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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act.  The bipartisan legislation is co-led by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA).  The bill requires cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative pro...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Sound Science Act.  This legislation would strengthen the science used for risk reviews and improve interagency coordination for chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).  By strengthenin...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke at the RNG Coalition Summit this week.  Ricketts highlighted his Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act and discussed the importance of RNG a...

IN THE
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KETV OMAHA, Neb. — Senator Pete Ricketts sits down with FirstNews for ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ to discuss his last 20 months in office since replacing Ben Sasse and his vision for the future. Click here to watch Preston Love Jr., Ricketts’ opponent, in his interview for ‘Coff...
Norfolk Radio WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to introduce the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act.  The bill, led by Ernst, would allow the U.S. to deport sexual offenders currently in the count...
WOWT OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – JD Vance is coming to Omaha. Nebraska GOP Chairman Eric Underwood confirmed to 6 News on Wednesday that the Republican vice presidential hopeful plans to make an appearance in the Cornhusker State next week. Vance — a U.S. Senator from Ohio who was chosen last ...

WEEKLY
COLUMN

We’re one week past Tax Day and Nebraskans are seeing benefits from the Working Families Tax Cuts.  I’ve said before that this is a generational bill.  And we are seeing how impactful it is.  This historic tax relief will continue to support Nebraskans and put more money in their pockets. The Worki...
The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska.  From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state.  I heard directly from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind.  I was also able to share how Senate Republicans are putting more money in your pockets through the ...
Tax Day is nearly here.  This tax season, the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering for Nebraskans and putting more money in your pocket.  Recently, I’ve been travelling the state to share good news about this year’s tax returns.  Workers will keep more of their income...

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing | April 30, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts 9 hours ago

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works | April 29, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts April 29, 2026 5:10 pm

Stop Communist Spying, Deter Chinese Aggression | Press Call Open

Sen. Pete Ricketts April 29, 2026 3:34 pm

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