Deb Fischer

Fischer Applauds over $43M in Federal Investments for Nebraska Rail “Nebraska’s rail infrastructure supports our strong state economy and connects our world-class products to the rest of the country. These investments will modernize our rail system and provide much-needed safety improvements. As…

Connecting Nebraskans to Opportunity Hearing directly from Nebraskans and seeing the challenges facing our communities firsthand helps me better advocate for our state in Washington. That's why I spend much of my time traveling Nebraska and meeting folks in their communities. During a recent visit,…

Fischer Welcomes U.S. Energy Secretary, EXIM CEO to Elk Creek “I've long pushed to bring critical mineral production and processing back to the United States. I could not be prouder to see Nebraska leading the way in securing America’s energy dominance. I appreciate the administration’s focus on…

Fischer, Energy Secretary Talk Biofuels with Ag Industry “E15 is one of the most direct ways we can provide relief at the pump. Secretary Wright understands a diverse energy mix of oil, gas, renewables, nuclear, and biofuels makes the United States stronger and more resilient during market…

NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH: Investing in North Platte Nebraska remains competitive when it stays connected. Every mile of highway, stretch of rail, and foot of runway connects Nebraska communities to new opportunities. Investing in infrastructure across our state - in towns like North Platte - is what…

SCOTTSBLUFF STAR-HERALD: Investing in Nebraska’s Panhandle In Nebraska's Panhandle, every runway, road, and waterway plays a role in keeping people connected and communities moving forward. When we prioritize this infrastructure, we invest in Western Nebraska's future. That is why I have…

Supporting the Officers Who Keep Nebraska Safe Imagine your child's school receives a suspicious message, a small business owner notices someone lingering on their security camera footage, or you see a concerning post in a community Facebook group. On their own, these pieces of information might…

Protecting Nebraskans While Encouraging Innovation When meeting with Nebraskans, I often receive questions about artificial intelligence, or AI, and data centers. I understand the curiosity surrounding these issues, because these topics dominate the news cycle nearly every day. AI is technology…

Fischer on Senate Floor: Pass the Farm Bill WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Agricultural Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill. Earlier this month, the Senate Agriculture Committee…

Fischer Votes for Ricketts’ Stop Insider Trading Act “Senator Ricketts has tackled insider trading to rebuild public trust and make sure Congress plays by the rules. I was proud to cosponsor and vote for this bill. Chuck Schumer, meanwhile, rallied Senate Democrats against it despite claiming to…

Fischer Makes the Case for Golden Dome During Subcommittee Hearing Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, convened a hearing for an update on Golden Dome, the multi-layer missile defense system being developed for the United…

Fischer Votes to Protect Consumers from Data Center Energy Costs “We’ve heard concerns from Americans across the country about the impact data centers could have on their energy bills. Senator Husted has worked hard to address this, but Senate Democrats put politics over a real solution. I was…

Fischer Statement on Gregory Ibach USDA Nomination “Congratulations to Greg on another well-deserved nomination. Having worked with Greg over the years, I know he will bring his experience and expertise to USDA at a time when farm country truly needs it. I look forward to working with him and…

Investing in Nebraska’s Health and Safety I often write about using my role in the U.S. Senate to advocate for Nebraska. It's why I joined the Senate Appropriations Committee - the panel that manages the federal government's spending. Here, I help craft the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund…

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5016-S5017] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Senate Passes Fischer Satellite Defense Bill “The threat foreign adversaries pose to our satellite infrastructure cannot be overstated,” Fischer said. “Countries like China and Russia are constantly trying to infiltrate our networks and get ahead. I am thankful my colleagues understand the…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]…

Thanking Our Unsung Heroes: America’s Truck Drivers This week, we celebrated the millions of workers who move the food, fuel, supplies, and goods that keep our country running: our truck drivers. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week reminds us to thank those who undertake one of our economy's…

Fischer Receives Equipment Manufacturers Champion of Industry Award "Manufacturing is a cornerstone of the U.S. workforce and economy. I’m honored to receive this award again and proud of what we can accomplish when we work together. I’ll continue fighting in Congress for our manufacturers who lead…

Fischer Statement on Judge Rossiter’s Senior Status Announcement “Judge Robert Rossiter has served Nebraska with distinction in this role for a decade. His tenure on the federal bench has been defined by integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law. Nebraska is better…

Fischer, Ricketts Applaud Grant Funding for Bellevue Public Schools “This is wonderful news for Bellevue and a great way for the department to return federal investments to military communities. Offutt has brought thousands of families to the region, and this grant will improve the learning…

Fischer Statement on House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill “Russia’s financial backers must pay a price for enabling Putin’s barbaric atrocities against sovereign Ukraine. I was proud to support this bill in the Senate and encouraged to see it pass the House. Now that it will soon become law, we…

Fischer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Hiring, Retention of High-Skilled Doctors “Hiring and retaining skilled physicians is a serious challenge within the VA and it needs to be addressed now. Giving the VA flexibility to retain medical professionals will help it compete with…

ICYMI: Fischer Urges Long-Term Funding For Golden Dome “We have to have not just the buy-in from Congress to support our military and the defense of this country, but the buy-in from the people of this country as well. That goes back to having them understand the threats, understand the needs, and…

Fischer Votes to Advance Farm Bill, Secures Year-Round Sale of E15 “We are one step closer to getting a full Farm Bill done for producers in Nebraska, and across the country. I am proud to have led the effort to get E15 included in this strong, bipartisan bill, and secure many of my top priorities…

