Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks
dollars in network deployment in recent years. Various federal broadband programs have also provided billions to support targeted
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Ricketts Supports Ending CAFE Standards to Lower Automobile Costs for Nebraskan Farmers and Consumers
raising penalties again, I support permanently repealing the Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. Nebraskans will have … costly, outdated CAFE program and put consumers–not federal regulators–back in the driver’s seat when
Fischer Questions Hegseth, Caine on Munitions Stockpiles
lack of shared risk between the federal government and the private sector. I think
Fischer, Thune, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Mapping
Providers (MAP) Act of 2026 to improve the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband mapping process. “We need … critical to build on our progress to make federal broadband investments as effective and efficient as possible
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Combatting Fraud, Waste and Abuse Will Preserve Our Nation
learned of extensive fraud and abuse. A federal prosecutor found that at least half of the Medicaid funding … bipartisan bill to increase transparency on improper federal payments. Improper payments are when the government overpays or underpays
VIDEO: Combatting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
learned of extensive fraud and abuse. “A federal prosecutor said that at least half of the Medicaid funding … bipartisan bill to increase transparency on improper federal payments. “Improper payments are when the government overpays, underpays
Fischer Wildfire Disaster Assistance Bill Becomes Law
Nebraska Cattlemen and the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation. Background The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration … beginning the recovery process without a guarantee of federal help. The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act addresses these
Fischer Applauds $22M Grant for Gage County Infrastructure Improvement
public, the NDOT Infrastructure Hub, and Nebraska's federal delegation for helping make this project possible. This award … what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal partners work together.” Background This BUILD grant funding will
Ricketts, Senate Republicans Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force
Force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. It will also identify vulnerabilities in existing systems
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: 250 Years of the American Dream
through tax-free savings without losing eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These
VIDEO: Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
through tax-free savings, without losing eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and supplemental security income. “These
VIDEO: Making the Good Life Affordable for All Nebraskans
through tax-free savings without losing eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. “These
Fischer, NE Delegation Urge Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Storms
they recover from these storms. We encourage the federal government to join with the state in their ongoing
To the President’s Desk: Fischer Bill to Expedite Wildfire Disaster Relief
Improvement Act to expedite ag producers’ access to federal disaster relief under the U.S. Department of Agriculture … Nebraska Cattlemen and the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation. Craig Uden, President, Nebraska Cattlemen, said, “We cannot overstate
Ricketts Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Bank-Fintech Partnerships
would: Direct the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency … Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to conduct a comprehensive study on partnerships between fintech companies, banks, and credit unions
Senate Passes Fischer Broadband Map Oversight Bill
Broadband Funding Act , to make sure the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Broadband Funding Map is working effectively … bipartisan, commonsense bill will help ensure that all federal agencies are working together to close the digital divide
ICYMI: Fischer Joins “Mornings with Maria” to Talk Reconciliation, FISA
Committee tasked with funding all functions of the federal government
Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
Mexico and across the country can access federal funding for virtual fencing technology, helping them manage livestock more
Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag
National Pork Producers, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Corn Growers Association, the Nebraska Cattlemen, the Nebraska … Farm Bureau Federation, the Agricultural Retailers Association, the Nebraska Cooperative Council, the Nebraska Farmers Union, the Nebraska Corn
Ricketts Introduces Resolution Designating May as Renewable Fuels Month
Energy, and Fuels America. Kurt Kovarik, VP of Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America said , “Clean Fuels
Fischer Honors Nebraska Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Fischer’s Work with Nebraska’s Law Enforcement : Federal investments As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee … funding Fischer secured this year. With federal funding Fischer secured in 2024, the Omaha Police Department was able
Ricketts Introduces the Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act to Strengthen Rural Banks
Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act would: Direct the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Office of the Comptroller … Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to: Identify methods
Fischer Takes on Regulation, Input Costs in Fertilizer Industry
project. FISCHER: We're hearing some discussions around federal investments. So, what types of safeguards do you believe … FISCHER: Do you worry about regulations, federal regulations, local regulations? Have you had to deal with
Fischer, NE Delegation Urge Major Disaster Declaration for Wildfires in Letter to Trump
many times in previous years. We encourage the federal government to join with the state in their ongoing
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Happy Beef Month, Nebraska!
strong partnership between the USDA and state and federal leaders. From day one, they have listened and been