Deb Fischer
U.S. Senator · Nebraska · Republican
Statements and posts
280 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 280 statements
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Fischer in Holt County Independent: Reviving Critical Care for O’Neill
Discussed reviving critical care services in O'Neill, Nebraska.
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Fischer Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable in Lincoln
Hosted a law enforcement roundtable in Lincoln.
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Fischer, Ricketts Applaud Nomination of Eric Hamilton to U.S. District Court of Nebraska
Applauded President Trump's nomination of Eric Hamilton to U.S. District Court.
“Eric Hamilton has built an impressive legal career defined by integrity, sound judgment, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law”
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Fischer Applauds over $43M in Federal Investments for Nebraska Rail
Announced $43.2 million in federal rail infrastructure grants for Nebraska projects.
“Nebraska’s rail infrastructure supports our strong state economy and connects our world-class products to the rest of the country”
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Fischer Welcomes U.S. Energy Secretary, EXIM CEO to Elk Creek
Visited NioCorp's Elk Creek critical minerals project with Energy Secretary and EXIM CEO.
“I've long pushed to bring critical mineral production and processing back to the United States”
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Fischer, Energy Secretary Talk Biofuels with Ag Industry
Discussed E15 biofuels and fuel costs with Energy Secretary and Nebraska agricultural producers.
“E15 is one of the most direct ways we can provide relief at the pump”
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Fischer Votes to Protect Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs
Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to cover 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 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 Makes the Case for Golden Dome During Subcommittee Hearing
Chaired Senate hearing on Golden Dome missile defense system development.
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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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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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Mr. President, the last time that Congress passed a full farm bill was in 2018; that was 8 years ago, and that law expired in 2023. We should have passed a new bill by then, but Congress has only passed short-term extensions. A lot has changed over the past 8 years, and the farm economy looks…
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Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Farm Bill
Spoke on Senate floor urging passage of the 2026 Farm Bill.
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Fischer Receives Equipment Manufacturers Champion of Industry Award
Received Champion of Industry Award for legislative support of 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
Praised retiring federal judge Robert Rossiter for his service to Nebraska.
“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 Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Hiring, Retention of High-Skilled Doctors
Introduced bipartisan bill to allow VA salary waivers for physician hiring and retention.
“Hiring and retaining skilled physicians is a serious challenge within the VA and it needs to be addressed now”
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Fischer, Ricketts Applaud Grant Funding for Bellevue Public Schools
Announced $2.89 million grant for Bellevue Public Schools military facility improvements.
“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.”
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Fischer Statement on House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
Praised House passage of Russia sanctions bill targeting Putin's financial backers.
“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.”
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ICYMI: Fischer Urges Long-Term Funding For Golden Dome
Urged long-term funding for Golden Dome missile defense shield at Air and Space Forces conference.
“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.”
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Fischer Votes to Advance Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round Sale of E15
Voted to advance Farm Bill including year-round E15 fuel sales provision.
“We are one step closer to getting a full Farm Bill done for producers in Nebraska, and across the country”
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ICYMI: Fischer Makes Case for Strong, Modern U.S. Nuclear Deterrent on Atlantic Council Podcast
Discussed strengthening U.S. nuclear deterrent against China and Russia threats on podcast.
“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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After Fischer Push, NTIA Announces New Round of Broadband Funding
Praised NTIA's announcement of additional broadband funding for unserved Nebraska locations.
“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.”
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Fischer in the Lincoln Journal Star: Take advantage of this real solution to paid family leave
Promoted paid family leave tax credit for small business owners in op-ed.
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Fischer Introduces Legislation Addressing Excessive Trucking Lawsuits
Introduced legislation to establish federal vehicle safety standards as 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
Toured Omaha VA Medical Center with Veterans Affairs Secretary.
“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.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.
