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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 this evening to speak about our Nation's infrastructure. In just a few days, authorization for our Nation's transportation programs will expire. By August, the highway trust fund will run out of money. Our States and citizens will…
I believe that current regulations that we have in place seem to be doing the job.
58 percent of those comments, the substantive comments that were made, were opposed to the rule.
I believe in a more limited federal government, and I believe that a balance is necessary.
the time for intelligent action, learning from the past, doing it right, doing it with long-term vision, and doing it in a way that is reliable for public-private partnerships to come about to invest in infrastructure, is well past time.
Thank you, Madam President. Nuclear Agreement With Iran I rise today to discuss the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Many of my colleagues have spoken at length about some of their concerns, which I share. Today, however, I…
I come to the floor to discuss the importance of trade and the Nebraskans who depend upon it. Since 1989, U.S. agricultural exports have nearly quadrupled in value. This is a direct result of our trade agreements, which have opened foreign…
But, shouldn't it be policy that's driving decisions that are made, and not looking at the limits that we may or may not be facing with resources?
I think you also have to look at the regulations that are currently out there, one dealing with medical devices.
Thank you, Mr. President. Workplace flexibility is a necessity for our 21st-century families, and Senator King and I have come up with a proposal that I think really addresses this in a way that is voluntary and incentivizes businesses to…
this motion takes an important step forward by providing necessary updates to current law regarding nonretaliation. The change was supported on a bipartisan during our recent budget debate. This motion reinforces current law by banning…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. All time has expired. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant…
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending motion and call up my motion, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Which motion does the Senator wish to call up first?
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending motion and call up my motion, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The…
Equal pay. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mrs. Fischer] moves that the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing…
The subcommittee meets today for its annual posture hearing on military cyber programs.
I personally don't think that it would be wise to demonstrate it unless we really needed to, because I'm very worried about how vulnerable we are.
Thank you all. I would invite you to join us in the SCIF for a classified briefing.
A lot of times, we hear that cyber is similar--the--a cyber deterrence is similar to nuclear deterrence. Many people believe that.
When we have a show of force in other domains, that can have a stabilizing effect, I believe, on a situation that may be deteriorating out there.
when you're looking at cyber and you're looking at technology, how are you going to speed that up
I rise today to speak about the budget proposal that has been offered by Senate Republicans, which will help Nebraska families--and all American families--have a brighter future. For far too long, families have been paying more and forced…
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 409. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mrs…
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