Deb Fischer

I was very, very happy to see that Nebraska received a $25 million TIGER Grant for the Lincoln South Beltway Project.

Knowing that those resources are going to be there, that we don't have to depend on a grant to be able to take care of those roads and bridges, is a key component for us.

I have 8 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I rise to pay tribute to a great public servant who passed away last night, former Member of Congress and Nebraska Governor Charley Thone. I think the Omaha World-Herald summed up his outlook well: Official biographies list Thone's first…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sasse). Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Charley Thone

Thank you, Chairman Rounds and Ranking Member Booker, for convening today's legislative hearing on important bipartisan legislation that would ensure common sense policies prevail for our farmers, our ranchers, and our livestock markets.

Since my first day in Congress I have worked with my Senate colleagues to promote policies that enable our ag producers to prosper, while also safeguarding our environment.

The bill before us today, the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or the FARM Act, would provide greater certainty for ag producers.

I rise today in support of the bill before us, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. This bill is a product of a multiyear, bipartisan process. It is the result of stakeholder input, multiple legislative…

Do you agree with the NPR's assessment that the 'escalate to de-escalate' strategy reflects Russian doctrine?

If we could gear this back to some worldwide threats that we're facing as a country.

I see them as being able to stretch current tax dollars so we can move forward with infrastructure projects.

It is Nebraska's birthday, and I am pleased to be here.

Are you committed to making the necessary investments to ensure that we meet the Department of Defense's requirements and the objectives described in the Nuclear Posture Review?

I would really appreciate your sense of urgency because, as we all know, the Russians were in violation 4 years ago on that treaty.

I happen to believe that our missile defense system provides really an immense capability, and the expansion of that system is going to help us to continue to defend the Homeland as this threat increases.

we have an opportunity before us today to fund key priorities that we all agree are important. The American people elected all of us to do a job, and that job is to provide for the most important functions of our government. For far too…

I rise this evening to call up and pass a resolution recognizing the commissioning of the USS Omaha. This weekend, the USS Omaha is scheduled to be commissioned in the United States Navy as one of our newest Independence Class Littoral…

over my time in public service, I have been committed to supporting commonsense, pro-life measures that offer empathy for women and for unborn children. Too often, women experience despair and pain and judgment from others during unplanned…

EPA's back to basics agenda has resulted in economic viability across the Nation, while still ensuring the EPA's primary mission of protecting our environment is upheld.

But, sir, my issue here is with the district office, it is with the district office that has had six different permit review teams, that has spent 8 years in reviewing this project that has cost local taxpayers $5 million.

And I would appreciate that, because it affects the base, it affects national security, it affects our local communities.

I commit to work with you to ensure that the United States engages its international partners, the U.N., and the DRC Government to support the conduct of peaceful, inclusive, timely, and credible elections in 2018.

If confirmed, I will encourage the Government of Morocco to continue to respect internationally recognized workers' rights consistent with its laws and the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement.

The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is a reflection of our values and national security interests.