Constituent Services

Fischer to Hegseth: We Must Improve Our Ability to Defend the Homeland

"For years, this committee has known that we must improve our ability to defend our homeland against a wider variety of threats – and we finally have a partner with the full backing of the Department to lead the charge."

Fischer Accepting Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations

“I’m proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S. Service Academies,” Fischer said. “This is an incredible opportunity to serve our country and fellow Americans, and I encourage all who are interested to apply.”

Fischer Chairs Hearing on Golden Dome, Missile Defense Posture

"As everyone here understands, the United States faces a very different threat environment than ever before. Our adversaries are developing non-ballistic threats – including hypersonic and long-range cruise missiles – designed to hold our homeland at risk."

Fischer Welcomes USDA Announcement to Relocate Research Project to Clay Center

“This move by the USDA is one that will benefit Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers. I welcome this announcement by the department, which is a real effort to place folks in the field, closer to those who are impacted by their work. I look forward to seeing this move finalized. I want to thank Secretary Rollins and Undersecretary Hutchins for their leadership on this issue. I’ll continue working with them to advance Nebraska’s priorities."

Fischer Questions Ag Secretary on Wildfire Disaster Assistance, Improving FSA Processes

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can deliver disaster assistance faster, including improving Farm Service Agency (FSA) processing.

Fischer to Treasury Secretary: We Need IRS Guidance for Success of PFML Tax Credit

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will issue guidance to employers looking to claim the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit. Bessent said he hopes the agency can issue guidance “early this summer.” Fischer secured the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and made it permanent in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act last summer.