Deb Fischer

this amendment would create limitations for new Federal land designations to ensure responsible management of our natural resources. These limitations are modeled on those in the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, which authorizes the…

if I may, I would like to begin my remarks by expressing my deep gratitude to a hard-working public servant and loyal friend, Mike Hybl. Mike and I have known each other for more than 10 years. I was so grateful that after I was elected to…

I wish to speak on a provision in the appropriations measure. I am pleased to see that this legislation includes a provision in Division D-Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015, which addresses a…

I rise today to celebrate the legacy of my dear friend, my colleague, and my fellow Nebraskan, Senator Mike Johanns. Senator Johanns has dedicated more than three decades of his life to serving the people of Nebraska and also this Nation…

I hope we can focus on the Commission's principles of good regulation--independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability.

We must improve the accuracy of cost estimates and critically examine the use of qualitative factors to justify changes that are not truly cost-beneficial.

With so much at stake, we must have a Nuclear Regulatory Commission that provides regulatory stability and pursues justified, defensible safety improvements.

We are very conscious of and concerned with the President's Climate Action Plan, which could seriously jeopardize the reliability and affordability of Americans' electricity.

today I introduced the Helping Innovation and Revitalizing Innovation Act. It is a Federal Communications Commission, FCC, process reform idea called the HIRE Act. This measure seeks to make the FCC more efficient and accountable in…

Thank you, gentlemen, for being here today.

I believe this is the first request from the administration, but it will not be the last.

I rise to express my strong frustration--and the frustration of Nebraskans--with the Senate's current debate. Similar to many of my colleagues, I spent the past 5 weeks traveling my State and meeting with constituents. I held over one…

Should you be confirmed, will you commit to working with me and my office to engage in these licensing and relicensing efforts?

The NRC's timely review of license submittals is critical to the success of our domestic uranium industry.

I thank the Chair. Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the need to strengthen American families and enhance workplace flexibility, and I am very pleased to be joined here on the floor of the Senate this morning by my good friend the…

today I wish to honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army SSG Benjamin G. Prange, who was killed in action on July 24 while serving in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Prange ``Ben'' to his friends and family--was a soldier…

I submitted a question for the record on the impacts of the hours-of-service rules.

Everyone here is looking for ways that we can make our roads safer.

I hope you also heard that I declined the chairmanship.

I introduced recently a microfinance bill which I think will help not just women entrepreneurs but all Americans in helping small businesses to grow.

if America is going to achieve a robust and a very full recovery, American businesswomen will be the ones playing an important role in that.

I find that very concerning.

I rise today to set the record straight. Since the Supreme Court ruled on the Hobby Lobby case, a flood of misinformation has spread, distorting the true meaning of the Court's decision. We have seen a misrepresentation of the case, I…

I think it's a good way for the agencies to operate.

I rise to give voice to the thousands of Nebraskans who have contacted my office and continue to contact my office with their concerns about health care. In 2009 the President made all the Americans a promise. He said: No matter how we…