Ricketts, Kaine Introduce Bill to Bolster AUKUS Cooperation
compliance with non-proliferation commitments under the MTCR. BACKGROUND . The license-free environment established under AUKUS has enabled
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Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
repair or replacement of current permanent fencing structures. BACKGROUND Virtual fencing technology allows for controlled cattle placement through
Fischer Celebrates Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen
president to be signed into law. Background: The North Platte Canteen was a volunteer war effort
Ricketts Introduces Resolution Designating May as Renewable Fuels Month
innovators can continue delivering value to American consumers.” BACKGROUND Nebraska is a national leader in biofuel production, consistently
Ricketts Introduces MARKET Act to Protect Agriculture Exports from Communist China
agricultural exports in markets outside of China. BACKGROUND Nebraska is the nation’s fifth largest agricultural exporter, with
Ricketts Votes to Advance Landmark, Bipartisan Digital Asset Market Structure Legislation
that has helped curb crypto ATM scams.” Background The CLARITY Act establishes clear, enforceable guardrails for digital asset
Ricketts Introduces the Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act to Strengthen Rural Banks
findings no later than a year after enactment. BACKGROUND Rural communities rely on their local institutions to provide
Ricketts, Fetterman Introduce FAIR Labels Act to Protect Beef, Require Transparent Labeling for Plant-Based Protein Products
cultivated protein or plant-based alternative protein products. BACKGROUND Currently, cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alterative protein
Fischer Chairs Hearing on Golden Dome, Missile Defense Posture
update on the Defense of Guam. Background Today’s hearing was convened by the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Ricketts Introduces the Sound Science Act to Increase Transparency, Strengthen Science for Regulated Chemicals
under EPA’s Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals. BACKGROUND Currently, the Toxic Substances Control Act lacks consistent risk
Fischer Welcomes USDA Announcement to Relocate Research Project to Clay Center
working with them to advance Nebraska’s priorities." Background USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced
Fischer to Treasury Secretary: We Need IRS Guidance for Success of PFML Tax Credit
hope to issue guidance the early this summer. Background Today’s hearing was convened by the Senate Appropriations
Fischer Questions Ag Secretary on Wildfire Disaster Assistance, Improving FSA Processes
they're not strung up in bureaucracy. Background : The hearing was convened by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Commerce Committee Approves Fischer Bill to Protect American Satellites
harm from having a foot in our networks.” Background The Secure Space Act prohibits the Federal Communications Commission
Ricketts, Kim to Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech
long haul.” Key provisions of theMATCH Actinclude: BACKGROUND TheMATCH Actaddresses two primary issues: Entity-Based Gaps, which allow
Ricketts Introduces PLOT Act to Combat Communist China’s Ownership of American Farmland
Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) to: BACKGROUND Under theAgricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act(AFIDA), foreign entities
Ricketts Issues Statement on EPA’s E15 Announcement
make year-round, nationwide E10 and E15 permanent.” BACKGROUND As Governor of Nebraska, Ricketts made repeated requests
Fischer Applauds E15 Waiver, Calls for Permanent Solution
choice they deserve.” See the EPA announcement here . Background Fischer has been a staunch advocate for the year
Fischer Bill to Expedite Wildfire Disaster Relief Passes Senate
have more security and stability because of it. Background The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration
Fischer Introduces Bill to Reduce Unfunded Mandates, Spur Job Growth
taxpayers and local communities from hidden regulatory burdens.” Background In 1995, the UMRA was signed into
Ricketts Celebrates Senate Passage of the 21ST Century ROAD to Housing ACT
bipartisan. It should be signed into law.” BACKGROUND The21st Century ROAD to Housing Actincludes seven bills
Ricketts, Cortez Masto Introduce the Elevate ACT to Unlock Capital for Small Companies
House unanimously. Bill text can be foundhere. BACKGROUND In 2012, Congress passed theJumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Actto
Ricketts Introduces Package to MAKE Housing MORE Affordable for Nebraskans
February 2026. Bill text can be foundhere. BACKGROUND Currently, the average age of a first-time homebuyer
Ricketts Urges Prudential Regulators to Improve the Ability of Smaller Banks to Participate in the Mortgage Market at Senate Banking Hearing
Kyle Hauptmann, Chairman, National Credit Union Administration. Background On February 5, 2026, Sen. Rickettssent a letterwith Rep. Flood
Passed by Senate Commerce Committee: Fischer’s MAP for Broadband Funding Act
keep pushing to get it signed into law.” Background : The MAP for Broadband Funding Act provides fresh oversight