Deb Fischer

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 7, 2016, at 2 p.m., in room SH-219 of the Hart Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 7, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

This committee has expressed concerns about how the NRC's use of subjective qualitative factors, as opposed to objective quantitative factors, can erode the Backfit Rule.

Response to written questions submitted to Hon. Peter Neffenger by: Hon. Deb Fischer

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 would certainly hope we could get responses in a more timely manner, and not just before you are going to show up before the Committee for a hearing.

it is an honor to pay tribute to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia was a staunch defender of the Constitution who, above all, sought to uphold the original meaning of its text. He steadfastly adhered to his oath of office…

We need to ensure that our infrastructure is safe and secure for the future.

I rise today to discuss a bipartisan bill that ensures all Americans can access 911 in emergencies. In December of 2013, Kari Hunt was attacked in her Texas hotel room. As this was unfolding, her 9-year-old daughter tried desperately to…

I believe that broadband services should be available to all Americans no matter where they live, in rural and urban areas alike.

I really appreciate it, and if I can help in any way with that, I would like to----

I'm concerned that the FCC seems to be picking winners and losers in the market.

Can you assure me that every reasonable effort will be made to find a channel for those low-power television stations so that they do not have to go off the air?

I would hope this committee would take note of that and possibly look at legislation that will help the FCC in recognizing state laws in the future when we have these issues come up.

I rise to congratulate Nebraska's beef producers for continuing to reach new areas of the world with our very high-quality American beef. Earlier this month it was announced that WR Reserve, a beef-processing plant in Hastings, NE, will…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 25, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen…

I wish to take a moment to speak today on a bipartisan pipeline safety bill that will soon be considered by the full Senate. Last December, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed legislation to strengthen pipeline safety across…

I rise today to continue my tribute to this current generation of Nebraska heroes by remembering those who died defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of our fallen Nebraskans has a special story to tell. Over the next year…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 25, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on health…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 25, 2016, at 2 p.m., in room SD-430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 25, 2016, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Connecting Patients to New…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on immigration…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 25, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room 428A of the Russell Senate Office Building to conduct a…

I think it is extremely concerning that the EPA completely disregarded the law and congressional intent by issuing a final rule that lowers the mandated RVOs for 2014, 2015, and 2016.