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Fischer, Senate Colleagues in Wall Street Journal: E15 Is a Net Positive In case you missed it: In the Wall Street Journal , U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) in setting the record straight on how…

WALL STREET JOURNAL: The Market Has Spoken: E15 Is a Net Positive By U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Pete Ricketts (R., Neb.) , Chuck Grassley (R., Iowa), Joni Ernst (R., Iowa), and Roger Marshall (R., Kan.) Wall Street Journal Read the piece below : Regarding your editorial " An Ethanol Extortion…

Keeping Nebraska Connected and Protected One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska's unique needs. This past week, I made sure a key federal decision-maker got to hear these needs firsthand. I was proud to welcome Federal…

Read my recent update from Congress 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…

Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag “Farmers, ranchers, and ag workers have some of the toughest jobs in the country,” Fischer said. “Right now, a struggling farm economy is making life even harder – and it weighs heavily on the minds of those who feed and fuel our…

Remember and Honor Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their life while serving this great nation. Since the end of the American Revolutionary War, more than 646,000 American troops have died in combat. Each of those lives was a world unto itself - a person…

Fischer in Omaha World-Herald: I recently got back from China. Here's how I advocated for Nebraska. In case you missed it: In the Omaha World-Herald , U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) detailed her recent official trip to China, during which she advocated for market access and the removal of…

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD: I recently got back from China. Here's how I advocated for Nebraska. Last week, I returned from an official congressional delegation trip to China. Four of my Senate colleagues and I traveled to Beijing and Shanghai to foster productive relationships with foreign leaders and…

An Open Invitation to Serve Your State and Engage with Democracy If you've ever visited Washington, D.C. as a Nebraskan, you may already know about one of our federal delegation's most cherished traditions. Every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., when both chambers of Congress are in session, all five…

Fischer Addresses Offutt Infrastructure Projects, POW/MIA Lab "We have airmen and civilians that are working out of a building originally built as a bomber factory in World War II."

Fischer Statement on House Approval of Year-Round E15 “After years of fighting for year-round E15, I am encouraged to see the House finally approve this effort today. Though long overdue, this is a major step toward securing stability and certainty for American producers and consumers – without any…

Fischer Honors Nebraska Law Enforcement During National Police Week “Last year, we mourned the loss of Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy, who served our communities for a decade,” Fischer said. “I was proud to cosponsor this Senate-passed resolution honoring his service and recognizing…

Not a Mandate: EPA Administrator on Fischer’s E15 Legislation "So, we basically had E15 year-round for eight years and the sky did not fall. Thank you, Administrator. It is about time to make permanent nationwide year-round E15 because consumers do deserve to have a choice at the gas station and an…

Fischer Takes on Regulation, Input Costs in Fertilizer Industry "Fertilizer availability and the prices are at the forefront of every farmer's mind across the country, and that includes my friends in Nebraska. For years, the United States has been reliant on foreign fertilizer production to meet…

Fischer, NE Delegation Urge Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfires in Letter to Trump "We write in support of Governor Jim Pillen’s request for a major disaster declaration, which followed wildfires that have broken out and forced evacuations, for the Nebraska counties of Arthur, Garden, Grant,…

At Politico’s Security Summit, Fischer Highlights Strategic Forces Priorities Also discusses China visit, Iran, defense funding WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, discussed her recent official visit to China, nuclear…

Arbor Day: Nebraska’s Gift to Planet Earth Most holidays commemorate a piece of history. We often remember a winning battle, the birth of a consequential leader, or the founding of a nation. But on the last Friday of April, we look to the future with hope and action. On Arbor Day , we plant trees…

Read my recent update from Congress 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.…

Political Violence is Not the Answer Back in September, I wrote about the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In the aftermath, I asked my fellow Nebraskans and Americans to settle our arguments the right way - by talking, not by picking up a weapon. Now, seven months later, I…

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…

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…

Arbor Day: Nebraska’s Gift to Planet Earth Most holidays commemorate a piece of history. We often remember a winning battle, the birth of a consequential leader, or the founding of a nation. But on the last Friday of April, we look to the future with hope and action. On Arbor Day, we plant trees…

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…

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…

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…

Fischer Presses Commerce Secretary on Plans to Deploy Remaining Broadband Funds to Nebraska WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on his plans to deploy the remaining $340 million in BEAD funds…

