“Closing the digital divide requires strong oversight of the Broadband Funding Map,” Fischer said. “My bill ensures federal agencies fully use the Map to maximize broadband buildout, while safeguarding taxpayer dollars. I’m glad the Senate Commerce Committee advance it, and I’ll keep pushing to get it signed into law.”
Read More“No child entering foster care should have to worry about basic necessities,” Fischer said. “I’m proud to partner with Senator Hickenlooper and Rep. Bacon to reintroduce this bill so children transitioning into foster care receive the support and resources they deserve immediately.”
Read MoreToday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor outlining the federal funding she secured for Nebraska in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills. The bills have passed Congress and have been signed into law by the president.
Read More"Nebraska produces the world's best beef. Instead of imports that sideline American ranchers, we should be focused on solutions that cut red tape, lower production costs, and support growing our cattle herd," said Fischer.
Read MoreU.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in Fox News highlighting the inefficiency and unfairness of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. Fischer also writes about her Fair SHARE Act, which would require EVs to contribute to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) to support the construction and maintenance of U.S. roads and bridges.
Read MoreToday, Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, questioned witnesses to examine New START —the U.S.- Russia treaty that mutually limits nuclear arsenals.
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