U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebr.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebr.)
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Fischer votes for resolution to keep federal government open
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska has issued a statement following her vote in favor of a funding resolution intended to keep the federal government operational.
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Senator Fischer highlights bipartisan effort to improve child care access in Nebraska
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) has outlined her support for the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act, emphasizing its potential to address child care challenges facing Nebraska families.
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Senator Deb Fischer details approach on federal spending priorities for Nebraska
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) has outlined her approach to government spending, emphasizing a focus on targeted investments for Nebraska and efforts to cut what she describes as wasteful expenditures.
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Support grows for Fischer’s bipartisan bill on modernizing federal childcare grants
A bipartisan bill to reauthorize and modernize the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) has received support from a range of organizations.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill aiming to update federal child care funding
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation aimed at reauthorizing and updating the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), a key federal program that helps working families access child care.
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Nebraska lawmakers back governor's call for disaster aid after August storms
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, along with Representatives Mike Flood, Don Bacon, and Adrian Smith, have formally supported Governor Jim Pillen’s request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that struck Nebraska...
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Fischer urges bipartisan support for FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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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.