25 Years Later, We Still Remember Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world stood still. Most of us remember where we were when we saw the Twin Towers burning on our television screens. We will never forget the images of blazing skyscrapers, a smoldering Pentagon, or a scarred…

A Summer Tradition: The Nebraska State Fair This week, I visited the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. It's an event I've loved since childhood for its 11 days of concerts, livestock shows, exhibits and food. It is truly the best of Nebraska. No trip to the State Fair is complete without…

After Fischer Push, NTIA Announces New Round of Broadband Funding “The BEAD program is essential to getting all of Nebraska connected to broadband. I have worked for years to help build this program into something that can truly help rural areas. I’m thankful NTIA answered our call to make…

ICYMI: Fischer Makes Case for Strong, Modern U.S. Nuclear Deterrent on Atlantic Council Podcast “We always want our adversaries—we want everyone—to wake up every morning and say, ‘Not today. We are not going to do anything against the United States. Not today. Too risky.’”

A Shared Commitment to Service Whether it's caring for our nation's veterans, helping a neighbor in need, or defending our freedom, Nebraskans understand the importance of serving those around them. Over the past several days, that commitment was on full display across our state. I was proud to…

Fischer in the Lincoln Journal Star: Take advantage of this real solution to paid family leave Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) penned an op-ed in the Lincoln Journal Star encouraging Nebraskans to capitalize on her Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit, made permanent through the Working Families Tax…

LINCOLN JOURNAL-STAR: Take advantage of this real solution to paid family leave By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) Lincoln Journal-Star Read the piece below : Imagine working for a mom-and-pop store in the Haymarket and you're expecting a new baby or need to care for a sick family member. Your boss…

Investing in Communities Across Nebraska Now that Congress has adjourned for its August work period, I'm doing what I enjoy most - get out and travel across our great state. Last week alone brought meetings with local officials, small business owners, volunteers, veterans, first responders, and…

Fischer Introduces Legislation Addressing Excessive Trucking Lawsuits “These decisions are not being driven by the law, and we need to set the record straight. Federal standards are drafted for the safety of drivers and others on the road. These regulations should be consistent across states, and…

Fischer Welcomes VA Secretary in Omaha Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) for a tour of the Omaha VA Medical Center and the Sarpy County VA Clinic.

Fischer Applauds USDA Announcement of $37M for Agricultural Research Service Facility at UNL “This is great news for UNL and the future of the ARS facility. Over the years, I have worked hard to secure over $70 million dollars in federal investments for this project. I thank Secretary Brooke…

Restoring a Promise to the Winnebago People As we celebrate America's 250 th birthday this year, we are reminded of the ideals that define our nation: that all citizens possess unalienable rights and deserve equal treatment under the law. These principles, rooted in the Declaration of Independence…

ICYMI: Fischer Speaks at North Platte Airport Terminal Ribbon Cutting After Securing $17M for Project Fischer helped secure $10 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and $7 million though her role on the Senate Appropriations Committee for the project.

Fischer Secures Return of Over $10.3M to Nebraskans from the Federal Government in 2026 … So Far “One of the most important parts of my job as Nebraska’s senator is cutting through the bureaucratic red tape. I’m so fortunate to have great staff across the state who work hard every day to get folks…

A Tradition of Service: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy From our rolling Sandhills to the Missouri River Valley and everywhere in between, Nebraskans are bound by a set of exceptional values: hard work, determination, and above all, a natural tendency to serve those around us. Seeing this value in…

Fischer Votes for Sanctioning Russia Act “The Kremlin’s war machine runs on the money it makes from selling cheap oil and gas to countries like China, India, and Brazil who then profit by reselling Russian energy at a markup. It is long overdue for these enablers to pay a price. The Sanctioning…

Fischer Statement on Democrats Blocking the Farm Bill in Committee “This is a massive disservice to producers and communities across the country. I certainly hope they wake up and realize the pain this will inflict on American families.”

Fischer Applauds Release of Treasury, IRS Guidance on Her Permanent Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit “The Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit is a first of its kind policy that gives working families flexibility as they care for their loved ones. The guidance released today gives…

Why Connectivity Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI When Nebraskans sent me to the U.S. Senate, I sought to serve on committees that address important matters back home, and I was able to secure a seat on the powerful Commerce Committee. It has one of the broadest portfolios, including…

Fischer in Fox News: The left’s war on the Senate and Supreme Court puts our republic at risk In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, penned an op-ed in Fox News calling for a renewed commitment to preserving America’s institutions.…

Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks "As AI use and downstream applications of AI continue to grow, demand for reliable, high-speed, high-capacity networks will also grow."

ICYMI: Fischer Joins “America Reports” on FOX News "I think the more that Americans learn about what a so-called Democratic socialist is, they're going to reject that."

FOX NEWS: The left's war on the Senate and Supreme Court puts our republic at risk By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) Fox News Read the piece below : The Democratic Socialists of America recently rolled out a policy platform wrapped in delusional promises - free government-run healthcare, the…

ICYMI: Fischer Joins “Mornings with Maria” on FOX Business "I think it's just unconscionable that Democrats didn't advance the National Defense Authorization Act. You know, this takes care of our military men and women. They turned their backs on our military men and women. They would not even move…

Honoring Our Korean War Veterans On July 27, our nation pauses to observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the 1953 signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Nearly 55,000 Nebraskans answered the call to serve during the Korean War, leaving their families and…