{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"NE\" and year = 2022 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-new-year-statement", "Congressman Flood\u2019s New Year Statement", "2022-12-31", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of the New Year holiday, which is celebrated on Sunday, January 1st.\n\n\u201cA new year is always a time to reflect on and take stock of the past year as we make plans for new beginnings. Throughout 2022, our state has enjoyed a growing economy and low unemployment even as we and the nation as a whole grapple with fiscal challenges brought on by reckless spending from Washington. Whatever your dreams and goals are for 2023, there\u2019s no better place to life them out than right here in the Good Life\u2014a place where hard work is rewarded, and the American dream is alive and well.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvis-passing", "Congressman Flood's Statement on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Passing", "2022-12-31", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had passed away.\n\n\u201cBenedict XVI stands out as one of the most consequential figures of the last 100 years for many reasons: He was a prolific writer, brilliant theologian, and above all a man who showed the world through his own living witness how to better love and follow Jesus Christ. From serving as an advisor at Vatican II to leading the effort to compile the 1992 Catechism of the Catholic Church, he brought the Gospel message into a modern culture pushing back on what he identified as a \u2018dictatorship of relativism.\u2019 Mandi and I join fellow Catholics around the world in mourning his passing and celebrating his legacy, which will continue to strengthen the faith of countless millions for generations to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-christmas-statement", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Christmas Statement", "2022-12-24", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of the Christmas holiday, which is celebrated on Sunday, December 25th.\n\n\u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve developed many cherished traditions around the Christmas holiday \u2013traveling to see family, making food, gathering to exchange presents, and giving back to our community. In the busyness, it\u2019s easy to forget what this is all about: the reality that Jesus Christ was born on this day in Bethlehem. He came to save the world from sin, freeing us from our burdens and our brokenness. As Advent concludes and we welcome the birth of our Savior, let\u2019s turn our hearts in gratitude and thanks to God for the gift of His Son and the many blessings we\u2019ve received this year.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-1099-k-delay", "Smith Statement on 1099-K Delay", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced it was delaying enforcement of its new 1099-K income reporting threshold for one year:\n\n\u201cI am pleased the Biden administration recognized the disaster their new 1099-K requirement will be for American families and for the IRS. Tax filers are not prepared to receive these forms, much less the audits that would occur should they incorrectly include them in their filings. The Biden administration has failed to address the IRS\u2019s return processing backlog as promised, and this requirement will undoubtedly overwhelm the agency even more.\n\n\u201cWhile delaying 1099-K is a step forward, we have more work to do. Bank surveillance efforts, 1099-Ks, and 87,000 new IRS agents are all part of a comprehensive Biden administration effort to surveil and tax American families at every turn, even as they struggle with product shortages and record-high inflation. House Republicans will address these intrusions head-on in the year ahead.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1142", "Bacon Votes No on Massive Omnibus", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting no on the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill:\n\n\u201cIn addition to the appropriations process this year being a complete disgrace, this omnibus is entirely too much money. The massive spending since the conclusion of COVID has fueled inflation, and this bill is more of the same. At a time when Americans can barely pay for groceries, gas and energy, we need to stop reckless spending.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-congressman-flood-votes-no-omnibus-spending-spree", "U.S. Congressman Flood Votes \u201cNo\u201d on the Omnibus Spending Spree", "2022-12-22", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement after voting against the 4,155-page, $2 trillion omnibus spending package.\n\n\u201cI cast an emphatic \u2018no\u2019 on this spending spree, which comes at a time when Washington, D.C. needs to stop the spending. Everyday Americans continue to endure inflation inflicted on them by Joe Biden\u2019s policies, and this $2 trillion omnibus will almost certainly continue to feed the inflation that is eroding the incomes of working families across the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cBeyond the headline number, the omnibus has all sorts of special deals and pork tucked into it, including giving $200 million for gender programs in Pakistan and naming a federal building in honor of Nancy Pelosi. This omnibus even provides over $400 million in foreign aid to improve border security for countries in the Middle East, while failing to provide the resources to resolve the humanitarian crisis on America\u2019s border.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-university-nebraska-lincoln-chancellor-ronnie", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Statement on University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green\u2019s Retirement Announcement", "2022-12-20", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Chancellor Ronnie Green would step down in 2023.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the First District, I want to thank Chancellor Green for his years of service to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and to extend our best wishes to him and Jane on their next chapter.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-former-state-senator-ray-janssens-passing", "Congressman Flood's Statement on Former State Senator Ray Janssen's Passing", "2022-12-19", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news former State Senator Ray Janssen passed away.\n\n\u201cRay was a small-town grocer who faithfully served Dodge County and his state with common sense. During his time as a State Senator, he remained grounded about what was most important\u2014he was known for his wry smile and a healthy handshake that meant you had his word. Please keep the Janssen family in your thoughts and prayers as family and friends gather to celebrate his life and legacy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-announces-us-military-service-academy-nominations-class-2027", "Congressman Flood Announces U.S. Military Service Academy Nominations for Class of 2027", "2022-12-16", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood announced the nomination of several First Congressional District constituents to the country\u2019s 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.\n\n\u201cNebraskans are stepping up to serve as the next generation of leaders in our country\u2019s Armed Forces. It\u2019s an honor to nominate each of these outstanding young Nebraskans to our Military Service Academies,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cI also want to extend a big thanks to the committee who assisted with the process that resulted in the nomination of these outstanding candidates.\u201d\n\nThe committee members include Roma Amundson of Lincoln, Lt. Col. Darin Fox (USMC) of Bellevue, Jessica Kolterman of Seward, Dave Merritt of Norfolk, and Col. Fred Phelan of Lincoln (USAF). The committee worked diligently to examine each applicant\u2019s understanding of the nature of the Military Service Academies, the role of Officers in the Armed Forces, the applicant\u2019s desire to serve, their academic records, and their ability to communicate effectively in a high stakes environment.\n\nWith the input of the committee, Congressman Mike Flood nominated applicants that met the rigorous academic and physical requirements of the Military Service Academies. There are five U.S. Military Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The office received no applications for nomination to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.\n\nCongressman Mike Flood\u2019s nominations are in alphabetical order by last name.\n\n1. Mason Beck of Lincoln - U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\n\n2. Nicholas George of Plattsmouth - U.S. Naval Academy\n\n3. Harrison Harvey of Lincoln - U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\n\n4. Arden Jenkins of Bellevue - U.S. Air Force Academy\n\n5. Patrick Medinger of Lincoln - U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy\n\n6. Ian Paup of Lincoln - U.S. Air Force Academy\n\n7. Devadarshan Pushkaran of Lincoln - U.S. Air Force Academy\n\n8. Owen Simanek of North Bend - U.S. Air Force Academy", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-former-state-senator-pat-engels-passing", "Congressman Flood's Statement on Former State Senator Pat Engel's Passing", "2022-12-12", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that former State Senator Pat Engel had passed away.\n\n\u201cPat Engel was many things: a husband, dad, veteran, and an all-around great Nebraskan. Over the years, I got to know him as a friend and a gentle statesman who had his own unique way of bridging the political divide to bring people together. Pat loved his state and his community. He leaves behind a beautiful family and a great legacy. Mandi and I are keeping the Engel family in our prayers as we fondly remember our friendship with Pat and the memories made with him.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-kildee-lead-members-effort-hold-mexico-their-usmca-commitments", "Smith, Kildee Lead Members in Effort to Hold Mexico to Their USMCA Commitments", "2022-12-09", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) led members of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in a letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai. In the letter, the members raise concerns about the Mexican government\u2019s failure to adhere to their biotechnology commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the need for immediate enforcement action.\n\nKey excerpts:\n\nWe write to express concern regarding recent actions taken by the Mexican government that are inconsistent with Mexico\u2019s United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agricultural biotechnology commitments.\n\nWe recognize that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) continues to monitor a series of concerning developments in Mexico. We appreciate the work done so far regarding implementation and enforcement of labor, energy, and environment USMCA obligations. We are committed to enforcing all parts of the Agreement, including the agriculture provisions related to biotech. Unfortunately, the Mexican government has not lived up to its biotech-related commitments in the USMCA. Accordingly, we urge USTR to promptly request dispute settlement consultations with Mexico on these issues.\n\n\u2026\n\nThe Mexican government has not maintained a science-based biotech regulatory system for the past four years and is moving forward with the implementation of a presidential decree to phase out the importation of genetically engineered corn by January 2024. These policies are not based on science and may decrease the supply of corn in North American agricultural supply chains. These actions, in addition to going against the terms of the USMCA, could increase food prices and food insecurity caused by Russia\u2019s unprovoked war against Ukraine.\n\n\u2026\n\nMexico\u2019s failure to maintain a science-based and transparent biotech regulatory regime goes beyond its treatment of corn and will have impacts across the agriculture industry. Cotton, canola, and soybeans products with biotech traits have also been hampered by inconsistency and uncertainty in Mexico\u2019s regulatory system, which also has an impact on the price of food and goods.\n\n\u2026\n\nUSTR must ensure all our trading partners maintain science-based biotech regulatory systems so that our farmers can utilize American innovation to sustainably feed the world. Ignoring Mexico\u2019s disregard for its USMCA commitments sends a signal to our other trading partners that they may take similar actions without repercussions. Improved dispute settlement provisions were a major reason for the overwhelming congressional support for the USMCA. For the reasons stated above we ask you to take enforcement action without delay.\n\nThe letter was also signed by Reps. Arrington (R-TX), Buchanan (R-FL), Danny Davis (D-IL), DelBene (D-WA), Estes (R-KS), Evans (D-PA), Ferguson (R-GA), Hern (R-OK) Kelly (R-PA), Kind (D-WI), Kustoff (R-TN), LaHood (R-IL), Carol Miller (R-WV), Murphy (R-NC), Panetta (D-CA), Pascrell (D-NJ), Plaskett (D-VI), Jason Smith (R-MO), Sewell (D-AL), Smucker (R-PA), Suozzi (D-NY), and Mike Thompson (D-CA).\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-craig-introduce-bipartisan-year-round-e15-legislation", "Smith, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Year-Round E15 Legislation", "2022-12-08", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends higher than 10%, helping to lower fuel prices and improve stability and certainty in the U.S. fuel market. This bill is supported by the largest unified group of farming, biofuels and oil companies to date.\n\nRepresentative Smith\u2019s bill is the House companion to the Senate bill introduced by Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in late November.\n\n\u201cYear-round E15 is a win-win as it boosts American energy independence and ensures greater affordability and opportunity for consumers as well as producers,\u201d said Representative Smith. \u201cE15 benefits the agriculture, energy, and transportation sectors. There\u2019s no reason not to extend to E15 the same regulatory relief currently provided to E10, and I thank Senator Fischer for her leadership on this in the Senate and Rep. Craig for her partnership on our bill in the House.\u201d\n\n\u201cE15 creates opportunities for our family farmers, supports economic growth in rural America and lowers prices at the pump for Minnesotans \u2013 and ensuring this cheaper, biofuel alternative is available year-round is a win-win for all those involved in its production,\u201d said Representative Craig. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have worked with Representative Smith on this bill to support our biofuel producers and farmers \u2013 and look forward to getting over the finish line.\u201d\n\nThe Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022 would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent to allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. In addition, it would ensure consistency across the fuel markets and limit disruptions across the national fuel supply chain by prohibiting the removal of the 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol.\n\nIn the House, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act is cosponsored by Representatives Cindy Axne (D-IA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Dan Kildee (D-MI), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Mike Flood (R-NE), James R. Baird (R-IN), Tracey Mann (KS-1), Jim Banks (IN-03), Mary Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Jake LaTurner (R-KS), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Ashley Hinson (IA-01),Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), Sam Graves (R-MO), Ken Buck (R-CO), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Ron Estes (R-KS), Tim Ryan (D-OH), James Comer (R-KY) and Jason Smith (R-MO).\n\nThe Senate companion to the bill is sponsored by the U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tina Smith (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ben Sasse (R-NE) and Mike Rounds (R-SD).\n\nIn Congress, Representative Smith has championed the issue of year-round availability of E15. This past year, he pushed the Administration to extend the availability of E15 during the summer to provide American consumers with access to a cheaper biofuel alternative at their local gas station. Additionally, he is the co-lead of the House-passed Year-Round Fuel Choice Act, which would permanently allow the summer sales of E15.\n\nBelow are statements in support of the Members\u2019 bipartisan legislation:\n\n\u201cAllowing for the nationwide sale of E-15 year-round is long overdue. The state of Nebraska is fortunate to have both Congressman Smith and Senator Fischer leading the bipartisan charge to make that happen. With the introduction of the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act in both the House and the Senate, we are hopeful this issue will finally have the momentum it needs to become law,\u201d said Mark McHargue, President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation.\n\n\u201cWe applaud the work of Reps. Craig and Smith to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the sale of higher ethanol blends. E15 offers retailers an opportunity to diversify fuel options and improve gasoline\u2019s emissions characteristics while lowering costs for consumers and enhancing America\u2019s energy security,\u201d said David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for National Association of Truck Stop Owners (NATSO), speaking on behalf of NATSO and SIGMA.\n\n\u201cAFBF applauds Reps. Craig and Smith for this common-sense, bipartisan solution to allow for the sale of year-round E15 that supports farmers, our rural communities, and our domestic energy industry. We welcome the consistency and stability this legislation provides to the marketplace that will drive additional fuel choices for American consumers,\u201d said Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.\n\n\u201cWe applaud Reps. Angie Craig and Adrian Smith, along with their bipartisan cosponsors, for introducing new legislation to keep higher ethanol blends accessible, saving consumer money at the pump and enhancing our energy security,\u201d said Tom Haag, President of National Corn Growers. \u201cThis bill provides a commonsense resolution to a long-standing outdated barrier to ensure drivers across the country continue to have year-round access to safe, low-cost, low-emission E15.\u201d\n\n\u201cNFU is thankful our congressional champions, including Rep. Angie Craig, have introduced a legislative fix to allow year-round sales of E15. We have long supported a move to higher level blends of ethanol and are pleased to work with a diverse coalition of petroleum, renewable fuel, and agriculture groups in support of this effort,\u201d said Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union.\n\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s ethanol producers, oil refiners, fuel retailers, equipment manufacturers, and farmers have all come together for the first time ever to support legislation that ensures American families can choose lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 at the pump every single day of the year,\u201d said Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of Rural Finance Authority. \u201cWe thank Reps. Craig, Smith, and other renewable fuel supporters in the House for introducing this bill to bring much-needed consistency and stability to the marketplace. This simple and straightforward solution will finally remove a burdensome and nonsensical barrier to broader deployment of cleaner, more affordable fuels. We are highly encouraged by the broad, diverse and bipartisan support that this effort is receiving, and we urge Congress to move quickly to adopt this commonsense legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cAchieving a national, permanent solution for E15 year-round is best done through Congress and we are enormously grateful for the leadership of Reps. Craig, Smith and other House biofuel leaders for introducing this legislation to clarify the statute ahead of the 2023 summer driving season,\u201d said Brian Jennings, CEO of American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE). \u201cCutting the E15 red tape has been an urgent priority for our industry and this bill would help unleash the cost saving benefits greater access to higher ethanol blends offers to consumers and decarbonize our transportation sector.\u201d\n\n\u201cE15 lowered fuel prices for American drivers by up to a dollar a gallon this past summer. Today, we applaud Reps. Craig and Smith for introducing this legislation that would make lower-cost, lower-carbon fuels like E15 available all year long,\u201d said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. \u201cNot only would a nationwide transition to E15 save consumers over $20 billion a year in annual fuel costs; it would support an additional 188,000 jobs, put an additional $36.3 billion in income back into the pockets of American households, and generate $66.3 billion for the U.S. GDP. We hope all of Congress acts quickly to advance this legislation and deliver a gift to American drivers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.\u201d\n\n\u201cExpanding access to E15 is a win-win-win for rural economies,\u201d said Gary Wertish, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU). \u201cEthanol plants provide markets for family farmers and jobs in rural communities, and it costs less for consumers at the pump. Adding ethanol to gasoline also reduces toxic tailpipe emissions, which means we all breathe cleaner air. We appreciate Rep. Craig\u2019s leadership on this issue and are eager to see this legislation passed by the House and Senate and signed by President Biden.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is pleased to support the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, introduced by Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Adrian Smith (R-NE). Encouraging the use of biofuels year-round benefits consumers with an affordable, sustainable fuel option that leads to cleaner air. It also supports farmers in Minnesota by providing additional markets for their crops, and creating jobs for individuals across the state. We thank Rep. Craig for her continued leadership in support of long-term solutions for the increased use of biofuels,\u201d said Dan Glessing, President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.\n\n\u201cMCGA thanks Reps. Angie Craig and Adrian Smith for introducing the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill removes an arcane barrier on full market access to lower-cost, lower-emission Unleaded 88 that has nothing to do with the safety and quality of the fuel. Unleaded 88 reduces emissions while saving drivers money at the pump, and we look forward to working with policymakers to ensure it\u2019s permanently available year-round nationwide,\u201d said Richard Syverson, President of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1134", "BACON APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF 2023 NDAA", "2022-12-08", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Includes 12 Bacon Priorities\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in voting for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The bill passed by an overwhelming majority of 350 to 80.\n\n\u201cToday, sound public policy won out over partisan politics with the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cFor the 62nd consecutive year, Congress has prioritized our national security interests by modernizing our conventional and nuclear deterrence capabilities, supporting military families, and bolstering our ability to deter aggression and defeat threats from foreign adversaries. I applaud my colleagues in the House and Senate for their bipartisanship commitment to our national defense.\u201d\n\n\u201cRep. Bacon is a strong leader on the House Armed Services Committee and delivers results for our servicemembers and our national security. As threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea continue to grow, the NDAA remains vital to our national security. I thank Rep. Bacon for his experience, advocacy, and diligence in crafting this important legislation that ensures the safety of all Americans,\u201d said Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL).\n\nThe 2023 NDAA:\n\nAuthorizes $858 billion for national defense including significant investments in the defense workforce and critical technologies including artificial intelligence, space, autonomous systems, and hypersonic weapons.\n\nThis funding level includes an increase of $45 billion above the original amount requested by President Biden which members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees agreed was insufficient.\n\nFully funds modernization of the nuclear weapons enterprise to replace aging systems and reverse the dangerous decline in the effectiveness and reliability of America\u2019s nuclear deterrent.\n\nAuthorizes a 4.6 percent pay increase, expands servicemember eligibility for a supplemental basic needs allowance, and improves access to childcare.\n\nAuthorizes an increase of more than $19 billion in additional payments to offset the impacts of inflation caused by President Biden\u2019s spending policies.\n\nRescinds the COVID-19 vaccination mandate on all active and reserve component servicemembers and ends servicemember separations for failure to take the COVID-19 vaccine.\n\nThe 2023 NDAA also includes the following additional legislative provisions championed by Rep. Bacon:\n\nAuthorizes an increase of $235 million in military construction to complete flood reconstruction at Offutt Air Force Base.\n\nAuthorizes an increase of $20 million for USSTRATCOM\u2019s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) rapid engineering architecture collaboration hub (REACH) initiative at Offutt AFB.\n\nAuthorizes an increase of approximately $1 billion for procurement and modernization of four (4) EC-37B \u201cCompass Call\u201d electronic warfare replacement aircraft operated by the 55th Wing.\n\nAuthorizes the no-cost land exchange of the Marine Reserve Training Center Omaha to Metro Community College.\n\nAuthorizes increases to maximum amounts for bonus and special duty pays across the Department of Defense; Rep Bacon\u2019s provision increases the maximum aviation incentive pay to $1,500 monthly, and aviation bonus pay to $50,000 annually.\n\nDirects the Department of Defense to eliminate reliance on Russian energy at U.S. military installations in Europe.\n\nEstablishes the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to standardize and align blast and traumatic brain injury policy and programs across the Department of Defense.\n\nDirects the Air Force to establish a demonstration program to increase rated officer retention.\n\nAuthorizes the Department of Defense to provide support to military service academy foundations.\n\nDirects the Department of Defense to provide a plan and estimated costs to expand the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.\n\nDirects the Secretary of Defense to issue standardized credentials to Department of Defense law enforcement officers at no cost.\n\nDirects the Secretary of Homeland Security to recommend to Congress policies to improve federal cyber incident response protocols.\n\n\u201cOnce again, this year\u2019s national defense policy bill strengthens our country by safeguarding the security, freedom, and prosperity of all Americans,\u201d added Bacon. \u201cIn addition to making America stronger, I\u2019m particularly proud that it delivers results for the state of Nebraska, our local economy, and the great people of the second district.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-president-biden-finish-wall", "Congressman Flood to President Biden: Finish the Wall", "2022-12-08", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mike Flood recently delivered short floor remarks on President Joe Biden\u2019s failed immigration policy. Video of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the speech is below.\n\nThank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to focus a light today on the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolding at our Southern Border.\n\nThis week, President Biden once again refused to visit the border saying, \u201cThere are more important things going on.\u201d It\u2019s no surprise the President doesn\u2019t want to go to the border, because he\u2019d have to confront the crisis that his rhetoric and policies have created.\n\nUnlike the President, I have visited the border.\n\nDuring my visit, one thing became crystal clear: His catch and release policies have dramatically escalated the crisis. Law enforcement told us about how coyotes bring women and children across the border, trafficking and sexually abusing them along the journey.\n\nData underscores the impact that President Biden\u2019s rhetoric has had. CBP reports show that Southwest Land Border Encounters have increased almost fivefold in two years.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1129", "REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR 81 YEARS LATER", "2022-12-07", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred December 7, 1941.\n\n\u201cThe day that will \u2018live in infamy\u2019 occurred 81 years ago. The surprise attack by Japan killed 2,403 Americans and destroyed or severely damaged 19 ships. We went on to win the war, but the loss of life was horrific. The lessons from Pearl Harbor remain valid today. A strong military deters aggression and perceived weakness invites a bully. We underestimated our adversary. The Japanese perfected the use aircraft carriers and torpedo technology that enabled them to be used in the shallow waters of Pearl Harbor in ways we did not anticipate.\n\n\u201cWe cannot assume other nations think or operate the same we do. There were many studies that showed the United States would prevail in any war with Japan, and we thought the Japanese leadership would not provoke a disaster on themselves. However, the Japanese thought they had no recourse but to attack America on that infamous day in 1941. They thought they could capitalize on our weaknesses.\n\n\u201cLet us not forget the lessons of Pearl Harbor and that deterring war is better than fighting one. Let us remember that \u2018peace through strength\u2019 remains true today and pay tribute to those who gave their all for our country.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-introduces-connecting-small-businesses-capital-act", "Congressman Flood Introduces Connecting Small Businesses with Capital Act", "2022-12-07", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood introduced his first congressional bill, the Connecting Small Businesses with Capital Act. The Connecting Small Businesses with Capital Act would help small businesses get access to investor financing.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, making up over 99% of all U.S. job creators,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cConnecting with potential investors can often be daunting for small business owners. The Connecting Small Businesses with Capital Act will help create more awareness about existing opportunities for investor financing that are underutilized and pave the way for more small business owners to take advantage of them.\u201d\n\nWhile the JOBS Act of 2012 provided new opportunities for small businesses to raise capital from investors, many businesses remain unaware of the variety of capital-raising options available to them. This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to produce educational materials on some of those JOBS Act regulations.\n\nSmall businesses across the country are familiar with the SBA given its role in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other COVID disaster programs. With the passage of this bill, the SBA would help connect the next generation of startups with the financing needed to help them grow and succeed.\n\n\u201cThe \u2018Connecting Small Business with Capital Act\u2019 is a smart measure that will utilize existing programs and resources at the SEC and SBA to build awareness and provide support. SBE Council endorses this important legislation, and we are grateful to Congressman Flood for his leadership,\u201d Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-ustr-trips-announcement", "Smith Statement on USTR TRIPS Announcement", "2022-12-06", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lead Republican of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Biden administration\u2019s support of extending the deadline for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to decide whether the TRIPS waiver should extend to diagnostics and therapeutics:\n\n\u201cWhile rejecting any expansion of the TRIPS waiver would be best, I appreciate Ambassador Tai taking Congressional and stakeholder concerns seriously and asking USITC to launch a nonpartisan investigation. There is a fundamental lack of data supporting the need of such a waiver, and I remain steadfastly opposed to handing over U.S. intellectual property because of the dangerous precedent it sets.\n\n\"At their core, TRIPS waivers would not address the barriers, such as supply chain challenges, that make fighting COVID-19 around the world more difficult. I remain committed to working in good faith to address these barriers, and I look forward to reviewing the data and analysis in the USITC study.\u201d\n\nThe TRIPS agreement related to vaccines was announced during the WTO\u2019s 12th Ministerial Conference held in June 2022 (MC12). It was also announced WTO would work to determine whether to expand the waiver to include therapeutics and diagnostics by December 17, 2022. Following the announcement, Smith released a statement reiterating his strong opposition to the waiver, highlighting the devastating impact it could have on future innovation.\n\nIn May, Smith led a multi-member letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai sharing concerns about the administration's lack of collaboration with Congress on trade matters. Read the letter here.\n\nIn April, Smith introduced the Protecting American Innovation Act. The Protecting American Innovation Act would make any TRIPS waiver, as well as any modifications to existing trade agreements, subject to congressional approval. Read more here.\n\nSmith introduced a Resolution of Inquiry demanding documents related to the TRIPS waiver from the administration. Read more about his efforts here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-nebraska-business-leader-highlight-inflation-effects", "Congressman Flood, Nebraska Business Leader Highlight Inflation Effects", "2022-12-06", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood and Scott Lockard, a construction business executive, highlighted the impacts of inflation during a Small Business Committee hearing. Scott Lockard serves as President of Construction at Hampton Enterprises, a construction company located in Lincoln, Nebraska.\n\nVideo of the Congressman and witness\u2019 comments can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-delivers-floor-speech-legislation-helping-small-businesses", "Congressman Flood Delivers Floor Speech on Legislation Helping Small Businesses Expand Trade Opportunities", "2022-12-05", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the State Trade and Export Program (STEP). STEP provides financial awards to states to assist small businesses with export development. Congress is currently considering reauthorization of the program for four fiscal years, and Congressman Flood is one of four bipartisan co-leaders on the bill.\n\n\u201cIt is refreshing to see Democrats and Republicans working in a bipartisan fashion on the Small Business Committee. When we can come to agreement, the American people benefit,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cSTEP leverages federal resources to ensure small businesses across the country can compete in the global marketplace. I am pleased to be a co-lead of this legislation and urge my colleagues to support the bill.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/nebraska-congressional-delegation-pushes-biden-admin-enforce-usmca-terms", "Nebraska Congressional Delegation Pushes Biden Admin to Enforce USMCA Terms for American Corn Growers", "2022-12-02", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013Nebraska Congressmen Flood, Bacon, and Smith recently wrote the United State Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai to express concern that Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) wants to ban genetically modified (GM) corn imports by 2024. This ban would have a direct harm on Nebraska\u2019s corn growers in a state where 90 percent of corn is genetically modified to help grow 1.83 billion bushels in 2021.\n\n\u201cLosing this key foreign trade partner would cost the American economy $73.89 billion and approximately 32,000 jobs would be lost,\u201d the Nebraska Congressmen wrote. \u201cThis issue has hung over the heads of producers for far too long. USTR must take concrete steps to prevent this catastrophic policy from bankrupting American producers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-epas-proposed-fuel-standards", "Smith Statement on EPA's Proposed Fuel Standards", "2022-12-01", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Co-Chair of the Biofuels Caucus released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed renewable fuel standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025:\n\n\u201cI appreciate EPA\u2019s effort to support biofuel market stability by proposing renewable volume obligations for the next three years. Biofuels are an essential component of an all-of-the-above approach to strengthening domestic energy production. Execution of statutory Renewable Fuel Standard requirements must reflect the dynamic capability of the industry\u2019s producers, as well as the benefit biofuels offer consumers. I look forward to carefully reviewing the finalized RVO numbers from EPA when they are released.