Fischer Probes NNSA, Defense Department on Nuclear Modernization "For the first time in our history, the United States faces the challenge of simultaneously deterring two nuclear peer adversaries. Russia and China continue to modernize and diversify their nuclear forces – with China modernizing at…

Fischer Applauds $100 Million Investment to Repair Gering-Fort Laramie Canal “This is a historic and much-needed investment to finally repair the irrigation tunnels that western Nebraska ag producers rely on,” said Fischer. “I’m pleased the Trump administration is utilizing funding from the Working…

Fischer Applauds E15 Waiver, Calls for Permanent Solution “I thank EPA Administrator Zeldin and the Trump administration for issuing another emergency waiver for E15 to be sold year-round across the country. This will undoubtedly bring some short-term relief to our farmers and ranchers, and ease…

ICYMI: Fischer Touts Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit In President Trump’s first term, Fischer secured the first and only nationwide Paid Family and Medical Leave policy by creating a tax credit in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Last July, when Republicans were crafting the Working…

Staying Nebraska Strong Over the last several days, we have been reminded how quickly life can change. Across Nebraska, wildfires are tearing through more than 800,000 acres and counting. Grasslands are turning to ash. Families are being forced to evacuate. Ranchers are watching fences burn and…

Commerce Committee Approves Fischer Bill to Protect American Satellites "Our adversaries are working around the clock to compromise our national security and leadership on the world stage. Those threats no longer come just from land or sea, but from beyond our stratosphere. This legislation…

Investing in Rural Health Care Last week, I wrote about my team-s work to secure federal tax dollars Nebraskans already sent to Washington to improve the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island. This week, I want to update you on my recent visit to Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill…

Fischer Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the North Platte Canteen Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the North Platte Canteen. She also urged her colleagues to support her North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act. The…

Fischer Cosponsors Ricketts’ Stop Insider Trading Act “Public trust in elected officials is essential to our democratic process, and those who sent us here deserve to know Members of Congress are not profiting from the positions they hold. The Stop Insider Trading Act ensures Members cannot use…

Nebraska’s National Guard is Always Ready, Always There While serving as Nebraska-s senior U.S. Senator, there are moments that remind me of how special Nebraskans are. Last week was one of them. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Nebraskans packed the gymnasium at Lincoln Northwest High School to send…

Fischer Introduces Bill to Reduce Unfunded Mandates, Spur Job Growth “The federal government has thrown unfunded mandates on businesses and local governments across the country for far too long. Overregulating has restrained job growth and created a bureaucracy that only hurts communities back…

Fischer Joins Agriculture Secretary Rollins, Nebraska Leaders to Survey Wildfire Damage “Today Secretary Rollins saw firsthand the scale of these wildfires and the devastation they brought to farmers and ranchers across Nebraska. Most importantly, she witnessed how our first responders and…

Read my recent update from Congress Dear Friend, As your U.S. Senator, I want to keep you updated 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.…

ICYMI: Fischer Highlights Affordable Child Care Bill Before Senate HELP Committee "Our bill not only reauthorizes this grant program — it modernizes it to reflect today’s childcare realities. It strengthens affordability for families while addressing the operational and workforce challenges…

Fischer Chairs First Appropriations Hearing "I’m grateful for the opportunity to focus on the “First Branch” of government. I’m also appreciative to Chair Collins and Leader Thune for their ongoing commitment to bring appropriations bills to the Senate floor. As a member of this Committee, I am…

Fischer Bill to Expedite Wildfire Disaster Relief Passes Senate Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Deb Fischer’s (R-NE) Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act to expedite ag producers’ access to federal disaster relief under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emergency…

Celebrating 80 Years of the North Platte Canteen Here in Nebraska, we reserve a special spot in our history and in our hearts for the North Platte Canteen. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Canteen, a remarkable legacy of service and compassion. Serving over 6 million soldiers from…

ICYMI: At CSIS, Fischer Outlines Strategic Forces Priorities “The world has changed. We live in a very dangerous world, the most dangerous since World War II."

A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports This past week, I had the pleasure of visiting Grand Island for an exciting occasion: the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport's new Snow Removal Equipment Building. It was a particularly special event to me because…

Fischer on Senate Floor: “Only U.S. Citizens Should Vote in U.S. Elections” Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) spoke on the Senate floor in support of the SAVE America Act, which she is a cosponsor of. The legislation would secure U.S. elections and protect citizens’ votes by requiring proof of…

TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOSHUA HAYNES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1709] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

SCARPER RIDGE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1605-S1609] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1565-S1566] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…