“As a member of the Appropriations Committee and senior member of the Armed Services Committee, I’ve fought to secure critical funding to modernize our nuclear deterrent and sustainment programs. This robust investment shows our adversaries that America is strong, ready, and capable of responding to any threat to our nation’s security at any time and anywhere,” Fischer said.
Read MoreAs a member of the Appropriations Committee, I’m pleased to have secured $48 million in this package – now on its way to the president’s desk. I’ve worked with communities across our state to identify and fund projects to make life better for Nebraskans. This includes improvements to our water infrastructure and firefighting capabilities, critical upgrades to emergency communication systems, and investments in our research institutions,” Fischer said.
Read MoreToday, during a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, reaffirmed her solidarity with the Iranian people as they protest the authoritarian Iranian regime’s flagrant economic mismanagement and brutal treatment of its own citizens.
Read More“I’m grateful President Trump signed our bipartisan, commonsense Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act into law. Now, parents can have the peace of mind knowing that school food service personnel nationwide will know how to respond if a student experiences a serious allergic reaction,” Fischer said.
Read More“I’m proud to nominate 40 impressive Nebraska students for acceptance to our nation’s prestigious military academies. Each student has proven themself as a dedicated leader, bringing unique skills and perspectives to their communities. I wish them the best as they continue through the process, and I thank them for choosing this path of service,” Fischer said.
Read MoreToday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) led the entire Nebraska congressional delegation in a letter to the Surface Transportation Board, urging approval of the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in order to create the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.
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