Deb Fischer
Senator Deb Fischer
Education
- B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE(1988)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2013-Present)Representing Nebraska
Senator, Nebraska Legislature
(2005–13)Rancher
President, Nebraska Association of School Boards
Commissioner, Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education
Member, Valentine Rural High School Board of Education
Policy Focus Areas
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Deb Fischer's record in Congress.
Infrastructure Investment
Championed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act to improve roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure nationwide.
Livestock Hauling Reform
Led passage of legislation to provide Hours of Service flexibility for livestock haulers, supporting Nebraska's agricultural industry.
Veterans' Access to Care
Secured funding for expanded veterans' health services and new VA clinics in Nebraska.
Nuclear Deterrence Advocacy
Advocated for modernization of U.S. nuclear forces, benefiting Offutt Air Force Base and national security.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
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