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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the SenateBanking Committee, issued the following statement after the committee voted 15-9 to advance theCLARITY Act: “As Governor, I signed legislation into law that put Nebraska at the forefront of financial innovation. ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced the Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act to strengthen rural institutions, protect small-town depositors, and keep local credit flowing.  The legislation would al...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed his work to combat the illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities of Communist China in the Indo-Pacific.  Ricketts highlighted how Communist China’s ...

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

This week is National Police Week.  In Nebraska, we Back the Blue.  Officers across our state work hard to prevent crime and protect families.  They face danger and serve with courage.  That’s why this week – and every week – they deserve our gratitude. Nebraska’s women and men in blue set the...
This month, we celebrate Nebraska as the Beef State.  Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state, and beef is a cornerstone.  We’re recognizing the hard-working producers who make that possible.  That’s why I introduced a resolution that designates May as National Beef Month. This resolution ho...
Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base. A Chinese national was arrested and charged with illegally photographing the military installation. He photographed sensitive aircraft like the RC-135 and E-4B. This action puts Nebraska airmen and national security at risk. It threatens Offutt’s critica...

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing | April 30, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts April 30, 2026 11:11 am

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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