Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Transportation and Public Works14%
Agriculture and Food12%
Health7%
Environmental Protection7%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Deb Fischer has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
S 3802
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 592
A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)

Active
S 3656
A bill to designate the portion of Interstate Route 680 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Hal Daub Freeway".

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 3552
HAULS Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 3236
Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
SRES 484
A resolution designating October 2025 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7929; text: CR S7928)

Active
S 2828
Child Care Modernization Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 3842
Senate Amendment 3842

Amendment SA 3842 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 3450
Senate Amendment 3450

Senate Amendment 3450 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3397
Senate Amendment 3397

Senate Amendment 3397 was filed.

Filed
S 2585
MAP for Broadband Funding Act

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

In Committee
Amendment 3149
Senate Amendment 3149

Senate Amendment 3149 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2702
Senate Amendment 2702

Senate Amendment 2702 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2701
Senate Amendment 2701

Senate Amendment 2701 was filed.

Filed
S 2176
NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 1962
Secure Space Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 1878
ATTAIN Mental Health Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1835
CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 1616
PRECISE Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1618
Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1617
LAST ACRE Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1423
Hammers' Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
SJRES 46
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
SRES 143
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2965-2966; text: 03/26/2025 CR S1877-1878)

Active
S 750
Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1399-1400)

In Committee
S 645
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
S 629
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 593
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 536
Fair SHARE Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 521
Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 400
Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 337
Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.

Active
S 259
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Held at the desk.

Active
S 161
She DRIVES Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.

Active
S 174
Amtrak Transparency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 5355
NACIE Improvement Act

Became Public Law No: 118-209.

Passed
S 5189
Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
Amendment 3279
Senate Amendment 3279

Senate Amendment 3279 was filed.

Filed
S 4967
Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 3018
Senate Amendment 3018

Senate Amendment 3018 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2581
Senate Amendment 2581

Senate Amendment 2581 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2309
Senate Amendment 2309

Senate Amendment 2309 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2282
Senate Amendment 2282

Senate Amendment 2282 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2283
Senate Amendment 2283

Senate Amendment 2283 was filed.

Filed
SRES 737
A resolution supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4117)

Active
S 4492
Amtrak Transparency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
SRES 710
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: 05/23/2024 CR S3892)

Active
S 4347
Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.

Active
S 4299
She DRIVES Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
Amendment 1933
Senate Amendment 1933

Senate Amendment 1933 was filed.

Filed
S 4177
Restoring American Deterrence Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 3680
Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 526
A resolution repealing standing orders relating to flowers in the Senate Chamber.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: CR S151)

Active
S 3410
Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3281
Real MEAT Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 3230
Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-416.

In Committee
SRES 428
A resolution recognizing women's collegiate athletics and the record-setting Volleyball Day in Nebraska event on August 30, 2023.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171-5172; text: CR S5193)

Active
SRES 366
A resolution designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4676; text: CR S4685-4686)

Active
S 2882
Stop EV Freeloading Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2707
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 2706
A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements relating to drought prevention, preparedness, response, and mitigation, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 2542
LAST ACRE Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 2444
ATTAIN Mental Health Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 2426
Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 2430
A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to exclude certain air emissions from emergency notification requirements, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
Amendment 720
Senate Amendment 720

Senate Amendment 720 was filed.

Filed
S 1888
Advanced Aviation Integration Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 1659
Sustain Regional Air Travel Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
SRES 207
A resolution marking the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1629)

In Committee
S 1274
REEF Act

Star Print ordered on report 118-168.

Active
S 1245
Defend Our Networks Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1085
Hammers' Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 785
Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 749
NACIE Improvement Act

Held at the desk.

Active
S 719
Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 720
PRECISE Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 656
Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023

Became Public Law No: 118-95.

Passed
S 546
Recruit and Retain Act

Became Public Law No: 118-64.

Passed
S 363
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
SJRES 11
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Active
S 231
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 228
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 102
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 5145
Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 5104
NACIE Improvement Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 5103
Recruit and Retain Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 5090
Cargo Preference Reporting Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 5007
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
Amendment 6043
Senate Amendment 6043

Senate Amendment 6043 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 6044
Senate Amendment 6044

Senate Amendment 6044 was filed.

Filed
S 4952
Savings Security Act of 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 795
A resolution designating September 2022 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5031; text: CR S4974)

Active
Amendment 5360
Senate Amendment 5360

Senate Amendment 5360 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 5303
Senate Amendment 5303

Senate Amendment 5303 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 5304
Senate Amendment 5304

Senate Amendment 5304 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 5302
Senate Amendment 5302

Senate Amendment 5302 was filed.

Filed
S 4766
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the rules for approval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 4762
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 4030
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.

Active
S 4034
Hammers' Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee

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