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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.
I rise to offer my heartfelt condolences to the victims and the families of the terrorist attack in Orlando. As a mother, my heart breaks for the parents of the victims. As an American, I share in a profound sense of sorrow for the loss of…
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. Corporal Adrian Robles…
I rise today to discuss the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule. Over the past year Nebraska's small business owners, retirees, insurance and financial professionals, and individuals in a wide range of other industries have expressed…
I rise today to discuss important legislation before the U.S. Senate this week--the combined Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill. As chairman of the Surface…
I rise today to honor the life of Officer Kerrie Orozco of the Omaha Police Department. This month will mark the 1-year anniversary of the officer's death. I would like to take a few minutes to remember her life and celebrate the legacy of…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3888
I rise today to discuss my amendment No. 3888. I am proud to join my colleagues from Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado to offer this bipartisan amendment. Our three States are signatories to the Republican River Compact, which allocates the…
We also appreciate Chairman Thune's interest in promoting freight improvement.
I am so pleased to be here in beautiful Scottsbluff, Nebraska for today's Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security field hearing.
Without it, manufacturers, agriculture producers, and businesses of all sizes cannot offer their products domestically or around the world.
Thank you also for your leadership in securing passage of the FAA reauthorization bill.
A robust transportation system requires well-maintained roads, bridges, railways, and highways to bring our goods to market.
I was proud to work with my colleagues on this bipartisan legislation and usher in the first multi-year transportation bill in over a decade.
With the passage of the FAST Act, states and localities will now have certainty to plan and implement projects for the next 5 years.
I was pleased to be appointed as a member of the Highway Bill Conference Committee, which worked to combine the House and the Senate versions in order to craft that final bill.
Thank you again, Senator Fischer for your leaderships both in the Nebraska Unicameral and now in the United States Senate providing improved road funding for the State of Nebraska and now the entire country.
Accomplishing a long-term highway bill was one of my key goals since joining the United States Senate, and I am proud to see this victory achieved for the American people.
Western Nebraska values safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure, which is critical to the local economy.
It's a real testament to our Congressional leaders' commitment to infrastructure.
The message from Nebraskans was loud and clear: Our businesses, consumers and families wanted a long-term highway bill.
So our military efforts, though, are focused entirely on ISIL, not the chaos that is happening in the entire country?
as a proud alumnae of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), I congratulate the UNL women's bowling team on an outstanding season. The UNL bowling program has a long history of excellence and success. During the program's history, the…
I rise today 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. Throughout this…
I further 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. Without…
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