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-mobile-offices-7", "Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Mobile Offices", "2022-11-28", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at an upcoming mobile office in Greeley, Neligh, or Butte.\n\nAt a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith\u2019s staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:\n\nTuesday, December 20th\n\n*Postponed from Nov. 29 due to weather*\n\nGreeley County Courthouse \u2013 Assembly Room\n\n101 South Kildare Street, Greeley\n\n10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.\n\nNeligh Chamber of Commerce\n\n105 East 2nd Street, Neligh\n\n1:30 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.\n\nTuesday, December 27th\n\nBoyd County Courthouse\n\n401 Thayer Street, Butte\n\n10:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.\n\nFor additional information, please contact Smith\u2019s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1126", "THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION 2022", "2022-11-24", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "On this Thanksgiving Day, I reflect on the many blessings and freedoms we have today, and praise God that we live in the greatest country in the world. Thanksgiving is a special holiday for me. It was my mom\u2019s favorite holiday, and she went through great efforts to make each Thanksgiving special. She passed away 16 years ago and at an age too young. Thus, a part of my Thanksgiving is remembering those who made great impacts in my life, many who are no longer here. It is also a time to be grateful for new friends and family members. We\u2019re now up to seven grandkids, and an eighth is on the way! It is also my prayer that I can make a positive impact in each of their lives.\n\nI also give thanks to the men and women who serve and protect our country. We salute them for defending our nation and sacrificing their time with loved ones to protect, care for, and serve ours. My family, and millions across the U.S. are eternally grateful for their service, especially during the holiday season. As a retired brigadier general who served 16 assignments, I understand the difficulty of being away from families during these special times. We are reminded that freedom is never free, and the sacrifice made by those in uniform is never taken for granted. I was deployed to the Middle East for Thanksgiving in 2002 and 2007. I will always remember how the military really tried hard to make Thanksgiving special for us. While I was grateful for their efforts, we all knew our hearts were home with our families.\n\nNext, I acknowledge that many more are struggling with expenses this year. The price of food is growing much faster than our wages. The rising prices of gas, groceries, and utilities has hurt families across Nebraska, and Thanksgiving looks very different than what families planned. The rising cost of living has impacted everyone, and this just emphasizes the importance of protecting our economy, so that we can provide better for the next generation. I love how Americans are generous people and many are helping those who are having a hard time affording Thanksgiving dinner.\n\nThis season I also reflect on the families who have been impacted by the devastating effects of fentanyl\u2026much of it coming through our unprotected borders, which our border patrol tries to secure to the best of their abilities and resources. I have met people right here in Omaha who have lost family, friends, or coworkers this year from this drug. Omaha has seen a 400% increase in fentanyl overdoses the last two years and it is a scourge that is hitting us nationwide.\n\nAs we prepare for the next Congress, I am committed to combatting inflation by limiting excessive federal spending, increasing domestic energy production, keeping communities safe from fentanyl by securing our borders, and strengthening our military so we are equipped to handle any threats that may arise.\n\nMy prayers continue to be with you and your family. I am thankful to have the opportunity to represent this district. I wish you all a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-thanksgiving-statement", "Congressman Flood's Thanksgiving Statement", "2022-11-23", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 On Wednesday, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, which will be celebrated on Thursday, November 24th.\n\n\u201cThis week, Nebraskans are gathering to celebrate and give thanks. Many are carrying out traditions that have been passed on for generations\u2014carving turkey, baking pies, watching football, and putting up Christmas decorations after a Thanksgiving feast. As family and friends gather, I encourage you to take some time to step back and reflect on the blessings received over the last year. Mandi, the boys, and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday!\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-dr-fauci-show-finally-over", "Congressman Flood: The Dr. Fauci Show is Finally Over", "2022-11-22", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following Dr. Anthony Fauci\u2019s final White House press briefing. Dr. Fauci is slated to retire in the coming weeks.\n\n\u201cDr. Fauci took the podium in the White House press room today for one last time. He used the opportunity to belittle Americans, painting some as pushers of \u2018disinformation.\u2019 The once apolitical medical professional transformed himself over the course of the coronavirus pandemic into a hero of cable news liberals and foe of freedom lovers. At times, his appearances seemed to become more about promoting his own image and less about reaching a broader range of Americans with sound science. As this chapter closes, it\u2019s imperative that public health officials find a new approach in future health crises\u2014one that rises above the divide and avoids politicizing major health events.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-thanks-department-defense-addressing-pharmacy-enrollment", "Congressman Flood Thanks Department of Defense for Addressing Pharmacy Enrollment Issue", "2022-11-17", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that Express Scripts, the Department of Defense\u2019s (DoD) pharmacy benefit manager for TRICARE, has announced they will temporarily re-open the enrollment period for certain pharmacies. Previously, Nebraska Medicine expressed its interest to remain in-network, but was denied by Express Scripts which cited their enrollment deadline policies.\n\n\u201cLocal pharmacies are important to maintaining quality care and access to healthcare for our veterans,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cIt\u2019s critical that networks serving our veterans remain as broad as possible. I am pleased to see Express Scripts is re-opening their enrollment period. This is the right decision. Re-opening enrollment will help ensure our veterans have access to a wider range of healthcare options, including their local providers.\u201d\n\nCongressman Flood has previously written the DoD on this matter. A copy of his letter can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1113", "BACON HONORS KOREAN WAR POW HERO FROM NEBRASKA", "2022-11-16", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) spoke on the House floor to honor Sergeant Dennis L. Pavlik, who is believed to be the last living Korean War POW from Nebraska. Sergeant Pavlik joined the United States Army in October of 1952 when he was inducted at Fort Omaha in Nebraska. After completing training, Pavlik moved to multiple locations across Korea where he and his fellow soldiers were captured and spent 42 days in one of China\u2019s prison camps.\n\n\u201cWe must honor our veterans from all eras and never forget the courage, service, and sacrifice made by American heroes like Sergeant Dennis Pavlik,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cHis story is one to remember. Heroes like Dennis are the reason our nation has kept the freedoms we hold so dear.\u201d\n\nThe speech was delivered by Rep. Bacon on November 15, on the House Floor. You can watch it here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-nationwide-injunction-bidens-illegal-student-loan", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Statement on Nationwide Injunction for Biden\u2019s Illegal Student Loan Program", "2022-11-14", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Flood issued a statement following news that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals had placed a nationwide injunction on President Biden\u2019s illegal student loan bailout program.\n\n\u201cIn canceling student loan debt, President Biden acted outside of his authority and attempted to circumvent the legislative process, which belongs solely to Congress. Thanks to the leadership of Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and this commonsense action by the Eighth Circuit, President Biden\u2019s illegal student loan bailout is on hold. We are monitoring the progress of the litigation closely as House Republicans continue to do our part in pushing back on the Biden Administration\u2019s overreach.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-veterans-day-statement", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Veterans Day Statement", "2022-11-10", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Veterans Day, which will be observed November 11, 2022.\n\n\u201cOn Veterans Day, we honor the tens of thousands of men and women who fought for and served our country over the years. When America\u2019s freedomand way of life have been threatened, veterans were the first ones on the ground to protect us. From the American Revolution and Civil War to World Wars and the War on Terror, millions of Americans have answered the call. Thank you for your bravery, dedication, and sacrifice \u2013 Nebraskans salute you and your families.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-house-republicans-sound-alarm-over-biden-administrations", "Congressman Flood & House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden Administration\u2019s Collaboration with Big Tech to Censor Americans", "2022-11-07", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Congressman Flood, alongside House Oversight Committee Republicans, are sounding the alarm about the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s (DHS) work aimed at censoring free speech. House Republicans have been conducting an ongoing investigation into DHS\u2019 operation of a taxpayer-funded censorship campaign targeting online speech and legitimate criticism of the Biden Administration. In recent years, DHS\u2019 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has partnered with left-leaning organizations and Big Tech companies in an attempt to stifle lawful First Amendment-protected speech of Americans in public online settings.\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration continues to suppress free speech and discredit legitimate criticism as mis-, dis-, or mal- information. Committee Republicans have now become aware of an extensive censorship campaign originating within DHS\u2019s CISA,\u201d Republican lawmakers said. \u201cThis effort leverages partnerships with third parties to silence narratives that contradict the Administration\u2019s preferred perspectives on issues important to the national discourse.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-2022-angels-adoption-honorees", "Smith Announces 2022 Angels in Adoption Honorees", "2022-11-04", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) honored Neil and Ellen Dutenhoffer of Riverdale this fall as the 2022 Angels in Adoption honorees for Nebraska's Third District.\n\n\"Each year, people across Nebraska's Third District open their homes to provide the safety and shelter children in need of adoption and foster care deserve,\" Smith said. \"The role of the Angels in Adoption Recognition is to honor those who sacrifice so much to positively impact youth in need of a loving home. I am happy to announce Neil and Ellen Dutenhoffer of Riverdale as our 2022 honorees, and I thank them for their generosity on behalf of children in Nebraska.\"\n\nThe Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Angels in Adoption initiative provides Members of Congress the opportunity to honor an individual or entity from their district which has made an extraordinary contribution on behalf of children in need of homes.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1109", "Bacon Named \u2018Defender For Children\u2019", "2022-11-03", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he has been named a 2022 Champion for Children by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus Campaign for Children. Just 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives receive this distinction each year, and Bacon is one of four Republicans in the House to receive this award.\n\n\u201cAs a foster to adoptive parent and a co-chair of the Foster Youth Caucus, I have made it my mission to fight for policies and legislation that make children a priority in our nation,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cThank you to First Focus Campaign for Children for recognizing me as a Defender for Children. We should always strive to improve the lives of the next generation through foster care and adoption services.\u201d\n\nFirst Focus Campaign for Children\u2019s 2022 Legislative Scorecard ranks members of Congress according to votes and bill sponsorships taken during the 117th Congress that prioritize the well-being of children in the U.S. and around the world. The new report examines key pieces of legislation designed to reduce child poverty, protect unhoused children, aid those who lost caregivers to COVID-19, guard against environmental threats, ensure that children have enough to eat, and to address other issues critical to advancing the needs of all children everywhere.\n\nJust 120 members of Congress in total, across both chambers and parties, were named Champions or Defenders for Children in the 117th Congress. See the list of winners here. Download the full report here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-house-republicans-does-biden-even-have-plan-secure-border", "Congressman Flood\u00a0&\u00a0House Republicans:\u00a0Does Biden Even Have a Plan to Secure the Border?", "2022-11-03", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Congressman Flood, alongside House Oversight Committee Republicans, are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide the Biden Administration\u2019s plans on how they\u2019re going to fix the largest border crisis in our nation\u2019s history.\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration created this crisis. It avoided its duty to enforce the laws of this country to provide a safe and secure border to the American people,\u201d the Republican lawmakers said. \u201cThis past fiscal year set records for encounters of illegal immigrants, migrant deaths, apprehensions of suspected terrorists, and seizures of fentanyl at the southern border. We cannot endure another year of the Biden Administration\u2019s failed border policies.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-mobile-offices-6", "Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Mobile Offices", "2022-11-01", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at an upcoming mobile office in Hartington, Wakefield, Greeley, or Neligh.\n\nAt a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith\u2019s staff about federal issues and take advantage of services available through his office.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:\n\nTuesday, November 22nd\n\nCedar County Courthouse\n\n101 South Broadway Avenue, Hartington\n\n10:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.\n\nGardner Public Library\n\n114 West Third Street, Wakefield\n\n2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.\n\nTuesday, November 29th\n\nGreeley County Courthouse \u2013 Assembly Room\n\n101 South Kildare Street, Greeley\n\n9:45 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m.\n\nNeligh Chamber of Commerce\n\n105 East 2nd Street, Neligh\n\n1:30 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.\n\nFor additional information, please contact Smith\u2019s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-house-republicans-conduct-oversight-bidens-department-energy", "Congressman Flood, House Republicans Conduct Oversight of Biden\u2019s Department of Energy as Gas Prices Remain High", "2022-11-01", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013U.S. Congressman Flood and House Oversight Committee Republicans raised concerns over reports indicating President Biden intends to impose an oil and gas export ban. Such a ban could result in even higher gas prices, further supply chain issues, and reduced energy security for the U.S. and allies. Republican lawmakers are seeking information from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, for all documents and information related to forthcoming plans, as well as the DOE\u2019s role in the mismanagement of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration continues to pursue policies that suppress domestic energy production and drive fuel prices higher for consumers,\u201d wrote the Republican members.\u201cWhile you have not confirmed a ban will be imposed, recent reports by top officials suggest Administration interest in restricting exports of refined petroleum products. Contrary to alleviating gasoline prices at the pump, an export ban on refined petroleum products will prompt additional prices hikes and supply chain bottlenecks, costing American consumers even more money.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-usda-needs-protect-small-businesses-regulatory-overreach", "Congressman Flood: USDA Needs to Protect Small Businesses from Regulatory Overreach", "2022-10-31", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Congressman Mike Flood, alongside Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer, recently wrote the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking details on how the agency is implementing the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) and other federal laws impacting small businesses.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the Small Business Committee, I\u2019m very concerned about the Biden Administration\u2019s breathtaking expansion of the federal government\u2019s regulatory scheme. Any time the federal government attempts to grab more power through the rulemaking process, it can have a negative impact on Nebraska\u2019s 44,000 farm and ranch families. That\u2019s why we need answers about what the U.S. Department of Agriculture is doing to consider the impact of federal rulemaking on ag producers and small businesses through the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. It is imperative that we protect the ability of family businesses to grow the food we need to feed the world,\u201d said Congressman Flood.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-congressman-flood-host-mobile-office-hours-bellevue-november-2nd", "Office of Congressman Flood to Host Mobile Office Hours in Bellevue on November 2nd", "2022-10-25", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, the Office of Congressman Mike Flood announced district staff will host mobile office hours in Bellevue on November 2, 2022. During the office hours, district office team members will be available to assist with challenges regarding federal agencies, scheduling requests and any other needs constituents might encounter.