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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 ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Ricketts asked for updates on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s support for year-round E1...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the need to combat Communist China’s spying. This follows the filing of charges against a Chinese national for photographing Offutt Air Force Base.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced a resolution to designate May 2026 as Beef Month in America. Ricketts is a longtime champion — and enjoyer — of Nebraska beef. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), and Roger Marsh...
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...
Omaha, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrates Arbor Day. Ricketts supporteda resolution to designate “Arbor Day.” The resolution celebrates the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day and recognizes the importance of planting and caring for trees. Arbor Day wa...