[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 132 (Thursday, August 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING RICHARD BAIER'S LEADERSHIP IN FIGHTING FINANCIAL FRAUD

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                            HON. MIKE FLOOD

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 13, 2026

  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize a dedicated leader 
in Nebraska banking and consumer protection, Richard Baier, whose 
efforts led to the recent enactment of financial fraud prevention 
legislation.
  As President and CEO of the Nebraska Bankers Association, Richard has 
worked tirelessly to protect Nebraskans from financial fraud. His 
leadership helped create Fraud Free Nebraska, a statewide coalition 
bringing together financial institutions, consumer advocates, 
government officials, and other stakeholders to combat fraud.
  Richard's leadership also helped advance state legislation 
strengthening protections for older and vulnerable adults and requiring 
social media platforms to verify advertisers, investigate reports of 
fraudulent advertising, and promptly remove fraudulent ads.
  Banks have long been on the front lines of the fight against fraud, 
with Fraud Free Nebraska now bringing partners from across our state 
together to confront this growing threat. Richard's work and leadership 
demonstrate what can be accomplished when Nebraskans unite around a 
common goal.
  Our state is stronger because of Richard Baier's leadership and 
commitment to protecting consumers. I thank Richard and the Nebraska 
Bankers Association, for keeping Nebraskans safe from fraud.

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