\n\nDetails about the mobile office hours are listed below. Congressman Flood is available for interviews in the days ahead of the mobile office event. The office hours are closed to press to allow the Congressman\u2019s district staff members to provide private consultations.\n\nBellevue Mobile Office Hours\n\nWednesday, November 2, 2022\n\n1:00-4:00 PM CT\n\nCity Administrative Offices\n\n1510 Wall Street, Bellevue, NE", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-xi-grabbing-more-power-de-facto-emperor-china-0", "Congressman Flood: Xi Grabbing More Power As De Facto Emperor of China", "2022-10-24", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Following the National Congress, Xi Jinping, China\u2019s President, was set to serve a third term.\n\n\u201cThe CCP\u2019s 20th Congress underscored Xi Jinping\u2019s ironclad grip on power in China as the country\u2019s de facto emperor,\u201d stated Congressman Flood. \u201cFrom technology to trade, the CCP continues to think years ahead of many countries as they seek to achieve an ambitious agenda around the world. In their pursuits, their leadership perceives few barriers to achieving their goals as they commit human rights abuses against minority populations, crack down on pro-democracy interests in Hong Kong, and encroach on Taiwan. As we look to the future, the United States must be strategic and take action to re-shore supply chains, protect our intellectual property, and strengthen our ability to defend our interests in the Pacific Rim.\u201d\n\nThe CCP\u2019s National Congress occurs every five years.\n\nCongressman Flood recently called on the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate the use of Huawei hardware in cell towers located in Nebraska. Huawei has deep ties to the CCP and could pose a substantial national security threat due to the technology\u2019s proximity to military installations in Nebraska. A full copy of the letter can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-mobile-office-0", "Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Mobile Office", "2022-10-20", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at an upcoming mobile office in Holdrege.\n\nAt a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith\u2019s staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:\n\nTuesday, October 25th\n\nMobile Office\n\nHoldrege Area Public Library \u2013 Community Room\n\n604 East Avenue, Holdrege\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.\n\nFor additional information, please contact Smith\u2019s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-house-republicans-raise-concerns-over-coast-guard-denying", "Congressman Flood, House Republicans Raise Concerns Over Coast Guard Denying Members\u2019 Religious Exemptions to the COVID Vaccine", "2022-10-19", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Flood and House Oversight and Committee Republicans are asking the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to brief the committee on the process used for religious accommodation exemption applications for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.\n\n\"Religious freedom is protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal law,\u201d the Members of Congress wrote in their letter. \u201cDespite these protections, information received by Committee Republicans indicates that the adjudication process for exemption applications was\u2026 designed to reach predetermined conclusions\u2026 We request a staff-level briefing to assist Committee on Oversight and Reform Republicans in understanding the Coast Guard\u2019s implementation of a process which potentially deprived over 1,300 members of a fair adjudication of their exemption request.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-bidens-inflation-continues-crush-working-americans", "Congressman Flood: Biden\u2019s Inflation Continues to Crush Working Americans", "2022-10-13", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that inflation rose 8.2% in September compared to the previous year.\n\n\u201cJoe Biden\u2019s reckless spending continues to fuel record inflation,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cFrom electricity to food to gasoline, working Americans experienced crushing increases in the cost of basic goods and services this month while Washington Democrats continue to fan the flames of inflation with more government spending. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. House Republicans recently unveiled our Commitment to America, which will get inflation under control. I encourage Nebraskans to take a moment and read it as we work towards building an economy that\u2019s strong once again.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-congressman-flood-host-mobile-office-hours-fremont-seward-october-19th", "Office of Congressman Flood to Host Mobile Office Hours in Fremont & Seward on October 19th", "2022-10-13", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, the Office of Congressman Mike Flood announced that district staff would host mobile office hours in Fremont and Seward on October 19, 2022. During the office hours, district office team members will be available to assist with challenges regarding federal agencies, military academy nominations, scheduling requests and any other needs constituents might encounter.\n\nDetails about the mobile office hours are listed below. Congressman Flood is available for interviews in the days ahead of the mobile office events. The office hours are closed to press to allow the Congressman\u2019s district staff members to provide private consultations.\n\nSeward Mobile Office Hours\n\nWednesday, October 19, 2022\n\n9:00-11:00 AM CT\n\nSeward Civic Center\n\n616 Bradford Street, Seward, NE\n\nFremont Mobile Office Hours\n\nWednesday, October 19, 2022\n\n12:30-2:30 PM CT\n\nFremont Chamber of Commerce", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-bidens-energy-policy-empowers-foreign-dictators", "Congressman Flood: Biden's Energy Policy Empowers Foreign Dictators", "2022-10-05", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that OPEC would slash oil production by 2 million barrels a day, starting later this year. This news comes as high gas prices continue to weigh on the family budgets of working Americans.\n\n\u201cSince Joe Biden took office, he has restricted domestic oil development, canceled the Keystone XL pipeline, and driven up gas prices \u2013 all in relentless pursuit of Green New Deal policies that are making life more and more expensive for working Nebraskans,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cBiden\u2019s policies are not only driving up gas prices, but they are also putting our national and economic security at risk by empowering foreign dictators, rather than tapping resources here at home that could make America energy independent.\u201d\n\nOPEC+ is an alliance between Russia and the 13 OPEC member countries, which include Congo, Iran, and Venezuela among others.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-and-house-republicans-push-gao-study-foreign-investment-us", "Congressman Flood and House Republicans Push GAO to Study Foreign Investment in U.S. Farmland", "2022-10-03", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Flood and House Oversight and Committee Republicans are pushing the Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study foreign investment in the U.S. farmland and its impact on national security, trade, and food security. This call to action comes as China\u2019s ownership of U.S. farmland poses a growing threat to America\u2019s food and national security.\n\n\u201cForeign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land has nearly doubled in the past decade. This growing trend has elevated concerns regarding national security in a time of uncertainty that is already compounded by challenges to our supply chain infrastructure, high input costs for farmers, and geopolitical pressures,\u201d the Members of Congress wrote in their letter. \u201cIt is critical for Congress to have a thorough understanding of foreign investment in our nation\u2019s agricultural land.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-ways-and-means-republicans-introduce-bill-block-biden-administrations", "Smith, Ways and Means Republicans Introduce Bill to Block the Biden Administration's Plan to Hire 87,000 New IRS Agents", "2022-09-30", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Republican Leader of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), introduced a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its massive, $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars to squeeze more revenue out of American taxpayers, by repealing all enforcement funding from Democrats\u2019 inflation act. The bill leaves in place funding enhancing IRS\u2019s customer service and information technology systems.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s clear the IRS has long lost touch with its mission: to serve taxpayers,\u201d said Rep. Smith. \u201cDemocrats\u2019 Inflation Act would result in more audits for those who can least afford it, plain and simple. American families don\u2019t need more audits and red tape, and this bill will help ensure hardworking taxpayers receive satisfactory customer service without having to fear a supercharged IRS.\u201d\n\n\u201cDemocrats want to expand the IRS with 87,000 new IRS agents to squeeze hardworking Americans who can least afford new audits,\u201d Rep. Brady said. \u201cBy restricting new funding for the agency to customer service and improving its technology, we are protecting middle-class workers from a supercharged IRS and ensuring that they get the help they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe so-called \u2018Inflation Reduction Act\u2019 certainly hasn\u2019t reduced inflation, but it has cost taxpayers more than $700 billion and doubled the size of the IRS to target middle- and low-income families and small businesses with a flood of audits and draconian \u2018enforcement\u2019 activities,\u201d said Rep. Steel. \u201cThe IRS has lost tens of billions of dollars to fraud and mismanagement, and I\u2019m proud to introduce this legislation with Rep. Smith to protect the taxpayers, rein in an unaccountable federal agency, and reverse course from this dangerous path of growing bureaucracy and heavy-handed federal government.\u201d\n\nThe legislation would defund the Biden Administration\u2019s plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents and block efforts to drastically increase audits on middle class families while preserving funding for customer service and IT modernization.\n\nFor bill text, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1103", "BACON VOTES NO ON CONTINUING RESOLUTION", "2022-09-30", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted no on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded through December 16, 2022. He released the following statement:\n\n\u201cContinuing Resolutions are a blow to military readiness because they delay military training, modernization, and decrease recruitment and retention efforts. Instead of extending funding into 2023, this is a lame attempt by the Democrats to increase federal spending and will cost American taxpayers trillions of dollars. While this CR provides funding to Ukraine, majority of the aid goes toward government assistance and humanitarian aid rather than providing weapons and lethal capabilities needed to deter Russian aggression. By voting yes to this resolution, we are taking a knee during a time when we should be proactive and vote on separate bills that truly combat America\u2019s toughest issues.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-supports-sbir-and-sbtt-extension-act", "Congressman Flood Supports the SBIR and SBTT Extension Act", "2022-09-29", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently spoke in support of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Extension Act on the House floor. While these programs had a long and successful history, more recently the SBIR was abused by bad actors from China. This bill put guardrails on the program to prevent theft from China and brings the SBIR back to its original purpose, to spur innovation and unlock the ingenuity of American small businesses.\n\n\u201cThis bill implements strong safeguards against the influence of China or other foreign actors, and it creates new reporting requirements for these programs that will ensure taxpayer dollars are properly used,\u201d Congressman Flood said, \u201cWith these changes to the program, we can make the SBIR and STTR stronger and more accessible for entrepreneurs in Nebraska and across the country.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-urges-biden-administration-take-action-regarding-chinese", "Congressman Flood Urges Biden Administration to Take Action Regarding Chinese Farmland Purchase Near Major Military Base in North Dakota", "2022-09-27", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Flood and Oversight and Reform Committee Republicans are urging the Department of Treasury, Department of Defense, and the Department of Agriculture to take action regarding the potential national security risks the Fufeng Group, a Chinese-based company with close ties to CCP, poses on the United States after the manufacturer recently purchased land in North Dakota near a major military air base.\n\n\u201cWe are concerned about the precedent this land purchase will set and its ability to serve as the model for our adversaries to encroach on American security, particularly through purchases of farmland,\u201d said the Republican Lawmakers. \u201cAt a time when the United States is engaged in great power competition with China, we must utilize every tool at our disposal to protect and defend the integrity of our military and national security, maintain military dominance, and maximize our global military readiness.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-announces-2022-service-academy-nominations-process", "Congressman Flood Announces 2022 Service Academy Nominations Process", "2022-09-26", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 U.S. Congressman Flood is excited to announce that he is now accepting applications for 2022 United States Air Force, Merchant Marines, West Point Military, and Naval Academynominations.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s military academies have a longstanding history of training our nation\u2019s top military leaders,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cFor candidates who are nominated and admitted, this program will allow them to serve the United States while attending a tuition-free education at a distinguished academy. I take the privilege of nominating people to the military academies very seriously and look forward to announcing nominees in the coming months.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-co-leads-step-reauthorization-help-small-businesses-expand", "Congressman Flood Co-leads STEP Reauthorization to Help Small Businesses Expand Trade Opportunities", "2022-09-26", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently made comments during a hearing on the Small Business Committee. Congressman Flood is co-leading a bill that would reauthorize the State Trade and Export Program (STEP) for four fiscal years. STEP provides financial awards to states to assist small businesses with export development.\n\n\u201cSTEP has connected Nebraska businesses with markets in Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, India, Colombia, Finland, Argentina, Japan and countless other countries across the globe,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Mike Flood. \u201cTo ensure American, and Nebraskan, companies remain competitive in this modern, global age, we need to have an international reach for our products and services.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-joins-small-business-republicans-support-commitment-america", "Congressman Flood Joins Small Business Republicans to Support Commitment to America", "2022-09-23", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Mike Flood joined his fellow Republicans of the House Committee on Small Business in issuing the following joint statement on House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy\u2019s Commitment to America:\n\n\u201cAs the Republicans of the House Committee on Small Business, we stand firmly behind House Republican Leader McCarthy\u2019s Commitment to America. Over the past two years, Ranking Member Luetkemeyer has prioritized ample oversight and accountability on an administration that has remained idle on the fraudulent abuse of taxpayer dollars, reckless spending, and burdensome regulations. Small businesses are the primary job creators of the American economy. This Commitment to America will ensure Main Street\u2019s ability to grow, innovate, and create an economy that is strong,\u201d said Republicans of the House Committee on Small Business.\n\nHouse Committee on Small Business Republicans:\n\nRanking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO)\n\nVice Ranking Member Roger Williams (R-TX)\n\nCongressman Pete Stauber (R-MN)\n\nCongressman Dan Meuser (R-PA)\n\nCongresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY)\n\nCongressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)\n\nCongresswoman Young Kim (R-CA)\n\nCongresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)\n\nCongressman Byron Donalds (R-FL)\n\nCongresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL)\n\nCongressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1099", "Bacon, Yarmuth, Leahy, and Collins Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Runaway and Homeless Youth", "2022-09-21", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and John Yarmuth (D-KY) and Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act. The legislation will reauthorize key federal grant programs to provide states with funding to help thousands of homeless young people nationwide.\n\nThe landmark Runaway and Homeless Youth Act was first passed by Congress in 1974, providing nationwide support to address youth and young adult homelessness. This reauthorization would expand protections to youths who are particularly vulnerable to human trafficking and would authorize funding for state and local programs to help provide transitional housing, street outreach, and crisis intervention programs to address the needs of homeless and runaway youth. The legislation raises the authorization of appropriations to $300 million and doubles the minimum grant allocation provided to small states, from $100,000 to $200,000. The reauthorization also creates a new Prevention Services Program that would make additional resources available to organizations providing counseling, mediation, and other services aimed at preventing youth from running away or becoming homeless.