LINCOLN, NE— Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement in support of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Biden v. Nebraska case that found the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan unconstitutional.
“I am relieved to see the Supreme Court found President Biden’s student loan bailout unconstitutional. This plan would have significantly worsened inflation and made college more expensive. Canceling student loans doesn’t just make the loans disappear—it would have shifted the burden to working Americans across the country,” Rep. Flood said. “President Biden acted outside of his authority and attempted to circumvent the legislative process, which belongs solely to Congress. Congress will continue to work to make education more affordable and fight against Biden’s policies that are encouraging colleges to raise tuition and push working families and students further into debt.”
“I would also like to applaud Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers for heading the efforts in putting an end to this cop out. Hilgers not only helped Nebraskans, but taxpayers across the country from footing the bill for someone else’s costly decisions.”
In February, Rep. Flood, along with more than 120 House Republicans, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court challenging this case, as the bailout would exploit legislation drafted in the wake of September 11, 2001, meant to assist service members and veterans. Full text of the brief is available here.
