Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she has cosponsored a bipartisan Senate resolution (S. Res. 81) commemorating March 19, 2013 as the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day. The resolution was authored by Senator Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) and approved unanimously by the Senate this evening.

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she has introduced legislation to change environmental regulations adversely impacting Nebraska farmers. Specifically, the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act (FUELS Act) would modify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule that goes into effect on May 10, 2013. Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) joined Senator Fischer in introducing the legislation.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she is cosponsoring legislation (S. 177) to fully repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as ObamaCare, which President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she has sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting more information regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plans to furlough meat and poultry inspectors. Current law requires the federal government to cut $85 billion through a budget-cutting process known as sequestration by the end of the fiscal year. The letter, cosigned by seven other Republican senators, calls into question recent comments by Secretary Vilsack suggesting that USDA must furlough inspection employees, regardless of statutory duties to provide health and safety inspections.

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she has been named Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities for the 113th Congress.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today in reaction to U.S. Senator Mike Johanns’ announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2014: “For over 30 years, Mike Johanns has dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Nebraska. Mike’s time in public service began as a County Board […]

Friday, February 1, 2013 FISCHER’S “NOTE FROM WASHINGTON” February 1, 2013 Nearly 1,400 Days and Counting The last time the Senate passed a budget resolution was on April 29, 2009, or nearly 1,400 days ago. Think about it: the last time the Senate passed a budget, the iPad didn’t even exist. Nebraskans understand that the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Joe Hack – (202) 224-6551 Fischer Announces Support for Balanced Budget Amendment Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she is cosponsoring legislation to constitutionally require the federal government to rein in spending and pass a balanced budget. The Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA), S.J. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Natalie Krings– (402) 881-7699 Joe Hack – (202) 224-6551 Sens. Johanns & Fischer Announce Neb. Participants for U.S. Senate Youth Program WASHINGTON – Nebraska Senators Mike Johanns and Deb Fischer today announced Alex Brechbill of Aurora and Justin Korth of Randolph were selected as delegates to this year’s United […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced today that she and four other United States senators have recently concluded an official visit to Afghanistan and Israel. Fischer participated in the trip with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.).