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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting in support of a three-bill appropriations package to fund Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS); Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment for Fiscal Year 2026. “I voted to keep the ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Looking ahead to January 20, 2026, today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the many successes of President Trump’s first year of his second term, underscoring that America is getting back on track. “Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adver...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act.  The bipartisan legislation would provide a targeted, short-term tax credit for qualifying renewable chemicals or an investment tax credit...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, ahead of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2026, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) thanked law enforcement officers who work hard to prevent crime and keep our streets safe. “Officers across Nebraska work hard to prevent crime and prote...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor, Rodney Bennett, announced he will step down effective January 12, 2026. “I am grateful to Chancellor Rodney Bennett for his service to the University of Nebra...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after the announcement that U.S. Armed Forces had arrested illegitimate Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro: “Nicolas Maduro was an illegitimate dictator. He is a narcoterrorist responsible for the death of cou...
Omaha, NE — Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrated the award of Rural Health Transformation Program grant money for rural healthcare in Nebraska.  This funding comes from a program that was created by Congress earlier this year in the Working Families Tax Cut to strengthen rural healthcar...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) recognized President Trump’s signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law.  The NDAA authorizes funding levels and authorities for the U.S. military.  This ensures American forces have the&nb...