\n\n\u201cThe pandemic increased the number of homeless and runaway youths, who have become more susceptible to trafficking, so we need to increase our federal efforts to assist them,\u201d said Representative Bacon. \u201cOur bill will provide agencies with the means to support youth who are in vulnerable positions and give them resources to address these problems.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must uphold our nation\u2019s responsibility to combat youth homelessness in every way possible and ensure that our young people always have access to a safe and secure place to call home,\u201d said Representative Yarmuth. \u201cI was proud to lead the effort to reauthorize this critical program back in 2008 and it is my hope that we can reauthorize it once again this Congress. These vulnerable and at-risk youth need our help, as well as the families and communities impacted by our homelessness crisis.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery child has a basic right to feel safe and secure, and reducing youth homelessness is a key part of that equation,\u201d said Senator Leahy. \u201cThe Runaway and Homeless Youth Trafficking Prevention Act reauthorizes vital grant programs that communities across the country rely on to prevent and respond to youth homelessness. These programs fund incredibly important work and save lives. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have prioritized addressing youth homelessness, and I hope we can unanimously reauthorize this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur bipartisan bill would support those young people who run away, are forced out of their homes, or are disconnected from their families,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cA caring and safe place to sleep, eat, grow, study, and develop is critical for all young people. The programs reauthorized and modernized through this legislation help extend those basic services to the most vulnerable youth in our communities.\u201d\n\nThe Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act would:\n\nReauthorize and increase authorization levels for programs under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act;\n\nIncrease annual competitive grants for rural youth demographics from $100,000 to $200,000;\n\nRequire the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a national estimate of the prevalence of homeless youth every three years;\n\nAllow extensions in length of stay in Basic Center Programs (BCP) from 21 days, to up to 30 days.\n\nThe legislation is supported by youth advocacy organizations including the National Network for Youth, which has supported the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act since it was first enacted in 1974.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-votes-against-nancy-pelosis-federal-election-takeover", "Congressman Flood Votes Against Nancy Pelosi\u2019s Federal Election Takeover", "2022-09-21", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement after voting against H.R. 8873 \u2013 Presidential Election Reform Act (PERA).\n\n\u201cI am an ardent supporter of states\u2019 rights. Speaker Pelosi\u2019s decision to hold a vote on PERA is yet another attempt by House Democrats to push a federal takeover of state elections. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi would rather relitigate the past than solve the problems facing us today while American families grapple with the effects of inflation brought on by Washington Democrats\u2019 spending spree.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-leads-bill-hold-biden-administration-accountable-ip-giveaway", "Smith Leads Bill to Hold Biden Administration Accountable for IP Giveaway", "2022-09-20", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke at the Ways and Means Committee markup in support of his legislation to hold the Biden administration accountable for handing over American innovation to China under the World Trade Organization\u2019s (WTO) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement announced in July. This legislation comes as the Biden Administration and WTO member countries are discussing whether to expand the waiver even further to include therapeutics and diagnostics ahead of a December deadline.\n\nBelow are Smith\u2019s remarks as prepared for delivery. Watch them here.\n\nThank you, Chairman Neal and Ranking Member Brady.\n\nThis resolution requests the president send certain information to the House relating to a waiver of intellectual property commitments under the WTO TRIPS Agreement.\n\nSpecifically, the resolution requests information demonstrating:\n\nthe TRIPS waiver will increase global supply of COVID vaccines;\n\nthe extent to which COVID vaccines have been destroyed due to their expiration;\n\nthe proposed TRIPS waiver expansion to cover diagnostics and therapeutics will increase supply; and\n\nwhether the People\u2019s Republic of China will obtain access to IP related to COVID vaccines, diagnostics, or therapeutics, even if China is expressly excluded.\n\nColleagues on both sides of the aisle should agree the scope of this request is narrowly tailored.\n\nRegardless of individual member views on the TRIPS Waiver, this resolution deserves bipartisan support so this committee can analyze the efficacy of the waiver and whether or not it should be expanded to include diagnostics and therapeutics.\n\nI\u2019ll also add there is bipartisan agreement consultations with Congress on the TRIPS waiver by the Biden Administration were seriously lacking. Amazingly, the administration never actually shared its views with Congress until it had already agreed to the waiver at the WTO.\n\nNow we find ourselves in the exact same position once again with respect to therapeutics and diagnostics, despite the president\u2019s own admission the pandemic is over.\n\nStill, the TRIPS waiver includes a 6-month period for WTO members to \u201cdecide on its extension to cover the production and supply of COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics.\u201d\n\nWe are already halfway through this 6-month period, yet the administration has not yet consulted with this committee or taken a position on an expanded waiver, nor have they shared any analysis on the impact of expanding the waiver.\n\nWe cannot, once again, learn about the administration\u2019s position on an IP waiver after a final agreement. If we are serious about Congress\u2019 primary jurisdiction over international trade, we must insist Congress remain in the driver\u2019s seat.\n\nI urge all my colleagues to report this resolution favorably. Thank you.\n\nThe TRIPS agreement was announced during the WTO\u2019s 12th Ministerial Conference held in June 2022 (MC12). It was also announced that there would be another meeting December 2022 to determine whether to expand this waiver to include therapeutics and diagnostics. Following the announcement, Smith released a statement reiterating his strong opposition to the waiver, highlighting the devastating impact it could have on future innovation.\n\nIn May, Smith led a multi-member letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai sharing concerns about the administration's lack of collaboration with Congress on trade matters. Read the letter here.\n\nIn April, Smith introduced the Protecting American Innovation Act. The Protecting American Innovation Act would make any TRIPS waiver, as well as any modifications to existing trade agreements, subject to congressional approval. Read more here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-joins-colleagues-launching-investigation-department", "Congressman Flood Joins Colleagues in Launching an Investigation into the Department of Education", "2022-09-20", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Flood and Oversight and Committee Republicans are launching an investigation into the Department of Education reportedly allowing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and related covid funds to pay for racially biased and other leftist programs. The Republican lawmakers are seeking information about how funds are being spent to ensure taxpayer dollars are not funding radical programs to propagandize students.\n\n\u201cRecently, Congressional Democrats unnecessarily rushed more than $120 billion inElementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to enable schools to safely reopen, and address learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d Republican lawmakers said. \u201cBut reports indicate billions of allocated taxpayer dollars are now being used by State Democrat leaders to push left leaning ideologies in public schools rather than to fix the significant academic gaps caused by school closures.\u201d\n\nCongressman Flood is a member of the Committee on House Oversight and Reform as well as the Committee on Small Business.\n\nThe full letters can be found here:\n\nEducation Secretary Cardona\n\nEducation Inspector General Bruce\n\nIllinois State Board of Education Superintendent\n\nNew York State Department of Education Commissioner", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-pushes-secure-affordable-and-reliable-energy-sources", "Congressman Flood Pushes for Secure, Affordable, and Reliable Energy Sources", "2022-09-19", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently made comments during a hearing on the House Oversight and Reform Committee. During his comments, Congressman Flood highlighted the critical need for secure, affordable, and reliable energy sources, pointing to the consequences that Europe has faced from destabilizing its power grid.\n\n\u201cA failure to utilize affordable and reliable sources of energy will inevitably lead to economic problems. We need a well-balanced approach to energy,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Mike Flood. \u201cRenewables can \u2014 and should \u2014 be a part of that approach. But this Administration seems intent to pursue a path forward with only renewables.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-constitution-day-statement", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Constitution Day Statement", "2022-09-16", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Constitution Day, which will be observed September 17, 2022.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. Constitution is a document that is totally unique in human history. Unlike a monarchy or oligarchy, our Founders established a constitutional republic. As the preamble to the Constitution states, our government was formed with the consent of \u2018we the people\u2019 \u2013 not by a king or powerful overlord. For over 200 years, the Constitution has protected the God-given rights of Americans, but we cannot take this for granted. On Constitution Day and throughout the year, we must work to ensure that our government protects our rights through our unique system of checks and balances, so that Americans can continue to enjoy the land of the free and the home of the brave!\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-pushes-intellectual-property-protections-right-repair", "Congressman Flood Pushes for Intellectual Property Protections at \u201cRight to Repair\u201d Hearing", "2022-09-15", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently made comments during a hearing of the Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural, and Business Development on the issue of \u201cRight to Repair.\u201d During his comments, Congressman Flood highlighted concerns about the potential for the Chinese Communist Party to steal American intellectual property if private property rights are not adequately safeguarded.\n\n\u201cThere is a reason that China\u2019s spies try to steal our secrets: we have valuable technology that they think is worth stealing. It is essential that we protect our free-market system which makes those innovations possible,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Mike Flood. \u201cTo ensure we can feed the next generation and maintain our agricultural export economy, we need to protect intellectual property, defend our free-market principles, and continue to reward innovation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-bill-bring-certainty-small-businesses-lauded-ntu-no-brainer", "Smith Bill to Bring Certainty to Small Businesses Lauded by NTU as \"No-Brainer\"", "2022-09-14", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Adrian Smith\u2019s (R-NE) legislation, the Permanently Preserving America\u2019s Investment in Manufacturing Act, was named one of National Taxpayers Union\u2019s (NTU) No Brainer bills for 2022. Each year, NTU releases a \u201cNo Brainer\u201d list of commonsense bills Congress should pass.\n\nSmith released the following statement:\n\n\u201cA pro-growth tax code is good for American job creators and it\u2019s good for American consumers,\u201d said Smith. \u201cAside from being a commonsense measure that will help taxpayers, this legislation underscores that Congress can still work to move good policy in a bipartisan way. As we work to address our supply chain crisis, capital intensive industries like manufacturing and transportation need to know the cost of new investments \u2013 and that those costs will be deductible. I hope we can act soon on a bipartisan basis to bring them that certainty.\u201d\n\nAndrew Lautz, NTU\u2019s Director of Federal Policy, released the following statement on behalf of NTU:\n\n\"It's critically important for lawmakers to protect American companies from being punished by the tax code for making pro-growth investments in their workers,\u201d said Lautz. \u201cCongressman Adrian Smith's Permanently Preserving America\u2019s Investment in Manufacturing Act would do just that, which is why NTU is proud to include it in our annual list of bipartisan No Brainer legislation. We applaud Congressman Smith for his leadership on these and other taxpayer-friendly policies.\"\n\nThe Permanently Preserving America\u2019s Investment in Manufacturing Act would provide capital intensive small businesses certainty by permanently increasing the amount of business interest they could deduct annually.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-biden-parties-while-inflation-only-getting-worse", "Congressman Flood: Biden Parties While Inflation Only Getting Worse", "2022-09-13", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that inflation rose 8.3% in August compared to the previous year.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s numbers underscore just how much Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi\u2019s spending spree continues to worsen inflation,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cIt\u2019s simply poetic that Biden has decided to throw a party celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act \u2013 which I call the Inflation Expansion Act \u2013 at the White House today. This legislation\u2019s billions of dollars in new spending will not only increase inflation, but it will also grow government and make it harder for working families to make ends meet.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-biden-administration-address-concerns-about-huawei", "Congressman Flood to Biden Administration: Address Concerns about Huawei Encroaching on U.S. Military Installations", "2022-09-12", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood sent a letter today calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate the use of Huawei hardware in cell towers located in Nebraska. Huawei has deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and could pose a substantial national security threat due to the technology\u2019s proximity to military installations in Nebraska.\n\n\u201cNebraska contains a number of military installations critical to U.S. national security. One such site is Offutt Air Force Base, the Headquarters to the United States Strategic Command,\u201d Congressman Flood wrote. \u201cI find it deeply troubling if Huawei has hardware near Offutt or other military bases, missile silos or strategic military locations in the state of Nebraska.\u201d\n\nFor years, national security experts have raised concerns that Huawei\u2019s technology could be used to conduct espionage against the CCP\u2019s adversaries and competitors around the world. Both the Trump and Biden Administrations have tightened restrictions on using Huawei equipment in the United States.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-patriot-day-statement", "Congressman Flood's Patriot Day Statement", "2022-09-12", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of the upcoming Patriot Day, which is observed on September 11th.\n\n\u201cThis weekend, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives taken on September 11, 2001, when terrorists perpetrated the World Trade Center, Pentagon and United Flight 93 attacks. In the midst of these tragedies, the world witnessed great bravery and heroism from first responders who put their lives on the line to save others. This day stands as a memorial to how resilient America has been through the years \u2013 and continues to be. More than 20 years later, we recognize that many Americans continue to live with great grief and loss caused by these evil events, and we send our thoughts and prayers to the families and everyone who lost a loved one on this day.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-joins-call-investigation-bidens-department-homeland-security", "Congressman Flood Joins Call for Investigation into Biden\u2019s Department of Homeland Security", "2022-09-08", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014U.S. Congressman Flood and Oversight Committee Republicans are raising concerns that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is potentially using taxpayer dollars to purchase solar panels and components from China to rebuild the U.S. Virgin Islands\u2019 (USVI) energy grid.\n\n\u201cAccording to the U.S. Department of State, genocide and slave labor in the Xinjiang region of China are being actively perpetrated against the Uyghur minority. As you know, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) prevents the U.S. purchase or importation of goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cWe strongly support the UFLPA but remain troubled the United States may still possibly be using taxpayer dollars to purchase products manufactured using slave labor in direct violation of the UFLPA, and nowhere has this possibility become more real and concerning than in the U.S. Virgin Islands.\u201d\n\nFollowing Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the federal government committed nearly $8 billion to assist with disaster relief in the USVI, with almost $5 billion of those dollars coming from FEMA. A large sum of the disaster relief funds was allocated to bolster and rebuild the USVI\u2019s energy grid. In addition, the USVI announced in 2021 that FEMA funds will be funneled to a new 28-megawatt solar micro-grid project on St. Croix.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-statement-queen-elizbeth-iis-passing", "Congressman Flood\u2019s Statement on Queen Elizbeth II\u2019s Passing", "2022-09-08", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA \u2013 U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain died.