Deb Fischer

my amendment would fix the proposed new formula that benefits New York at the expense of other States. The bill provides $30 billion for transit on top of the nearly $40 billion Congress already gave transit in the CARES Act and the…

I call up my amendment No. 944 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mrs. Fischer]…

I would thank my colleague from Texas for sharing the Texas letter with us again this year. It is always inspiring to hear those words, to remember the sacrifices that were made in Texas. It reminds us all of the sacrifices that are made…

I come to the floor today to discuss the administration's decision to extend the New START treaty by 5 years. Supporters hailed the move, with the New York Times reporting that the President's decision ``avoided a renewed arms race.''…

next Thursday is Thanksgiving, and we are here today because, even during a tough year like this one, we have so many things to be thankful for. In that spirit, I would like to tell a short story about a Nebraskan whose contribution to the…

less than 2 weeks ago, this country lost one of its most brilliant legal minds--Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her passing has left a void that can be felt all across our Nation from Nebraska to Washington. Sadly, Nebraska recently lost…

I want to thank my colleague from North Dakota. It is so appropriate, Madam President, that you are in the chair right now presiding because you are a cattle farmer from the great State of Mississippi, and we have many, many discussions on…

I rise today to speak about our Nation's independence. Some 244 years ago this Saturday, the Founding Fathers of this country voted to declare our independence from Great Britain. All Americans know the basics of this story, but not…

I rise today to speak in support of the defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2021. I want to start off by thanking the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. I am grateful for their hard work, their…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. THUNE. The following…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll The bill clerk called the roll.

I rise today to speak about the unprecedented crisis our Nation is facing. In a matter of just a few months, COVID-19 has completely changed our daily lives. This virus has forced us to close schools, shut down restaurants, cancel major…

yesterday, I came to the floor to talk about the need to provide relief for families across this country who are hurting because of this coronavirus crisis. I said that people are frightened, that they are stressed, and that they are…

I wish to thank my colleague from North Dakota for really being a leader and recognizing the needs that we have across rural America, the needs that we are facing in the heartland for farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and rural…

this bill is something I think we should all agree upon. Other medical device facilities, manufacturers, currently have this protection when there is a public emergency. They currently enjoy this protection, but this thin band of…

reserving the right to object, we have a paid family leave provision in law already, and the rules are in place from Treasury. We received those in September. I worked on this provision during tax reform, and I would certainly be happy to…

reserving the right to object, this concept is also under discussion and the centerpiece of negotiations between House Democrats and Secretary Mnuchin, which are ongoing. This Chamber will be in session next week to ensure that we are…

I would suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Reserving the right to object, the legislation that is offered by my colleague is too narrow in scope. It does not cover all respirators currently recommended by the CDC for healthcare professionals who are treating patients with COVID-19…

I rise today to call up and pass legislation to keep the American people safe. The number of coronavirus cases in the United States is now over 1,000, including 10 confirmed cases in my home State of Nebraska. In China, there are over…

reserving the right to object, this concept is under discussion, and it is a centerpiece of negotiations between the House Democrats and Secretary Mnuchin, which are ongoing. This Chamber will be in session next week to ensure that we are…

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I rise to voice my opposition to these Articles of Impeachment. I want the people of Nebraska to know how I will vote and why, as the Senate prepares for the trial's final vote. I took an oath to uphold the Constitution, and I have a…

Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself, Senator Crapo, and Senator Risch. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The Senators ask counsel for the President: The President's counsel has underscored the Administration's ongoing…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 375, S. 1611. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…