WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) released the following statements regarding President Biden’s nomination of Susan M. Bazis of Omaha to be a federal judge for the District of Nebraska:
“I was honored to recommend Susan Bazis to be a federal judge for the District of Nebraska to the White House earlier this year. A bright legal mind, Judge Bazis is a dedicated public servant who works hard not only to administer justice fairly, but to make our court system more efficient,” said Senator Fischer. “Her broad experience in both criminal and civil affairs will continue to serve our state and its people well. I encourage all of my Senate colleagues to support her nomination—congratulations, Susan!”
“I applaud Senator Fischer for working with the president to nominate a qualified and well-respected Nebraskan to the federal bench,” said Senator Ricketts. “Judge Susan Bazis’s varied experience, strong intellect, and temperament will benefit us all. I have every confidence she will receive strong, bipartisan support. Congratulations, Judge Bazis!”
Background:
Senator Fischer first recommended Susan Bazis as a federal judge to President Biden for the District of Nebraska in January of 2023.
Bazis’ nomination now enters the Senate confirmation process. After a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the committee will vote on her nomination. Following approval by the committee, her nomination heads to the Senate floor for a final vote.
“I was honored to recommend Susan Bazis to be a federal judge for the District of Nebraska to the White House earlier this year. A bright legal mind, Judge Bazis is a dedicated public servant who works hard not only to administer justice fairly, but to make our court system more efficient,” said Senator Fischer. “Her broad experience in both criminal and civil affairs will continue to serve our state and its people well. I encourage all of my Senate colleagues to support her nomination—congratulations, Susan!”
“I applaud Senator Fischer for working with the president to nominate a qualified and well-respected Nebraskan to the federal bench,” said Senator Ricketts. “Judge Susan Bazis’s varied experience, strong intellect, and temperament will benefit us all. I have every confidence she will receive strong, bipartisan support. Congratulations, Judge Bazis!”
Background:
Senator Fischer first recommended Susan Bazis as a federal judge to President Biden for the District of Nebraska in January of 2023.
Bazis’ nomination now enters the Senate confirmation process. After a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the committee will vote on her nomination. Following approval by the committee, her nomination heads to the Senate floor for a final vote.
