WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) decision to award $23.5 million in grants from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to projects in Nebraska: “These projects will make improvements to two essential roadways, reduce serious public safety risks, and improve post-crash care,” Fischer […]
In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, penned an opinion piece in the Holt County Independent highlighting her work to secure federal funds for Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital. Fischer secured $3.5 million through the federal appropriations process to replace the hospital’s boiler and hot water system following a […]
LINCOLN – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) hosted a roundtable discussion with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies at the Justice and Law Enforcement Center in Lincoln, Nebraska to hear about the challenges they face, resources they need, and emerging public safety issues affecting their communities. “Every day, the men and women who make up […]
OMAHA – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Eric Hamilton to fill an upcoming vacancy on the U.S. District Court for Nebraska. Fischer and Ricketts recommended Hamilton to President Trump to fill the vacancy. “Eric Hamilton has built an impressive legal career defined by integrity, sound […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) decision to award $43.2 in grants from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program to projects in Nebraska: “Nebraska’s rail infrastructure supports our strong state economy and connects our world-class products to the […]
ELK CREEK – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) visited the NioCorp Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project alongside U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-03). Fischer has long supported the Elk Creek Critical Mineral Project, including helping to secure $10 million […]
LOUISVILLE – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited with ag producers from across Nebraska to discuss E15 and the cost of fuel. The roundtable was hosted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau with Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) also in attendance. “E15 is one of […]
Bill includes SAVE America Act provision requiring photo ID to vote WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and cosponsored by Fischer, to prohibit Members of Congress from purchasing publicly traded stocks. It also includes a provision of the SAVE America Act requiring photo identification to vote. […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill introduced by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH), to create a federal standard for data centers to cover the cost of energy generation and transmission and keep local ratepayers from facing increased energy costs. Fischer is a cosponsor of the legislation. “We’ve heard concerns from […]
WASHINGTON –Today,U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, convened a hearing for an update on Golden Dome, the multi-layer missile defense system being developed for the United States. Click here to download video of Fischer’s opening remarks Watch the full hearing here The committee heard testimony from […]