Fischer Announces Over $35M for NE Military Infrastructure in Funding Bill; Urges Senate Passage

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she has secured $35.8 million for three national security projects in the state of Nebraska. “National security is one of my top priorities in Congress, and Nebraska plays a critical role in the defense of our country,” Fischer said. “These investments give the DPAA, Offutt Air Force Base, and the Nebraska Air National Guard the resources to better execute their missions.” This funding was included in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2027 released by the Senate Appropriations Committee today. The bill now awaits consideration by the Senate. The projects included are as follows : $25 million to construct a new laboratory for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA): Supports the construction of a new laboratory, allowing DPAA to continue their sacred mission of identifying the remains of fallen servicemembers. $6.8 million to plan and design a Supply Storage Facility at Offutt Air Force Base : Supports infrastructure for the new Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC). $4 million to plan and design a new parking ramp at Lincoln Air National Guard Base: Supports the repair and expansion of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s parking ramp. See full bill text here . ###