U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebr.)
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Senator Ricketts introduces bills targeting Chinese influence in US sectors
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has introduced five pieces of legislation aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in America's agriculture and financial sectors.
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Senator Ricketts addresses threats against Trump from Iran
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released a statement today addressing recent threats against former President Donald Trump from Iran. According to reports, the Trump campaign was briefed on "real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him."
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GOP senators condemn UN resolution targeting Israel
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and 28 other GOP colleagues have condemned a resolution introduced by the Palestinian Mission to the United Nations (UN) that targets Israel. The resolution could be voted on as early as this week when the UN General Assembly meets.
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Senate passes bill requiring public disclosure of catch-and-release data
On September 18, 2024, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and John Cornyn (R-TX) issued statements following the unanimous Senate passage of their Southern Border Transparency Act. The bill mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide detailed reports on migrant encounters and releases into the United States, including their countries of origin.
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Senators urge Europe to align sanctions against Iran following missile transfer
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Jim Risch (R-ID) have called on European leaders to intensify their actions against Iran and align their sanctions with those imposed by the United States. The appeal follows Iran's transfer of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, intended for use in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Senator Pete Ricketts calls for transparency after second Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) responded to the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in as many months. Ricketts made the comments during a conference call with Nebraska media.
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Senator Ricketts reminds students about U.S. military academy nominations deadline
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has issued a reminder to students regarding the approaching deadline for United States Military Service Academy nominations on October 15. Nominations from a Congressional representative are necessary for admission to the United States Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Military Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
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Senator Ricketts criticizes Biden-Harris administration's security policies
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) paid tribute to the 2,996 people who were killed on September 11th, 2001, during a conference call with Nebraska media today.
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Senator Ricketts criticizes Biden Administration's inconsistent Ukraine policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, criticized the "clear disconnect across the Biden administration" on Ukraine policy following conflicting public comments and testimony given to Ricketts during a Subcommittee hearing.
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Senator Pete Ricketts hosts inaugural Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair
Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) hosted his first-ever Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair.
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Resolution marks 73rd anniversary of US-Philippines mutual defense treaty
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) today announced a resolution celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the United States and the Philippines. The resolution reaffirms the United States’ commitment to the defense of the Philippines under the MDT, particularly in response to persistent and escalating aggression by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the South China Sea. Both senators are members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Senator Ricketts accuses VP Harris of reversing stance on EV mandate
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, issued a statement today following comments from a spokesman for Vice President Kamala Harris. The spokesman claimed that Harris “does not support an electric vehicle mandate.”
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Senator Ricketts congratulates Chief Justice Heavican on retirement
OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued a statement following Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican's announcement of his retirement, effective October 31.
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Senator Ricketts announces federal spending briefings across Nebraska
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced today that he will be hosting a series of Federal Spending Briefings across Nebraska in the coming weeks. These briefings aim to address Washington’s spending habits and provide an opportunity for Nebraskans to discuss fiscal responsibility and government accountability.
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Senators urge modernization of foreign land ownership disclosure process
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) have joined a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize and improve the accuracy of its foreign land ownership disclosure process. In a letter, the senators highlighted alleged inaccuracies in information publicly posted by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the issues that arise from such inaccuracies.
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GOP senators urge NCAA to protect women's sports
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and 21 other GOP colleagues have called on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker to revise the organization's student-athlete policy to ensure that only biologically female students can participate in women's sports.
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Senator Ricketts supports pesticide petition led by Nebraska and Iowa AGs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued a statement today praising the announcement from Attorneys General Mike Hilgers of Nebraska and Brenna Bird of Iowa. The states are leading a petition to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the regulation of commonly-used pesticides.
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Senator Ricketts announces Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, NE – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced he will be hosting his first-ever “Federal Issues Forum” at the Nebraska State Fair on August 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM CT. The event will feature three panel discussions focused on Nebraska’s agriculture industry.
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Senate passes water resources bill with key provisions for Nebraska
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, released a statement today regarding the Senate's passage of the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024.
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Senators criticize EPA's use of funds under Inflation Reduction Act
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a press conference to discuss concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) allocation of funds through the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The senators highlighted that these funds are being directed to what they described as extremist organizations.