\n\n\u201cQueen Elizabeth II will forever be remembered as a beacon of stability, a woman of steadfast Christian faith, and a beloved steward of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms. Throughout her 70-year reign, she was a great friend to the United States, nurturing and growing the special relationship with Britain\u2019s most important ally. Her passing represents the end of an era. Mandi and I encourage Nebraskans to join us in keeping the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain in their prayers as we all mourn her passing and celebrate her rich legacy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-biden-usdot-promoting-greater-dependency-ccp", "Congressman Flood: Biden USDOT Promoting Greater Dependency on the CCP", "2022-09-07", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Flood has joined several of his colleagues on the Oversight and Reform Committee in calling out U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Biden Administration\u2019s misrepresentations of the impact of electric vehicles (EV) on the American job market.\n\n\u201cCommittee on Oversight and Reform Republicans are examining the false claims made by the Biden Administration about the impact of electric vehicles on American jobs,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cFord Motor Co.\u2019s recent announcement says it will cut up to 8,000 mostly American jobs to fund its EV investment is a stark contrast to the economic benefits promised by the Administration. Ford\u2019s decision to reach an agreement with a Chinese company to supply batteries for its EVs indicates it is the Chinese\u2014not Americans\u2014who stand to benefit from the Biden Administration\u2019s policy to shift to EVs.\u201d\n\nSec. Buttigieg has repeatedly touted the purported benefits of the Biden Administration\u2019s transportation and energy policy, but Ford\u2019s latest move is proving the opposite. EVs are now causing the U.S. to lose even more jobs to China and other nations while the country grapples with increasing inflation and a slumping stock market.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-floods-labor-day-statement", "Congressman Flood's Labor Day Statement", "2022-09-06", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement regarding the upcoming Labor Day holiday.\n\n\u201cFrom steelworkers and pipefitters to ag laborers and teachers, we\u2019re celebrating the people who help grow the Good Life this holiday weekend. It\u2019s a special time for many who are spending time with family, wrapping up summer vacations, and preparing for fall harvest. Mandi, the kids, and I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-visits-us-mexico-border-briefings-bidens-immigration", "Congressman Flood Visits U.S.-Mexico Border for Briefings on Biden's Immigration & Humanitarian Crisis", "2022-09-01", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "YUMA, ARIZONA- U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently joined a congressional delegation for two days of briefings in Arizona regarding the ongoing humanitarian and immigration crisis unfolding along the U.S.-Mexico border. The delegation was led by U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona and included several Members of Congress.\n\n\u201cJoe Biden\u2019s catch and release immigration policy has dramatically escalated the humanitarian crisis on our southern border,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cFrom human trafficking to fentanyl smuggling, there is a real human cost to the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to enforce our nation\u2019s laws and secure our border. I will continue to work with my colleagues to push back on these failed policies so that we can protect our communities and keep America safe.\u201d\n\nIn Arizona, Congressman Flood received briefings from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), visited the unfinished border wall, and heard directly from landowners and community members whose way of life has been impacted by illegal immigration.\n\nOver the course of the last year and a half, the Biden Administration has curtailed construction of the border wall as illegal border crossings have surged. For example, Southwest Land Border Encounters rose from 40,929 in July 2020 to 199,976 in July 2022 according to CBP statistics.\n\nThe latest nationwide statistics can be found by clicking here. The latest statistics regarding the southwest border can be found by clicking here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-flood-visits-us-mexico-border", "U.S. Rep. Flood visits U.S.-Mexico border", "2022-09-01", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "YUMA, ARIZONA- U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently joined a congressional delegation for two days of briefings in Arizona regarding the ongoing humanitarian and immigration crisis unfolding along the U.S.-Mexico border. The delegation was led by U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona and included several Members of Congress.\n\n\u201cJoe Biden\u2019s catch and release immigration policy has dramatically escalated the humanitarian crisis on our southern border,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cFrom human trafficking to fentanyl smuggling, there is a real human cost to the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to enforce our nation\u2019s laws and secure our border. I will continue to work with my colleagues to push back on these failed policies so that we can protect our communities and keep America safe.\u201d\n\nIn Arizona, Congressman Flood received briefings from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), visited the unfinished border wall, and heard directly from landowners and community members whose way of life has been impacted by illegal immigration.\n\nOver the course of the last year and a half, the Biden Administration has curtailed construction of the border wall as illegal border crossings have surged. For example, Southwest Land Border Encounters rose from 40,929 in July 2020 to 199,976 in July 2022 according to CBP statistics.\n\nThe latest nationwide statistics can be found by clicking here. The latest statistics regarding the southwest border can be found by clicking here", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1082", "Nearly 500 IRS Cases Settled Through Bacon Office", "2022-08-31", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that the District Office has assisted nearly 500 individuals and individuals with small businesses in tracking down delayed tax returns with the IRS. The amount recovered is well over $6 million.\n\nConstituents who reached out to the office had been waiting for their returns for anywhere from one to three years, and while the majority of the cases involved a mistake made by the filer, all of the cases had the same common complaint \u2013 the filer could not get a hold of anyone at the IRS office to find out why the return was delayed.\n\n\u201cThese cases all had the same thing in common- there is no one in the IRS offices to answer the phone and assist these individuals in finding out why their tax return is delayed,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cWe were able to start a case, call the IRS, and get some answers for the taxpayer.\u201d\n\nThe amount per individual ranged from a return of a few hundred dollars, to over $60,000 for one couple.\n\n\u201cInstead of spending money to hire 87,000 more agents, democrats should have designated that funding for customer service agents so taxpayers could get the assistance they need,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cBut Speaker Pelosi and every single House Democrat voted against two amendments to the Inflation Reduction Act that would have ensured taxpayers earning less than $400,000 would be exempt from new audits.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m just glad we were able to assist Nebraskans and small businesses in finding some resolution to the fact that they could not get in touch with a single person at the IRS,\u201d Bacon added. \u201cSimply put, it\u2019s unacceptable that our constituents cannot get the IRS to pick up the phone.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-highlights-high-gas-prices-negative-impact-president-bidens", "Congressman Flood Highlights High Gas Prices, Negative Impact of President Biden\u2019s Energy Policies", "2022-08-26", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NE \u2013 On Monday, Congressman Flood visited a U-Stop location in Lincoln as the gas station temporarily dropped the price of unleaded fuel to $2.38, the price when President Biden took office.\n\n\u201cFrom four-dollar-a-gallon gas to canceling Keystone XL, the energy policy championed by Washington Democrats has driven up the cost of energy and travel for working Americans, and the Inflation Expansion Act is only to going to make it worse,\u201d Congressman Flood said, \u201cI am working every day to push back on Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi\u2019s radical polices, which are making it more difficult for working Nebraskans to manage their family budgets and enjoy the Good Life.\u201d\n\nCongressman Flood was joined by state senators as they listened to Nebraskans who shared about the pain at the pump they\u2019ve experienced in recent months. While temporary, the relief provided to customers allowed them to pay about a dollar less per gallon than they have been in recent days. During the last two years, Nebraskans have seen the price of gas rising, along with many other basic necessities, as Washington Democrats push for more and more reckless spending.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-2022-2023-youth-advisory-council-members", "Smith Announces 2022-2023 Youth Advisory Council Members", "2022-08-24", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2022-2023 academic school year.\n\nYouth Advisory Council members include:\n\nBart Beattie of Sumner\n\nGrace Brennemann of Curtis\n\nBowdie Fox of Grand Island\n\nThomas Kaus of Chadron\n\nFaith King of Clearwater\n\nMadalyn Kohlmeyer of Tecumseh\n\nCheve Lutz of Benkelman\n\nBella Meyer of Albion\n\nHunter Miller of Bayard\n\nAbigail Nielsen of McCook\n\nAustin Phinney of York\n\nViolet Schwager of Atkinson\n\nJenason Spady of Oshkosh\n\nTucker Stagemeyer of Page\n\nAlexa Tollman of Crawford\n\nJustin Wenzel of Arthur\n\nSmith\u2019s Youth Advisory Council is a forum for high school students to discuss opinions, thoughts, and concerns about local and federal issues with Smith throughout the school year. Through in-person meetings and other contacts, the Council provides students an opportunity for involvement and insight into their government and communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-president-bidens-student-loan-scheme", "Smith Statement on President Biden's Student Loan Scheme", "2022-08-24", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement after President Biden announced he would cancel student debt for certain borrowers:\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s plan to cancel student debt places the ultimate burden of cost on those who can afford it least. This proposal will cost hundreds of billions of dollars and benefit the top 60 percent of earners. Not only would it drive up the national debt and drive down the value of a college-level or technical education, this proposal leaves expensive colleges and universities with little incentive to lower exorbitant tuition costs. Furthermore, it will make record-high inflation even worse. This is a disastrous combination that will benefit the highest earners while leaving lower and middle income Americans on the hook for a radical, reckless proposal with no accountability. President Biden must abandon this debt transfer scheme.\u201d\n\nSmith is a cosponsor of H.R. 8006, the Student Loan Accountability Act, a bill to prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans and a cosponsor of H.R. 7058, the Federal Student Loan Integrity Act, a bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education from extending the student loan repayment moratorium. H.R. 7058 also prohibits any future administration from carrying out widespread student loan forbearance for more than thirty days at a time.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1076", "Bacon Opposes Reverse 'Robin-Hood' Scheme of Biden", "2022-08-24", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) came out strong against President Biden\u2019s nearly $300 billion so-called student loan forgiveness plan, referring to is as a \u2018 robin-hood in reverse\u2019 scheme.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s federal student loan cancelation plan is a \"robin-hood\" in reverse where the working man and woman is paying for the wealthiest in our society. Those who worked two jobs to pay off their school debt or selected the most cost effective means to gain an education got the shaft from Joe Biden. From the laborer who went to a trade school and has zero debt, to our Nebraska farmers who are fighting high fuel and fertilizer prices, this plan simply shifts the burden of debt to them to pay off, but does not erase it. This also undermines our military who incentivize joining by offering degrees and tuition assistance.\n\n\"We should be looking at programs that lower interest rates, incentivize employers to offer tuition assistance programs, or offer some forgiveness to those who take needed jobs in underserved areas. Our national debt continues to grow and this undermines personal accountability.\u201d\n\n###\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-flood-bidens-debt-relief-scam-makes-education-more-expensive", "Congressman Flood: Biden\u2019s Debt Relief Scam Makes Education More Expensive", "2022-08-24", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Mike Flood", "F000474", "flood.house.gov", "flood", "https://flood.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LINCOLN, NE \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following an announcement by President Joe Biden regarding federal student loan programs.\n\n\u201cJoe Biden and Washington Democrats continue to push policy that will only worsen inflation and make education more expensive. Canceling student loans doesn\u2019t make the loans simply disappear \u2013 it\u2019s a scam that shifts the burden onto the shoulders of working Americans across the country. Instead of this, Congress needs to work to make education more affordable and to fight against Joe Biden\u2019s policies that are encouraging colleges to raise tuition and push working families and students into even further debt.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-outreach-events", "Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events", "2022-08-19", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at an upcoming mobile office in Falls City, Fairbury, or Geneva, and an upcoming caseworker in your community event in McCook, Curtis, Benkelman, or Trenton.\n\nThird District residents can meet at a mobile office directly with a member of Smith\u2019s staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office. A caseworker in your community event is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with one of Smith\u2019s congressional caseworkers. They may be able to assist those with disaster recovery concerns as well as with federal agencies such as the USDA, FEMA, VA, Social Security, Medicare, USCIS, or the IRS.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a staff member at the following times and locations:\n\nTuesday, August 30th\n\nMobile Office\n\nRichardson County Courthouse\n\n1700 Stone Street, Falls City\n\n10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CT\n\nTuesday, September 6th\n\nMobile Office\n\nJefferson County Courthouse\n\n411 4th Street, Fairbury\n\n10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CT\n\nTuesday, September 13th\n\nMobile Office\n\nFillmore County East Office Building\n\n1320 G Street, Geneva\n\n11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT\n\nCaseworker in Your Community\n\nMcCook Public Library\n\n802 Norris Avenue, McCook\n\n12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT\n\nCaseworker in Your Community\n\nKlyte Burt Memorial Library\n\n316 Center Avenue, Curtis\n\n2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT\n\nThursday, September 22nd\n\nCaseworker in Your Community\n\nDundy County Library\n\n701 Chief Street, Benkelman\n\n12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT\n\nCaseworker in Your Community\n\nTrenton Public Library\n\n406 Main Street, Trenton\n\n3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT\n\nFor additional information, please contact Smith\u2019s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900 or his Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1073", "BACON VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRATS\u2019 RECKLESS TAX AND SPENDING PACKAGE", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This $740 billion spending package raises taxes and redirects hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare to insurance companies; gives $80 billion in new funding to the IRS; and hires an additional 87,000 IRS agents to audit Americans. The increase would more than double the size of the IRS workforce, which currently has 78,661 full-time staffers. This amount exceeds the total number of staff combined at Customs and Border Patrol, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pentagon, and the State Department.\n\nIn addition, H.R. 5376 advances Green New Deal initiatives by pushing a 15 percent corporate tax minimum on all U.S. companies; imposing $12 billion in new taxes on American energy; including a superfund tax increase on crude oil refining and imported petroleum products and a natural gas tax that will make it more expensive for Americans to heat their homes and purchase basic goods.\n\n\u201cAt a time when Americans are already struggling with record-high prices, supply-chain issues, and a recession after two straight quarters of negative economic growth, now is not the time to raise taxes that will further burden America\u2019s working families and businesses. Instead of hiring 87,000 IRS agents, we could be hiring 87,000 school resource officers, border patrol agents, teachers, or health care workers.\n\n\u201cThis reckless and partisan bill is bad for Nebraska families, bad for Nebraska businesses, and bad for America\u2019s energy sector. Democrats have been misinforming the American people on what\u2019s really in this bill, and even President Biden\u2019s favorite economist, Mark Zandi, says it won\u2019t reduce inflation. We can\u2019t keep asking the American taxpayers to shoulder the burden for the Democrats\u2019 reckless spending.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-caseworker-your-community-events-0", "Smith Announces Caseworker in your Community Events", "2022-08-03", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Bassett and Springview on Friday, August 12th and Taylor and Brewster on Tuesday, August 16th.\n\nCaseworker in Your Community is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with one of Smith's congressional caseworkers who may be able to assist those with disaster recovery concerns as well as with federal agencies such as the USDA, FEMA, VA, Social Security, Medicare, USCIS, or the IRS.