Dear Friend,

As your U.S. Senator, I want to keep you posted on the work I’m doing on your behalf in Nebraska and Washington. In this newsletter, you will find my most recent update. If you have comments or questions, please click here to send a message.

Urging President Trump to declare Nebraska wildfires a major disaster

As you know, recent wildfires burned up to 900,000 acres across Nebraska. In response, I led the Nebraska delegation in requesting that President Trump support Governor Pillen’s request for a major disaster declaration. This designation would unlock federal assistance resources to aid in wildfire relief efforts. Read our full letter below.

In the news:
Chadron Radio: Fischer, NE Delegation Urge Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfires in Letter to Trump
North Platte Post: Nebraska Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request Following Massive Wildfires

Good news: U.S. House approves year-round E15 bill

After years of fighting for year-round E15, I’m encouraged to see the House finally approve this effort. Though long overdue, this is a major step toward securing stability and certainty for American producers and consumers – without any government mandates.

From the Senate, I pushed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to debunk several common misconceptions about efforts to allow nationwide year-round E15. Administrator Zeldin confirmed:

• My E15 bill is NOT a mandate;
• We have had nationwide year-round E15 for 8 years through temporary administrative waivers, yet the sky did not fall;
• No refiners have closed because consumers had a choice to purchase E15 year-round.

Click below to watch.

 

In the news:
KETV: House passes bill to allow year-round E15 sales nationwide
KRVN: After a decade of effort, Fischer says E15 is closer than ever as she fights ‘misconceptions’ about ethanol
RFD-TV: House Passes Year-Round E15 Bill as Farm Groups Turn Focus to Opposition in Senate Fight

Honoring Nebraska law enforcement and fallen Nebraska State Patrol Trooper

Last year, we mourned the loss of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy, who served our communities for a decade. In the Senate, I was proud to cosponsor a resolution honoring his service and recognizing National Police Week. Thank you to Nebraska’s men and women in blue for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our people and state. Click here to read more.

In the news:
Chadron Radio: Fischer Honors Nebraska Law Enforcement During National Police Week

Outlining my defense priorities at Politico’s Security Summit

As a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I was pleased to join Politico’s Security Summit to discuss my defense priorities. I also discussed topics like my recent official visit to China, nuclear modernization, President Trump’s record $1.5 trillion defense budget request, and more. Click here to watch the full conversation.

Read my recent op-ed in the Omaha World-Herald

I recently returned from an official trip to China and let me tell you what was most on my mind while there: Nebraska. That’s why we brought up market access and non-tariff barriers for Nebraska farmers and ranchers who are being shut out of one of the largest consumer markets on earth. Click here to read the full op-ed.

Congratulating NASA’s Artemis II crew

I had the pleasure of visiting with NASA’s Artemis II crew following their ten-day trip around the moon last month. Having just traveled farther into space than any human in history, they have paved the way for us to establish a permanent presence on the moon!

Weekly columns

As you may know, I write a weekly column that is published on my website, posted across my social media, and distributed to newspapers across Nebraska. Catch up on my latest columns below. You may access a full archive, here.

• Backing Nebraska's Men and Women in Blue
• An Open Invitation to Serve Your State and Engage with Democracy
• Remember and Honor

It’s an honor to serve you in Congress. For timely updates on my work on behalf of Nebraska follow me on Facebookand X. As always, if you have any comments, questions, or ideas for me and my team, please do not hesitate to call, write, or click here to send a direct message.

Sincerely, Deb Fischer U.S. Senator for Nebraska