Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the Trump Administration’s $12 billion relief package for American farmers: “Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska.  When agriculture does well, Nebraska does well. This relief provides temporary eco...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations East Asia subcommittee, led six senators in introducing the Secure and Feasible Exports (SAFE) of Chips Act of 2025.  The bill codifies into law the Trump Administration’s ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act.  The HALOS Act will make it easier for entrepreneurs to connect with investors and grow their businesses.  These events encourage innovation...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted successes in securing the border and keeping Nebraskans safe. “A nation is only as secure as its borders.  Joe Biden’s open border policies created a national security, humanitarian, and drug catastrophe,” sa...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Chairman Pete Ricketts (R-NE) led a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.  The subcommittee hearing highlighted the need to counter Communist China’s challenge to American AI leadership. ...

OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) praised the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Central Regional Hub will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska: “Decision-makers should be as close as possible to the people ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his bipartisan Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act.  The PORCUPINE Act would put Taiwan in the NAT...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his successes in cutting red tape and helping Nebraskans navigate the federal bureaucracy.  “My team and I have helped over 2,200 Nebraskans access federal services,” said Ricketts.  “We’ve also he...