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a caseworker at the following times and locations:\n\nFriday, August 12th\n\nRock County Public Library\n\n201 E Bertha Street, Bassett\n\n11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. CT\n\nKeya Paha County Library\n\n118 Main Street, Springview\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. CT\n\nTuesday, August 16th\n\nTaylor Public Library\n\n106 Williams Street, Taylor\n\n11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. CT\n\nBlaine County Courthouse - Courtroom\n\n145 Lincoln Avenue, Brewster\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. CT", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1044", "Bacon Votes Against Bill Banning America\u2019s Most Popular Rifles and Hunting Shotguns", "2022-07-29", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would make it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon or large capacity ammunition feeding device.\n\n\u201cThis bill is a complete overreach in violation of the second amendment, informed by fear rather than facts. This bill bans the most popular choices for hunters and sportsmen and cripples the ability of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families. Inaccurately named an assault weapons ban, this bill would ensure that only criminals are armed and would leave law-abiding Nebraskans in the crosshairs.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-bill-help-ease-infant-formula-shortage-signed-law", "Smith Bill to Help Ease Infant Formula Shortage Signed into Law", "2022-07-26", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lead Republican of the House Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on enactment of the Formula Act, Smith's bipartisan legislation to temporarily suspend tariffs on FDA-approved infant formula:\n\n\"I thank President Biden for signing the Formula Act. No family should worry whether shelves will be stocked with the formula they need to feed their infants. While I certainly wish the president would have acted sooner\u2014and we're still waiting on a comprehensive plan to address the shortage of infant formula\u2014families need action now. This measure will help make formula more accessible and affordable by easing tariffs on imported, FDA-approved products while domestic production ramps back up. This is a step in the right direction, but our work cannot end here. We must ensure a crisis like this never happens again.\"\n\nIn June, Smith was the Republican co-lead on H.R. 8174, the Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act. On July 13, 2022, the Formula Act (H.R. 8351) was introduced with minor technical changes to mirror Senator Mike Lee's (R-UT) bill. H.R. 8351 overwhelmingly passed the House on a 421-2 vote on July 15, 2022, and passed the Senate unanimously on July 21, 2022. On Friday, the White House announced President Biden had signed the bill.\n\nRead more about Smith's leadership on the Formula Act here. Watch his remarks on the House floor here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1041", "Bacon Votes Against Partisan 14 Percent Non-Defense Spending Increase", "2022-07-21", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023.\n\n\u201cWith inflation at an all-time high of 9.1 percent and a national debt of over $30 trillion, I refuse to allow Congress to make American taxpayers give up more of their hard-earned money. We need to limit, not expand, excessive federal spending. Not only does this partisan minibus increase non-defense discretionary spending by 14 percent and put our nation more in debt, it also ignores America\u2019s economic, energy, border, and supply chain crises.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-mexico-must-be-held-all-its-usmca-commitments", "Smith: Mexico Must Be Held to All Its USMCA Commitments", "2022-07-20", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lead Republican of the House Ways and Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the announcement United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai has requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico over Mexico's recent energy policies under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):\n\n\"I commend Ambassador Tai for taking this important step in enforcing Mexico's obligations under USMCA. State of the art enforcement mechanisms were included in this trade agreement for a reason. Last week I urged President Biden to raise these energy policy concerns directly with President L\u00f3pez Obrador, and I am encouraged by this progress.\n\n\"While this is welcome news, there is still work to be done. Mexico must be held to all its USCMA commitments, particularly regarding agriculture and policies related to biotechnology. I urge the Biden administration to push for enforcement of all elements of the USMCA, and I look forward to closely following this process and ensuring U.S. industries receive fair treatment in Mexico.\"\n\nOn July 12, Smith sent a letter to President Biden ahead of his meeting with Mexican President L\u00f3pez Obrador. In the letter, Smith urged the president to seek commitments from Mexico on a full range of USMCA implementation concerns. Read the letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1039", "Bacon Cosponsors Access to Contraception Bill", "2022-07-20", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he will be joining a bill titled, \u201cAccess to Safe Contraception Act of 2022\u201d, as soon as it is introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-5).\n\n\"Women and men deserve to have the peace of mind in knowing they have access to safe FDA-approved contraception,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cThis law does that by preventing any state from banning FDA-approved contraception for use as contraception.\u201d\n\nThe bill also preserves conscience protections for healthcare providers and maintains state regulation of medicine and pharmacy practice.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-caseworker-your-community-events", "Smith Announces Caseworker in your Community Events", "2022-07-19", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a congressional caseworker from his office in Tryon and Grant on Thursday, July 28th.\n\nCaseworker in Your Community is an opportunity for constituents to meet directly with one of Smith's congressional caseworkers who may be able to assist those with disaster recovery concerns as well as with federal agencies such as the USDA, FEMA, VA, Social Security, Medicare, USCIS, or the IRS.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide a caseworker at the following times and locations:\n\nThursday, July 28th\n\nMcPherson County Courthouse\n\n500 Anderson Street, Tryon\n\n11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. CT\n\nHastings Memorial Library\n\n505 Central Avenue, Grant\n\n2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m. MT", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1037", "Bacon Votes Yes on Marriage Bill", "2022-07-19", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted yes on H.R. 8404 the Respect for Marriage Act, after speaking with faith and community leaders.\n\n\u201cAs a person of faith, I believe in the traditional definition of marriage. However, I do not believe the government should dictate who can marry each other based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious establishments have the right to decide within their walls and congregations who they will perform marriages for, but the federal government does not. This has been the law for seven years and many thousands have been married with this as law of the land. Americans should have the right to their private lives. The Supreme Court showed that all viewpoints can be respected.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1035", "Bacon Stands with Finland and Sweden", "2022-07-18", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted in favor of H.Res. 1130, to show support for the sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as calling on all members of NATO to ratify the protocols of accession swiftly, as amended. The resolution passed with a vote of 394 to 18.\n\n\u201cSweden and Finland will bring great strength to NATO,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cThis is another momentous sign of unity among allies in response to Putin's aggression. Together, our nations are committed to protecting democracy, individual liberty, human rights, and the rule of law. I thank my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for supporting this resolution and standing in solidarity with our European allies.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1030", "Bacon Supports Import Expansion of Baby Formula", "2022-07-15", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 8351, the \u201cFormula Act,\u201d which would temporality suspend all tariffs on imports of baby formula. This suspension would last through December 31, 2022.\n\n\u201cWe are still seeing lower supplies of baby formula in our stores, and we need to help American families easily find it,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cIn addition, with inflation rising every day removing the tariffs will help Americans stay within their budgets as the struggle grows stronger every day.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1031", "Bacon Supports Life, Votes Against Radical Federal Abortion Bills", "2022-07-15", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-R) today voted against both H.R. 8296, the \u201cWomen\u2019s Health Protection Act of 2022\u201d and H.R. 8297, the \u201cEnsuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022.\u201d The first bill allows abortion up to birth and restricts religious freedoms of medical providers. The second bill is aimed at stripping state laws and federalizing access to abortion medication.\n\n\u201cThis legislation goes further than Roe v. Wade, imposing no restrictions based on viability even up to moments before birth. This bill puts the United States in alignment with Communist China and totalitarian North Korea in having the most extreme abortion laws in the world,\" said Bacon. \u201cAdditionally, this bill contradicts the Federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993; forcing doctors and nurses to participate in abortions when it is against their deeply held convictions is absolutely wrong.\u201d\n\nBacon also decried how these pieces of legislation are an attempt to reverse a legal decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, or legislation by activism.\n\n\u201cThis legislation is another attempt to reverse the Dobbs decision which brought power back to the states and citizens regarding abortions,\u201d added Bacon. \u201cAs ruled in the Supreme Court case of Gonzales vs. Oregon, the federal government can regulate FDA approved drugs, but they cannot usurp the state law on the appropriate use of medications. This is the far-Left\u2019s attempt to obstruct the spirit of the Dobbs decision and prevent states from establishing their own public health standards that reflect the will of their citizens.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1028", "Bacon Votes to Provide Health Care to Millions of Veterans", "2022-07-14", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-R) voted in favor of S. 3373, the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022, which will finally recognize military toxic exposure\u2014from contaminated water at military bases, airborne hazards from burn pits, or radiation from atomic testing\u2014as a cost of war and provide healthcare for potentially 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxins. The legislation passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 342-88.\n\n\u201cI am committed to ensuring veterans injured in defense of our great nation receive the health care and benefits they earned,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cAs a Commander, I saw young adults who had multiple tumors in their lungs likely triggered by toxic burn pits. While this bill is not perfect, it will expand health care and disability benefits to toxic-exposed veterans and equip the VA to take better care of them and their loved ones. Just as we provided care to 9/11 first responders who were exposed to similar, dangerous substances, it is only right that Congress expedites access to care so that our veterans are not waiting years for help.\u201d\n\nThe Honoring our PACT Act is a comprehensive legislative package to connect toxic-exposed veterans, and their survivors, with the healthcare and benefits they earned. This means if a veteran served in a particular theatre at a particular time, they will now be presumed to have been exposed to toxic substances and therefore potentially eligible for healthcare and benefits.\n\n\u201cThis version of the bill includes a technical correction to the Senate bill that passed recently,\u201d added Bacon. \u201cI hope the Senate will pass this bill and send it to the President for signature.\u201d\n\nA copy of the bill\u2019s text may be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1029", "BACON APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF 2023 NDAA", "2022-07-14", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) joined his House colleagues in voting for H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The bill passed the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority of 329 to 101.\n\n\u201cFor the 62nd consecutive year, the House of Representatives has put national security first by ensuring a strong military and supporting servicemembers and their families,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cI commend my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for supporting this important legislation.\u201d\n\nThe House 2023 NDAA:\n\nIncludes a 4.6 percent pay raise for servicemembers and additional 2.4 percent pay bonus for enlisted personnel.\n\nAuthorizes $500 million in additional housing allowances and $750 million to reduce food and other item costs at commissaries.\n\nEstablishes a Servicemember Parents Bill of Rights to secure the rights of parents in their children\u2019s education at Department of Defense (DOD) schools.\n\nRestores funding for the nuclear sea launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) and prohibits any reduction in the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).\n\nAuthorizes over $7 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter China.\n\nRequires comprehensive reviews of assistance provided to Ukraine by the DOD Inspector General.\n\nExtends the prohibition on dishonorable discharge characterizations for servicemembers who refuse COVID vaccination.\n\nProhibits the implementation of the COVID vaccine mandate on DOD contractors until Congress receives a report on its impact on procurement timelines and readiness.\n\nFully funds National Guard operation and maintenance accounts to support border deployments and clearly states that the border crisis is a national security issue.\n\nThe House 2023 NDAA also includes the following legislative provisions led by Rep. Bacon:\n\nAuthorizes an increase of $360 million in the Natural Disaster Recovery fund to complete flood reconstruction at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB).\n\nAuthorizes procurement of the final four EC-37B \u201cCompass Call\u201d electronic warfare replacement aircraft operated by the 55th Wing.\n\nAuthorizes $20 million for USSTRATCOM\u2019s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) rapid engineering architecture collaboration hub (REACH) initiative at Offutt AFB.\n\nAuthorizes $20 million for implementation of the National Disaster Medical System surge pilot program in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).\n\nAuthorizes an increase of $40 million for navigation and mission systems upgrades to the RC-135.\n\nAuthorizes conveyance of the Marine Reserve Training Center in Omaha to Metro Community College.\n\nAuthorizes $225 million for Baltic security enhancements.\n\nH.R. 8348, the United States NATO Force Deployment Policy Act\n\nH.R. 8240, the Military Energy Security Act\n\nH.R. 8141, the Warrior Brain Health Act\n\nH.R. 8347, the Overseas Military Pay Protection Act\n\nH.R. 8329, the Military Threat Awareness Act\n\nH.R. 8346, the Military Academy Foundation Support Act\n\nH.R. 8298, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Expansion Act\n\nH.R. 8142, the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act\n\nH.R. 5658, the Department of Homeland Security Roles and Missions in Cyber Space Act\n\n\u201cA strong military benefits each of us by ensuring our national safety, economic prosperity, and way of life,\u201d added Bacon. \u201cThe Constitution places a special obligation on Congress to provide for the common defense. I am grateful for the opportunity to protect the freedoms and opportunities of Nebraskans and all Americans.\u201d\n\nA copy of the House bill\u2019s text can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/nebraska-delegation-welcomes-rep-flood-during-nebraska-breakfast", "Nebraska Delegation Welcomes Rep. Flood During Nebraska Breakfast", "2022-07-13", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This morning, members of the Nebraska delegation gathered for the Nebraska Breakfast and welcomed Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) as the newest member of the delegation. The members released the following statement:\n\n\"We are thrilled to welcome our new colleague to the delegation. The Nebraska delegation has a long history of working together on behalf of Nebraskans, and we look forward to working with Mike on issues important to the state,\" said Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) and Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Adrian Smith (R-NE).\n\nRep. Flood released the following statement:\n\n\"I am honored and excited to join my colleagues at this week's Nebraska Breakfast. For close to 80 years, this tradition has reflected the way Nebraskans get things done\u2014by coming together and solving problems as neighbors,\" said Rep. Flood. \"Although I have only been in Washington for a short time, I appreciate that one of my first events as a member of Congress featured my constituents from back home. I'm excited to start working closely with my colleagues in Nebraska's federal delegation, and to help carry on this wonderful tradition.\"\n\nFlood was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 12. A ceremonial photo can be found here. A photo of the delegation at the Nebraska Breakfast can be found here.\n\nThe Nebraska Breakfast is the oldest ongoing gathering of its kind on Capitol Hill. The tradition was started by Senator Hugh Butler in 1943. The delegation meets once each month to discuss legislation and meet with Nebraskans visiting Washington.