Statements and posts
24 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Fischer Votes for Ricketts’ Stop Insider Trading Act
Voted for Stop Insider Trading Act prohibiting congressional stock purchases.
“Senator Ricketts has tackled insider trading to rebuild public trust and make sure Congress plays by the rules.”
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Fischer Votes to Protect Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs
Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act to shield consumers from data center energy costs.
“We’ve heard concerns from Americans across the country about the impact data centers could have on their energy bills.”
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Fischer Makes the Case for Golden Dome During Subcommittee Hearing
Chaired Senate hearing on Golden Dome multi-layer missile defense system.
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Fischer Statement on Gregory Ibach USDA Nomination
Praised Gregory Ibach's nomination as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
“Congratulations to Greg on another well-deserved nomination. Having worked with Greg over the years, I know he will bring his experience and expertise to USDA at a time when farm country truly needs it. I look forward to working with him and finding new ways we can help producers in Nebraska.”
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Farm Bill
Spoke on Senate floor supporting passage of the 2026 Farm Bill.
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Senate Passes Fischer Satellite Defense Bill
Senate unanimously passed Fischer's bill to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing satellite systems.
“The threat foreign adversaries pose to our satellite infrastructure cannot be overstated.”
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Fischer Receives Equipment Manufacturers Champion of Industry Award
This week, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) received the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Champion of Industry Award for her legislative work supporting American manufacturers.
“Manufacturing is a cornerstone of the U.S. workforce and economy.”
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Fischer Statement on Judge Rossiter’s Senior Status Announcement
His tenure on the federal bench has been defined by integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law.
“Judge Robert Rossiter has served Nebraska with distinction in this role for a decade. His tenure on the federal bench has been defined by integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law. Nebraska is better for his dedicated service. I’m proud to call him a friend and wish him all the best.”
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Fischer, Ricketts Applaud Grant Funding for Bellevue Public Schools
Offutt has brought thousands of families to the region, and this grant will improve the learning environment for their children and all the students in the school system.
“This is wonderful news for Bellevue and a great way for the department to return federal investments to military communities. Offutt has brought thousands of families to the region, and this grant will improve the learning environment for their children and all the students in the school system. This is another win…”
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Fischer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Hiring, Retention of High-Skilled Doctors
Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Angus King (I-ME), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the bipartisan VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment Act to allow the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue waivers to VA medical directors…
“Hiring and retaining skilled physicians is a serious challenge within the VA and it needs to be addressed now.”
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Fischer Statement on House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
I was proud to support this bill in the Senate and encouraged to see it pass the House.
“Russia’s financial backers must pay a price for enabling Putin’s barbaric atrocities against sovereign Ukraine. I was proud to support this bill in the Senate and encouraged to see it pass the House. Now that it will soon become law, we can finally inflict decisive economic pressure on Putin’s lifeline and work toward…”
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ICYMI: Fischer Urges Long-Term Funding For Golden Dome
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference to discuss why the Golden Dome missile defense shield is…
“As we move forward, we're going to need better information. We were talking backstage a little bit about [Congressional Budget Office] scores and how unrealistic some of those can be sometimes. I think that's due to the fact that there isn't a clear understanding of this layered defense that we're looking at when it…”
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Fischer Votes to Advance Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round Sale of E15
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, voted to advance the Farm Bill out of committee.
“We are one step closer to getting a full Farm Bill done for producers in Nebraska, and across the country.”
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After Fischer Push, NTIA Announces New Round of Broadband Funding
I have worked for years to help build this program into something that can truly help rural areas.
“The BEAD program is essential to getting all of Nebraska connected to broadband. I have worked for years to help build this program into something that can truly help rural areas. I’m thankful NTIA answered our call to make additional funding available to serve unconnected locations. We need to keep these funds working…”
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ICYMI: Fischer Makes Case for Strong, Modern U.S. Nuclear Deterrent on Atlantic Council Podcast
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined the Atlantic Council’s “So What’s the Strategy?” podcast to share her vision for strengthening America’s nuclear deterrent amid growing…
“We don’t ever want to have to use a nuclear weapon, but our adversaries need to know that we have a safe, credible, and secure triad, and we will use it if it becomes necessary.”
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Fischer in the Lincoln Journal Star: Take advantage of this real solution to paid family leave
Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) penned an op-ed in the Lincoln Journal Star encouraging Nebraskans to capitalize on her Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit, made permanent through the Working Families Tax Cuts.
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Fischer Introduces Legislation Addressing Excessive Trucking Lawsuits
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) has introduced the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act to ensure federal vehicle safety standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are the nationwide standards.
“These decisions are not being driven by the law, and we need to set the record straight.”
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Fischer Welcomes VA Secretary in Omaha
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) for a tour of the Omaha VA Medical Center and the Sarpy County VA Clinic.
“The secretary saw firsthand the hard work being done by our local VA providers and offered his appreciation to both the staff and veterans he had the pleasure of meeting. I thank Secretary Collins for his support of our nation’s veterans and look forward to continuing to work with him.”
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Fischer Applauds USDA Announcement of $37M for Agricultural Research Service Facility at UNL
Over the years, I have worked hard to secure over $70 million dollars in federal investments for this project.
“This is great news for UNL and the future of the ARS facility. Over the years, I have worked hard to secure over $70 million dollars in federal investments for this project. I thank Secretary Brooke Rollins and Undersecretary Scott Hutchins for recognizing the importance of funding this facility. I look forward to…”
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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) spoke Monday at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the North Platte Airport’s new passenger terminal.
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Fischer Secures Return of Over $10.3M to Nebraskans from the Federal Government in 2026 … So Far
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that so far, in 2026, her office helped secure the return of over $10.3 million to Nebraskans owed to them by the federal government through her casework services.
“One of the most important parts of my job as Nebraska’s senator is cutting through the bureaucratic red tape.”
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Fischer Statement on Democrats Blocking the Farm Bill in Committee
First, Senate Democrats refused to stand up for our service members by not moving the bipartisan NDAA.
“This is a massive disservice to producers and communities across the country. I certainly hope they wake up and realize the pain this will inflict on American families.”
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Fischer Votes for Sanctioning Russia Act
It is long overdue for these enablers to pay a price.
“The Kremlin’s war machine runs on the money it makes from selling cheap oil and gas to countries like China, India, and Brazil who then profit by reselling Russian energy at a markup. It is long overdue for these enablers to pay a price. The Sanctioning Russia Act will pressure the world’s largest purchasers of Russian…”
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Fischer’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit is first-ever nationwide leave policy enacted into law; Treasury Secretary recognizes Fischer for leadership WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following…
“The Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit is a first of its kind policy that gives working families flexibility as they care for their loved ones.”