel who provided immediate medical care. "I am thankful to know those injured are recovering and am pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned precedent from the 1984 case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council which favored the regulatory power of federal agencies. "The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of government accountability and the right of the American people to check abusive overreach in the Executive Branch. "Under the Chrevron doc  more