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1023", "Eppley Airport to Receive $20 Million Grant from Infrastructure Bill", "2022-07-07", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-R) today responded to the announcement that Eppley Airport will receive a $20 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nBacon voted in favor of the legislation last November, which will allocate $550 billion for roads and bridges, railroads, broadband access, power grid repair, water systems projects, public transportation, airports, and seaports. The other half of the bill\u2019s funding, approximately $650 billion of unspent COVID-19 funds, includes reauthorization of the Highway Trust Fund, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, and others which provides dedicated funds from existing taxes and fees for infrastructure that would automatically be spent with or without the bipartisan infrastructure bill.\n\n\u201cThis is tremendous news and a big win for our district,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cOur aging infrastructure is falling behind our main competitors, which is why I voted in favor of the infrastructure bill. This FAA grant will help speed up reconstruction efforts, stimulate employment, and help pave the way for future projects at our airport, including expansion of the facilities to better serve our growing region and number of travelers.\u201d\n\nThe FAA announced the list of 91 projects that will be awarded funding under the FY2022 Airport Terminal Program. These grants have been awarded to 91 projects in 43 states, one being awarded to Eppley Airport.\n\n\u201cThe Omaha Airport Authority is pleased to be the recipient of $20 million in Airport Terminal Program funding from the Federal Aviation Administration via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,\u201d said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer of the Omaha Airport Authority. \u201cWe are grateful to Congressman Bacon for his leadership in the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This grant funding will create numerous benefits for travelers from Omaha and throughout Nebraska. The funds will support the next phase of improving the Eppley Airfield Terminal Entrance Drive providing benefits that include increased capacity, improved throughput, and an enhanced customer experience for decades to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-announces-upcoming-staff-mobile-offices-5", "Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Mobile Offices", "2022-07-06", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at upcoming mobile offices in St. Paul, Central City, Clay Center, and Red Cloud.\n\nAt a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith's staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office.\n\nSmith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide his mobile office and a staff member at the following times and locations:\n\nTuesday, July 19th\n\nSt. Paul Chamber of Commerce\n\n619 Howard Avenue, St. Paul\n\n1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. CT\n\nCentral City Public Library\n\n1604 15th Avenue, Central City\n\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. CT\n\nTuesday, July 26th\n\nClay County Courthouse \u2013 Main Floor\n\n111 W. Fairfield Street, Clay Center\n\n9:45 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m. CT\n\nScout Lodge\n\n346 W. 4th Avenue, Red Cloud\n\n1:30 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. CT", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1021", "Bacon Ranked Top Politician by Seeking Common Ground", "2022-07-06", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Scoring a 104 out of 110 by the Common Ground Committee, Inc (CGC), Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) is ranked first by the non-partisan, citizen-led organization devoted to improving public discourse in politics. Bacon, the number one elected official in America, received the highest score nationwide. This is the second time in a row that CGC has graded Bacon as the highest-ranking member.\n\nThe CGC created the Scorecard to evaluate the degree to which elected public officials and candidates for office seek points of consensus on social and political issues through listening and productive conversation, ranking politicians up to a maximum of 110 points, using aggregated data from many sources including the Lugar Index, GovTrack, the Bipartisan Policy Center and others. The Scorecard is a tool for Americans to show which lawmakers are most dedicated to working across the aisle in solving the issues that matter to their constituents by finding common ground and making bipartisan progress.\n\n\u201cBeing bipartisan does not mean we compromise our values or the promises we made to our constituents. It means that we find areas where we agree and build on that,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cMost issues like inflation, health care, foster care, and national security do not care if you have an \u2018R\u2019 or \u2018D\u2019 behind your name. Congress needs to lead with civility, strength, and common ground solutions, not partisanship and an \u2018all or nothing\u2019 philosophy. If we don\u2019t lead that way, we will fail as a country, and I refuse to let that happen.\u201d\n\nIn February, Reps. Bacon and Schrader (OR-05), members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, participated in Common Ground\u2019s podcast to discuss working across the aisle to create and pass bipartisan legislation on behalf of the American people. Listen to the podcast here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1019", "Bacon Returns from Bipartisan Trip to Israel", "2022-07-05", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Omaha, Neb. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-R) participated in a bipartisan trip to Israel last week where he met with out-going Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in-coming Prime Minister Yair Lapid, and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also met with The Honorable Mansour Abbas, current leader of the United Arab List and Chairman of the Special Committee on Arab Society Affairs, and the first Arab Israeli leader who has become part of the governing coalition.\n\nIn addition, he traveled to the West Bank where he met the Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Mohammad Shtayyeh. After visiting with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to learn more about the Iron Dome, Bacon and the delegation toured one of the Hezbollah terror tunnels along the Lebanon-Israeli border, that was designed to enable Hezbollah terrorists to penetrate under the border to attack Israeli citizens.\n\nUpon his return, Bacon noted the following key takeaways:\n\nAmerica\u2019s leadership and partnership are indispensable to the security of Israel, which has multiple enemies who are committed to its destruction.\n\nIran\u2019s nuclear program and support for terrorist proxies, such as the Hezbollah and the Hamas, is an existential threat to Israel.\n\nWhile there are deep divisions within the Israeli Parliament, their perspective of the United States as the cornerstone of their national security strategy has wide support. There is also wide consensus on the threat of Iran.\n\nThe Abraham Accords has exceeded expectations in results. Trade and tourism have flourished between the Abraham Accord signatories. The common threat of Iran has brought many Arab states together with Israel. There is huge opportunity to add more Arab states to the Accords.\n\nThe Iron Dome has been extraordinarily effective, and it has saved Palestinian lives as well. It has enabled Israel to intercept rockets fired by Hamas and has alleviated the need for the IDF to enter Gaza to stop the attacks.\n\nLaser Air Defense systems offer significant future capabilities and help stop ballistic missile attacks.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m committed to an ironclad partnership with Israel,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cBoth countries gain by our strong relationship. The state of Israel provides a safe haven for Jewish people all over the world who face rising anti-Semitism and centuries of persecution and even times of genocide.\u201d\n\nThe weeklong trip was organized by the AIPAC-affiliated American Israel Education Foundation. In addition to Bacon, the delegation included Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), Ron Kind (D-Wis.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Michael Turner (R-Ohio).\n\nPhotos from the trip can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1011", "BACON VOTES TO RESTORE MENTAL HEALTH FOR AMERICANS", "2022-06-25", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act:\n\n\u201cPeople battling substance use disorders or suffering from severe mental illness, especially children, will greatly benefit from the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act which supports states and communities to provide lifesaving care to people in need. We have a crisis in America with rising instances of fentanyl overdoses, violence in schools and mental illnesses contributed to isolation, fear, and anxiety.\n\n\u201cSpecifically, legislation I supported was included in the final version. From H.R. 7073, the Department of Health and Human Services will be required to maintain a national hotline to provide mental health and substance use disorder resources to pregnant and postpartum women and their families.\n\n\u201cFirst, it reauthorizes and makes changes to a grant program for states, localities, and Indian tribes for statewide or regional telehealth access programs to promote the integration of behavioral health in pediatric primary care. Specific changes include allowing a nonprofit organization to receive the grant if the state (1) does not apply for the grant, and (2) supports the nonprofit's receipt of it. Additionally, recipients may use grant funds to support schools and emergency departments.\n\n\u201cSecond, the bill reauthorizes a grant program for human services agencies and nonprofits to develop and maintain infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment programs. This was truly bipartisan work leading to this bill\u2019s passage.\n\n\u201cBy maintaining charitable choice, it also makes sure local communities receive the flexibility they need to combat mental illness, addiction, and despair. The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act does this by keeping the federal government out of decision-making for treatment and targets resources to state and local communities through block grants and reauthorizes these programs before they expire this fall.\n\n\u201cFaith-based organizations can still compete on equal footing for federal funding because charitable choice is maintained. Finally, it ensures that taxpayer dollars are directed to stopping record-high overdose deaths through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.\u201d\n\nDouglas County Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson provided a statement on the impact this legislation has in the Second district.\n\n\u201cThis is good news for our counties. We have seen an increase in mental and behavioral health needs across the life span. These funds will assist in building capacities in services and programs, filling in gaps and potentially creating new innovative responses to our growing need.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:13:54Z"], ["https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-statement-scotus-ruling", "Smith Statement on SCOTUS Ruling", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Adrian Smith", "S001172", "adriansmith.house.gov", "adriansmith", "https://adriansmith.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued their Dobbs v. Jackson decision:\n\n\"Life is a miracle that begins at conception. While today's decision is a win for the pro-life movement, our work does not end here. We must ensure states \u2013 which are now rightfully tasked with authority over abortion \u2013 have the resources needed to restore a culture that respects and values life by supporting at-risk mothers, fathers, and children.\n\n\"I am deeply troubled by the leak of this decision earlier this spring and by the ongoing threats to sitting Supreme Court Justices. Violence is not and will never be the answer. I hope the law-breaking radicals \u2013 and the groups encouraging violence \u2013 will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1007", "Bacon\u2019s Statement on SCOTUS 2A Decision", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court\u2019s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v Bruen:\n\n\u201cLaw-abiding Americans were delivered a victory when the Supreme Court affirmed that they have a right to defend themselves without unnecessary interference from the government. The Supreme Court has on numerous occasions reaffirmed and strengthened the Second Amendment including this decision, while the Ninth Circuit Court also affirmed it by declaring California\u2019s age restrictions on gun purchase unconstitutional.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1008", "Bacon\u2019s Statement on SCOTUS Dobbs Decision", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court\u2019s decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization:\n\n\u201cLife is the most precious right and today\u2019s decision in the Dobbs case affirms that. It does not outlaw abortion, but puts it in the hands of the elected representatives of the states and Congress. I know many have worked for decades to defend life, and today their prayers were answered. I urge all to respond with mutual respect, civility and grace.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1010", "Bacon Stands by Constitution, Votes Against Gun Bill", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Following the House vote on S. 2938 Senate Gun Control Act, Rep Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement on why he voted to uphold the Constitution:\n\n\u201cMy vote today was constitutionally based, not politically based. There was much in this bill that is commendable, but the Red Flag portion opens up consequences I cannot support. This week\u2019s earlier Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment indicated the court may find red flag laws unconstitutional and the Ninth Circuit Court\u2019s decision last May found California\u2019s age restrictions on gun purchases unconstitutional.\n\n\"In addition, I do not believe federal tax dollars paid for by Nebraskans should be used in other states, such as California and New York, to fund Red Flag programs that do not have due process protections nor a right to attorney. Finally, The Red Flag portion diverts grant money away from hiring, training, and equipping law enforcement personnel while putting further responsibilities on their shoulders. I do fully support the mental health and school security provisions.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1005", "HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE COMPLETES CONSIDERATION OF 2023 DEFENSE BILL", "2022-06-23", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "NE", "Don Bacon", "B001298", "bacon.house.gov", "bacon", "https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted Thursday morning in favor of advancing H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The bill was reported out of committee by a vote of 57 \u2013 1. This annual legislation, which contains multiple amendments and provisions authored by Bacon, authorizes defense spending, and sets the policy and priorities for our military. Overall, the bill authorizes a total of $850 billion for national defense.\n\n\u201cRussia\u2019s savage invasion of Ukraine is a clear reminder why America must maintain a strong defense. I am grateful for the bipartisan work of the House Armed Services Committee in crafting responsible legislation to advance our national security and support our servicemembers and families,\u201d said Bacon. \u201cLike last year, a strong bipartisan majority of committee members rejected the Biden Administration\u2019s proposed budget request and instead voted to keep defense spending level with inflation.\u201d\n\n\u201cRep. Don Bacon\u2019s decades of leadership in the U.S. Air Force has made him an invaluable member of the House Armed Services Committee,\u201d said Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL). \u201cThanks to Rep. Bacon\u2019s hard work, the FY23 NDAA strengthens our military and keeps our nation safe.\u201d\n\nHighlights from Committee\u2019s FY 2023 NDAA include:\n\nFully funds the modernization of America\u2019s aging nuclear deterrent forces\n\nBolsters military force readiness in Europe and the Indo-Pacific regions\n\nAuthorizes increases to military and civilian pay including targeted bonus to offset inflation\n\nIn addition, the committee\u2019s bill contains numerous legislative proposals sponsored by Bacon, including:\n\nAuthorizes $360 million to complete remaining flood reconstruction at Offutt Air Force Base\n\nDirects procurement of four EC-37B electronic warfare aircraft\n\nAuthorizes mission system upgrades to the RC-135\n\nAuthorizes funding for USSTRATCOM\u2019s Rapid Engineering Architecture Collaboration Hub (REACH) initiative\n\nAuthorizes funding to continue a pilot program advancing civilian-military partnerships for national medical surge capacity\n\nAuthorizes conveyance of the Marine Reserve Training Center in Omaha to Metro Community College\n\nAuthorizes increases to servicemember bonus and special pay\n\nDirects the Department of Defense to establish a Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to unify brain injury programs across the Armed Forces\n\nAuthorizes increased funding for the Baltic Security Initiative\n\nDirects the Department of Defense to end reliance on Russian energy at U.S. bases in Europe\n\nDirects the Department of Defense to provide standardized credentials to Department law enforcement officers at no cost\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 149, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Republican", "p1": "NE", "p2": "2022"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE&year=2022", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 149, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=NE&year=2022", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE&year=2022", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 149, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE&year=2022&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE&year=2022", "results": [{"value": "NE", "label": "NE", "count": 149, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&year=2022", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE&year=2022", "results": [{"value": "2022", "label": "2022", "count": 149, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2022-06-23,https~3A~2F~2Fbacon~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fnews~2Fdocumentsingle~2Easpx~3FDocumentID~3D1005", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=NE&year=2022&_next=2022-06-23%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fbacon~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fnews~2Fdocumentsingle~2Easpx~3FDocumentID~3D1005&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 105.18833412788808, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}