Dear Friend,

I hope you spent this Christmas surrounded by family and friends. And as we enter the new year, I wish you joy and success!

In December, we celebrated several wins for the people of Nebraska, including four of my bills that have now been signed into law.

Read more about my work for you below.



Offutt Air Force Base

In addition to being the home of the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), the 557^th Weather Wing, and the 55^thWing of the Air Combat Command, I announced that Offutt Air Force Base was selected as the location of the new 95^thWing.

The 95^th Wing is expected to be fully operational by January and will add 70 personnel to Offutt!


Defense Bill Wins

This month, the NDAA passed Congress and was signed into law by President Biden. In it, I secured dozens of defense provisions, including:

• Authorizing a 4.5% pay raise for military members.

• Authorizing $164 million for facilities at Offutt Air Force Base.

• Authorizing $8 million to support STRATCOM and the 557th Weather Wing.

• New measures to strengthen nuclear preparedness, including strategies to counter foreign threats, better oversight of nuclear programs, and improvements to key defense infrastructure.

• Authorizing the Navy and NNSA to explore options to field the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile on a faster timeline.

• Mandating that the DoD must notify Congress if the Secretary of Defense can’t perform the duties of the office.
  
  

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s University Singers

The University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s University Singers accepted my invitation to perform during the 60^thPresidential Inauguration.

These incredibly talented students will not only represent our university but will also showcase the spirit and excellence of Nebraska to the entire country.


Land Transfer Act

After years of roadblocks, my legislation to transfer control of the Bureau of Reclamation’s  Swanson Reservoir land and the Red Willow Reservoir land to local officials finally passed the Senate. This means that the residents, who were at risk of losing their access to the land will be able to stay in the communities they’ve built.

The bill was signed into law on December 24^th.


Tribal Colleges and Universities

Native voices deserve to be heard in decisions that directly impact their communities, and too often Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are excluded from the federal funding decision-making process. My legislation to give TCUs a seat at the table was signed into law on December 23^rd.



Last month, my legislation protecting railroad employees’ unemployment and sickness benefits was signed into law. This is great news for Nebraska’s railroaders!



I joined “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” to discuss President Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its mandate to reduce wasteful government spending.

$158 million toward 'Doomsday' mission facility at Offutt included in defense bill Fischer Joins Fox Business to Talk DOGE, Cutting Spending

Railroader benefits legislation heads to Biden's desk U.S. Senate changes course, approves bill allowing cabins to remain at SW Nebraska reservoirs

Fischer Secures Defense Wins, Nuclear Preparedness Overhaul Fischer announces University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Singers to perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration

Bill to Transfer Ownership of Swanson & Red Willow Reservoirs Heads to President Fischer Legislation to Give Tribal Colleges and Universities a Stronger Voice in Education Funding Heads to President’s Desk

Fischer Bill Ending Cuts to Railroad Benefits Heads to President Defense Bill Including Fischer Wins Heads to President

Fischer, Ricketts, Bacon, Flood, Smith Announce Selection of Offutt Air Force Base for New 95th Wing Fischer Announces University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Singers to Perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration

  

	Met with Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, to discuss how we can support Nebraska’s #1 industry and strengthen rural communities across our state.
Had a great conversation with Sean Duffy, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Transportation. We discussed how important robust infrastructure investment is for Nebraska and our nation.
	Enjoyed meeting with Doug Collins, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. We discussed how the Trump administration can provide the support Nebraska’s veterans deserve.
Great to hear from Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee for UN ambassador. We discussed her foreign policy priorities and how she will use her position to best represent our country’s interests.
	Met with Pete Hegseth to discuss his plan to equip our troops with everything they need to deter, fight, and win conflicts. It’s the only way to keep America safe, which is the first responsibility of our federal government.

Thank you for participating in the democratic process. Deb Fischer U.S. Senator for Nebraska