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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 respond to the minority leader's earlier comments today regarding equal pay. Pay discrimination is wrong. It is also illegal. Republicans and Democrats alike believe that violations of the Equal Pay Act and the Civil Rights Act…
last Friday the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the bipartisan 6-year highway bill proposal. If everything goes as expected, the House transportation committee will mark up its legislation this week. From what I…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Highway Bill
the Clean Water Act is an important piece of legislation. It has been very beneficial across the United States.
Under the final Clean Power Plan rule, Nebraska faces a 40 percent reduction in its carbon emissions rate.
I rise to reiterate the importance of providing necessary resources to our men and women in uniform. We are rapidly approaching the end of the fiscal year, and there are many major issues awaiting thoughtful consideration and action by…
I rise today to express my support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, a bill that protects children from late-term abortions. As cosponsor of this commonsense proposal, I am grateful the Senate will be taking a vote on this…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Strategy Against ISIL
I am pleased to convene this Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security for our eighth hearing titled 'Pipeline Safety: State and Local Perspectives.'
I also want to thank Senator Jon Tester for joining the Committee today. He and I have shared a strong working relationship, particularly on issues related to transportation policy.
As you are--as you are looking at all the impacts here, do you bring in stakeholders?
And your response, when it--which I am happy to hear it is a quick response, you shut it down.
I rise today to discuss our strategy against ISIL. Yesterday at our Armed Services Committee, we held a hearing on this topic. Instead of reassuring me that our mission was on the right path, the testimony provided further evidence that…
they are not going to get there. I mean, they have been very open about that.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 196, S. 1603. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 250 as a further mark of respect to the late Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania. There being…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…
I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; the Johnson substitute amendment be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 178, S. 349. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 250. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 250)…
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