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Ricketts introduces bill aimed at streamlining wood product import regulations

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced the Strengthen Wood Products Supply Chain Act, which aims to address delays and increased costs in the wood supply chain linked to Lacey Act enforcement.

Senators introduce bill aimed at strengthening taiwan's energy security

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), who serve as Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, have introduced the Taiwan Energy...

Fischer urges Senate action on deepening U.S.-Taiwan ties amid rising tensions

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) addressed the Senate, urging lawmakers to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan, in response to actions by the Chinese Communist Party.

Ricketts highlights regulatory reform and legislative priorities at Nebraska State Fair forum

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke with Nebraska media this week to recap the second annual Federal Issues Forum held at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

Congress marks two decades since launch of renewable fuel standard

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Aug 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has led a bipartisan resolution in Congress marking the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

Fischer secures $18 million for Nebraska health care facility upgrades

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced progress on securing $18 million for health care facility improvements in Nebraska.

Senate committee advances bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act with focus on rural development

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 30, 2025

The Senate Banking Committee has unanimously approved the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, with a 24-0 vote. U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced that the legislative package includes the...

Fischer advances over $60M for Nebraska infrastructure and firefighting projects

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has advanced more than $60 million in funding for infrastructure and firefighting projects throughout Nebraska.

Fischer advances over $18 million for Nebraska water infrastructure projects

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of more than $18 million in funding for water infrastructure projects across Nebraska.

Education Department releases funding for community learning centers after Senate GOP letter

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education will release funds that include support for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, according to an announcement from Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.).

Ricketts applauds signing of GENIUS Act aimed at stablecoin innovation

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued a statement following the signing of the GENIUS Act into law by President Trump. “The GENIUS Act is revolutionary for stablecoins.

Ricketts leads Senate call for stable regulations amid global artificial intelligence competition

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and several Senate colleagues have urged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to implement regulations aimed at maintaining the United States’ lead in artificial intelligence (AI).

Fischer, Duckworth highlight She DRIVES Act progress on CBS Mornings

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) appeared on ‘CBS Mornings’ to discuss their bipartisan legislation, the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act.

Fischer and Luján respond to Supreme Court decision on Universal Service Fund

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chair of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member, issued a joint statement following the United States Supreme Court's decision regarding the Universal...

Senators urge action on Chinese forced labor transfers involving Uyghurs

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Curtis (R-UT), and Chris Coons (D-DE), has sent a bipartisan letter to Christopher Pratt, Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF).

Ricketts introduces bipartisan VARIANCE Act aiming at trucking regulation changes

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced the Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency (VARIANCE) Act, a bill designed to update regulations affecting American truckers who transport dry bulk goods.

Senate passes GENIUS Act with provision for state-level stablecoin regulation

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the Senate's passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act.

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