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Debra Lynelle Fischer is a United States Senator from Nebraska, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Fischer has focused on various legislative issues, particularly in agriculture and military matters. She has been an advocate for rural development and has worked on policies to support Nebraska's agricultural economy. Additionally, Fischer has served on several Senate committees, contributing to discussions on national security and veterans' affairs.
in the 116th Congress, I am once again chairing the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, which oversees our nuclear forces. Over the coming months, I will be coming to the floor to discuss specific components…
today I would like to recognize Julie Brooker, my central Nebraska director of constituent services who retired at the end of February. Julie Brooker's service in the U.S. Senate began in 1997 and has spanned three U.S. Senators from…
I thank my colleague from Nebraska for his words and recognizing the importance of the University of Nebraska to our State as an economic engine of the State, as an institution that draws on the strengths of the State of Nebraska, and…
I rise today because in 1869, 150 years ago, the Nebraska Legislature unanimously passed and our Governor signed legislation that established the University of Nebraska. The Morrill-Land Grant Colleges Act, signed into law by President…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection…
I have a request for one committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…
I rise to voice my full support for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, offered by my colleague from Nebraska. Today's vote on this important bill is going to give every Member of the Senate a chance to show America where one…
I rise today to support the Air Force's plan to expand the 386 operational squadrons. Since the earliest days of flight, the United States has been an aviation leader. From the time of the U.S. Army Air Corps through today's modern U.S…
I offer my thanks and appreciation to the chairman of the committee, Senator Murkowski, and the ranking member, Senator Manchin, for the work they have done on this lands package. They have tried their best to bring to the forefront a…
I rise today to announce the reintroduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act, more commonly known as the BUILD Act. After the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, the Consumer Financial Protection…
I rise to speak about the Trump administration's decision to suspend compliance with the Intermediate- Range Nuclear Forces--or, the INF--Treaty and begin the process of withdrawing from this accord. Signed in 1987, the INF Treaty banned…
I rise to discuss challenges that influence nearly every component of our day-to-day lives and the opportunity to address these challenges in the 116th Congress. No matter who you are, where you live, or your level of income, every one of…
I rise to address the state of our military readiness. We live in an uncertain world, one that is perhaps more unstable than at any time since the end of the Cold War. As Russia increases its belligerence abroad and China invests millions…
I rise to discuss the state of our national defense. First, I want to recognize the brave Americans who were killed in a suicide attack in Syria today. Our deepest sympathies are with the families of those killed and the injured. We are so…
I rise today in support of the thousands of people who will travel to our Nation's Capital this week to join us in the March for Life. Marching proudly among them will be many, many Nebraskans--families, neighbors, student organizations…
I rise today to deliver a message to the hard-working agriculture producers in Nebraska and across America who feed the world. At the end of last Congress, the House and Senate came together and passed a 5-year farm bill that provided the…
actions such as restrictions on public rallies, meetings, and demonstrations, not to mention the arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition figures and civil society activists, undermine a fully inclusive and democratic electoral…
We expect the DRC to hold elections on December 23, 2018 and that President Kabila will not run for re-election.
my top policy priority will be supporting a credible process that enables the Congolese people to peacefully and democratically elect their next president on December 23, 2018.
a peaceful, democratic transfer of power is a critical step for creating an environment that will support improvements to the DRC's stability, governance, and the rule of law.
I rise today to recognize the service of my longtime staff member and dear friend, Dusty Vaughan. After 14 years of service, he is turning a new page in what has been an impressive and dedicated career of service to the people of Nebraska…
I rise today to continue my tributes to the current generation of Nebraska men and women who have lost their lives defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of these Nebraskans has a special story to tell. Today I will recall the…
I rise today in support of the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. In the Senate, the Constitution grants us a solemn responsibility to provide advice and consent to the President's…
Yes, we believe that comprehensive Federal legislation is needed to help protect consumers.
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