U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebr.)
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Senator Fischer urges stronger US-Taiwan ties amid tensions with China
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) addressed the Senate on September 4, 2025, urging lawmakers to reinforce the United States’ collaboration with Indo-Pacific partners, specifically Taiwan.
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Senator Deb Fischer meets Nebraskans across state during August work period
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) spent the August work period traveling across Nebraska, meeting with residents and discussing local issues.
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Fischer, Ag Secretary Rollins meet with Nebraska delegation at UNL research center
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met with Nebraska’s congressional delegation and agricultural stakeholders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center...
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Fischer opens public comment portal for Universal Service Fund feedback
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer has announced the opening of a public comment portal for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group on her official website.
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Fischer secures $18 million for Nebraska health care facility upgrades
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured $18 million in funding for health care facility improvements in Nebraska.
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Fischer, Cortez Masto introduce bill on oversight of FCC’s broadband funding map
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced the Modernization, Accountability, and Planning (MAP) for Broadband Funding Act.
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Fischer secures over $200M in defense funding for Nebraska bases and national programs
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she advanced more than $200 million in funding for defense programs at both the national level and in Nebraska.
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Fischer discusses Russian aggression and Senate appropriations process on FOX Business
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees, appeared on FOX Business’s “Mornings with Maria” to discuss recent efforts to address Russia’s actions in Ukraine and ongoing work on Senate...
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Fischer responds to Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger announcement
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Commerce Committee, commented on the recently announced merger agreement between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. “Headquartered in Omaha and employing over 5,000 Nebraskans, Union...
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Senator Fischer advances over $60M for Nebraska infrastructure and firefighting
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she has advanced over $60 million in funding to support infrastructure projects and firefighting capabilities across Nebraska.
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Fischer advances over $18M funding for Nebraska's water infrastructure projects
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she has advanced over $18 million in funding for water infrastructure projects in Nebraska.
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Senator Fischer addresses need for electric vehicle contributions to Highway Trust Fund
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) engaged with key transportation leaders regarding the contribution of electric vehicles (EVs) to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF).
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Fischer secures over $9M for Nebraska safety improvements
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of over $9 million for key safety projects in Nebraska.
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Fischer advances $5 million for Nebraska's research institutions
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of $5 million for Nebraska's research institutions.
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Fischer announces release of education funds after advocacy effort
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced that the U.S. Department of Education will release funds, including those for 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
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Fischer secures $54.3M funding for Offutt AFB; advances veteran support measures
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced $54.3 million in funding for military construction projects at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.
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Fischer discusses bipartisan She DRIVES Act on CBS Mornings
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Tammy Duckworth appeared on 'CBS Mornings' to discuss their bipartisan initiative, the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act.
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Fischer supports Omaha VA hospital's inclusion in five-year development plan
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) expressed approval of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to include the Omaha VA hospital project in their Five Year Development Plan.
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Fischer secures key defense funding provisions benefiting Nebraska's Offutt Air Force Base
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves as a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chairs the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has announced securing key provisions for Nebraska, Offutt Air Force Base, and U.S. service...
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Fischer secures key provisions in FY 2026 NDAA
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has secured key provisions in the Senate's Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).