U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebr.)
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Senator Fischer leads introduction of bipartisan bill on childcare modernization
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, led by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), has introduced the Child Care Modernization Act, a bill aimed at reauthorizing and updating the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for the first time in over a...
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill aiming to update major federal child care grant
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the Child Care Modernization Act, aiming to reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), the main federal program that helps working families access child care.
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Nebraska lawmakers urge federal disaster aid after August storms cause $40 million damage
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, along with Representatives Mike Flood, Don Bacon, and Adrian Smith, have formally asked President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for parts of Nebraska affected by severe storms...
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Fischer urges bipartisan support for FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Senator Deb Fischer meets Nebraskans statewide during August work period
During the August work period, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) traveled across Nebraska to meet with residents and discuss issues affecting their communities.
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Fischer urges Senate action on deepening U.S.-Taiwan ties amid rising tensions
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.
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Fischer, Ag Secretary Rollins hold roundtable at UNL ENREEC with Nebraska delegation
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) facility for a roundtable discussion with members of...
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Universal Service Fund working group opens comment portal for public feedback
The Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, co-chaired by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, has opened a public comment portal on Fischer’s official website.
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Fischer and Cortez Masto introduce bill aiming at stronger oversight of FCC’s broadband funding map
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced the Modernization, Accountability, and Planning (MAP) for Broadband Funding Act.
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Fischer secures $18 million for Nebraska health care facility upgrades
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.
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Fischer secures over $200M for Nebraska defense programs in FY26 appropriations bill
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced more than $200 million in funding for national and Nebraska-based defense programs.
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Fischer discusses Russian aggression and calls for transparent appropriations process
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees, appeared on FOX Business’s “Mornings with Maria” to discuss recent developments regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine and ongoing work in the...
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Fischer comments on potential impact of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Commerce Committee, responded to the recently announced merger agreement between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
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Fischer advances over $60M for Nebraska infrastructure and firefighting projects
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.
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Fischer advances over $18 million for Nebraska water infrastructure projects
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.
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Senator Fischer questions transportation leaders on electric vehicle contributions to highway fund
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned transportation leaders about whether electric vehicles (EVs) should contribute to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF).
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Fischer advances over $9 million in federal funds for Nebraska safety projects
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced more than $9 million in funding for several Nebraska safety initiatives.
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Fischer secures $5 million for Nebraska university research initiatives
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced $5 million in funding for Nebraska’s research institutions.
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Education Department releases funding for community learning centers after Senate GOP letter
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.).
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Fischer advances $54.3 million in funding for Offutt Air Force Base projects
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has advanced $54.3 million in funding for military construction projects at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.