Deb Fischer

I rise this evening to speak about tax reform, which is so important for families in Nebraska and throughout this country. The last time Congress comprehensively reformed the Tax Code was in 1986, and we all agree it is long overdue. My…

I rise today to speak about the National Defense Authorization Act. The process of negotiating the annual defense bill is one that has a long and important history on Capitol Hill. This afternoon, the Senate voted to pass a conference…

As a cattle rancher, I thank you for your respect to my privacy.

Not only will this help boost productivity, but advancements in digital analytics can improve how we feed our communities and conserve our natural resources.

I rise today to share my strong support for Steve Grasz, who has been nominated by President Trump to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The junior Senator from Nebraska and I asked Nebraskans to express…

I rise today to recognize the men and women of the Nebraska National Guard. For more than 150 years, the Nebraska National Guard has been protecting our State and keeping our Nation safe. Established in 1854, the Guard predates the…

Thank you for convening today's hearing to discuss the importance of technology and innovation that's driving the development of the Internet of Things across all sectors of our economy.

what that says is roughly 30 percent of our farmers are not getting access to that type of technology.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m. on Monday, November 6; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (At…

although nearly half of those graduating from law school are women, only about a third of the Federal judges are female. This week, we had the honor of adding three more. I rise to congratulate these three successful women because their…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:35 p.m., adjourned until Monday, November 6, 2017, at 3 p.m…

Thank you, Madam Chairman, and thanks to the panel today.

the RFS is the law until 2022.

I rise today to recognize two Nebraskans who are retiring after long careers of service to the American people: the Honorable Lyle E. Strom and the Honorable William J. Riley. Both of these judges have spent years upholding the rule of…

If confirmed, what would you do to ensure that these mandates are completed?

I rise today to speak on the Defense authorization bill. Congress has passed this bipartisan legislation every year for the past 55 years. Once again, this year, the Senate is debating this critical legislation to provide our men and women…

16 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our Nation unites once again to honor the Americans killed on that horrific day. Our minds are filled with the haunting images of the burning towers, the crumbling structure of…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering September 11 and Recognizing STRATCOM

I have 6 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 ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Colorado…

I come to the floor today to discuss the growing threat from North Korea. Last month, the North Koreans conducted two intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, tests. The first came as our Nation celebrated its Independence Day. The…

I ask unanimous consent that with respect to H.R. 2430, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise to continue my tribute to Nebraska's heroes and the current generation of men and women who lost their lives defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of these Nebraskans has a special story to tell.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. today for the weekly conference meetings. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:32 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding…