249 years ago, our Founding Fathers declared our nation’s independence, establishing America as the land of the free and home of the brave. Today, we celebrate our freedoms and remember what a blessing it is to be an American. Happy Fourth of July!

Each year on July 4th, we come together to celebrate our founding ideals—the belief that all are created equal, endowed with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Learn how Nebraskans celebrate our great nation in my column this week:.

Proud to see @SenateGOP make my Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit—the nation’s first and only PFML policy—permanent. Now, let’s get this to @POTUS’ desk to benefit America’s working families.

My statement on the Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes my Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit:

Good morning!

If Congress doesn't extend the 2017 tax cuts, in NE:. →Families will see a $2,443 tax hike.→Over 239K households' Child Tax Credit cut in half.→Increased death tax puts 44K family farms at risk. @SenateGOP is working to ensure that doesn't happen.

For years, Rep. Don Bacon has faithfully served our country and the people of Nebraska. I have enjoyed working alongside Don on many issues facing our nation, and I will miss partnering with him on solutions that strengthen our Nebraska communities. I want to thank Don, his wife.

My staff will be hosting local office hours tomorrow, July 1st, for Nebraskans in Frontier and Red Willow Counties. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please stop by to see how my office can help!.

Republicans are working to halt a $4 trillion tax hike, protect the child tax credit, and prevent a $1,700 tax increase on working families. Let’s deliver on our promises to the American people.

Federal judges should not have the power to issue nationwide injunctions. Court rulings ought to apply only to the parties before them — not the entire country. Right now, a single district judge can impose sweeping decisions with national consequences. Today’s ruling restores.

.@ABCNational dropped by my office to present me with their Eagle Award for my strong support for the American construction industry in the last Congress. Thanks for stopping by!

We must work toward a lasting deal where Iran ends its uranium enrichment, ceases its proxy attacks, and halts its aggression. More in my weekly column:.

A group of Nebraska farmers from the Nebraska Cooperative Council stopped by to discuss issues impacting our ag communities. Hope you enjoy your time in the Capital!

Had a great meeting with several Nebraska companies from @CleanFuelsAA to discuss the critical need for strong renewable fuels to support our producers.

Republicans are focused on delivering on our promises to create a safer, more prosperous America. The last thing we want is a $1,700 tax increase on America’s working families—which is what will happen if we don’t extend the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.

My staff will be hosting local office hours tomorrow, June 27th, for Nebraskans in Clay and Nuckolls Counties. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please stop by to see how my office can help!

My office is currently monitoring the flooding in Grand Island. Please stay safe and remain vigilant.

My Paid Family & Medical Leave tax credit—the nation’s first-ever and only paid family leave policy—helps employers offer paid family medical leave to their employees. Nebraskans shouldn't have to choose between making ends meet and taking care of their loved ones.

Republicans are committed to delivering on our promises of a safer, more prosperous America. That starts by working together to help Americans keep more of their hard earned money in their pockets.