“Our bipartisan bill to facilitate price discovery and bring much needed transparency to the cattle market passed the committee by voice vote with only two recorded no votes. The broad support reflects the importance of restoring market fairness so that every segment of the cattle supply chain can succeed. These reforms are especially needed now at a time when family ranchers and consumers are all struggling to navigate a slow economy and record inflation."
Read More“I’m proud of the strong, bipartisan product our committee approved today to provide for the common defense, take care of our military, and support the biggest pay raise for our troops in two decades. As a senior member of the committee, I secured critical provisions to ensure U.S. nuclear posture remains strong in the face of China and Russia’s nuclear breakout, despite the administration’s attempt to cut vital programs. I also protected mission capability for the 55th Wing based out of Offutt Air Force Base."
Read More“I supported this federal investment because it will bring good things to the community of Grand Island. The project will assist agricultural producers in speeding-up delivery of their world-class products to market and alleviate rail congestion. In turn, that’s going to spur economic development and job creation in the region."
Read MoreToday U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, participated in the committee’s nomination hearing for the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observation and Predication. During her questions, Fischer raised concerns that currently there are no requirements for freight brokers to check the agency’s data prior to hiring motor carriers which can lead to unauthorized and potentially dangerous motor carriers on the road. Senator Fischer will re-introduce the Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act, which will clarify hiring criteria in the selection of motor carriers on the road and improve overall safety of the roadway.
Read More"It’s always one step forward, three steps back with the Biden Administration and biofuels. While the 2022 RVOs are significant, retroactively lowering the 2020 RVOs directly undermines these gains and contradicts Biden’s campaign promises. Making matters worse, the administration has decided to postpone small refineries’ compliance with the RFS, which hurts the integrity of the whole system."
Read More"We write today to urge you to develop and begin executing a strategic plan for the long-term stability of fertilizer trade for our farmers and ranchers. Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is sparking concerns over famine in Africa and the Middle East. Societies dependent on agriculture are keenly aware of the threat of food insecurity. Big agrarian nations like Brazil are already acting to re-draw global trade routes, especially regarding fertilizer, to ensure the productivity of their nation and address the needs of a starving world. We must do the same."
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