Senator Pete Ricketts

Husband, father of three, 40th governor of Nebraska now serving as U.S. Senator for Nebraska

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This year, Nebraska has experienced historic wildfires. I recently had the chance to tour some of the damage. I also met with heroic Nebraska firefighters who fought these fires. They shared how we can work together to support local law enforcement and recovery efforts.

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President John F. Kennedy once said, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” Today America honors its veterans. We are grateful for their selfless sacrifice to keep us safe at home.

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Omaha-born Marine Edward Gomez posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Korean War. During the brutal Battle of the Punchbowl, Gomez jumped on a grenade, absorbing the explosion and saving his comrades. The selfless sacrifice of Nebraskans like Gomez is what keeps America free.
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We should not arm our adversaries. My bipartisan MATCH Act would prevent Communist China from accessing the high-end semiconductor manufacturing equipment needed to win the global technology race. It is already included in the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress has the opportunity to pass the full NDAA in the weeks ahead. I urge my colleagues to protect America’s lead from Communist China.

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Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! The Marine Corps motto is Semper Fidelis—Always Faithful. Today we remember the generations of Marines who have faithfully served and sacrificed for our great nation.

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There were people advising the Administration that Communist China did not need or want our high-end chips. If these allegations are true that is clearly not the case.  We need to know if Chinese spies received sensitive information and if Nvidia chips were illegally smuggled through Megaspeed.  We need to stop Communist China from obtaining our high-end technology. To start we must pass my MATCH Act and the Safe Chips Act.

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Congratulations to Grand Island’s Nova-Tech Inc. for winning Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska! Its animal health IV fluids bring together two great Nebraska industries: agriculture and manufacturing. Nova-Tech’s products support ag producers and veterinarians across the country. Great work!

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Congress is back in DC today, and there’s still a lot of work to do for the American people.

Before the end of year we need to:
- Pass the Farm Bill for our farmers and ranchers
- Pass the NDAA to support our troops and protect our country
- Pass the bipartisan permitting reform bill to unleash American energy independence
- Fund the government for the American people

It’s time to finish this work and deliver for our nation.

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This fall, Nebraska experienced heavy rain and severe flooding across our eastern counties. These storms damaged property and displaced Nebraskans from their homes. I joined the Nebraska delegation in asking the administration for a major disaster declaration. Nebraskans are resilient. I encourage the administration to work alongside state and local authorities to help our communities rebuild.

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Socialism is a false promise. It’s not the answer for our country. That’s why Nebraskans rejected it on Tuesday night.

We need to remain committed to the ideas that have lifted Americans for the last 250 years. This means low taxes, hard work, limited government, and innovation.

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Please join me in praying for a full recovery for my colleague, Chris Murphy.

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This is great news for Nebraska. I’m glad to have worked with @USDOT and @SenatorFischer to secure over $20 million to improve safety measures and support our communities.

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Biden-era regulations drove up energy costs and hurt working families.

Republicans are unleashing American energy independence.

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Congratulations to Royal Engineered Composites for winning Nebraska’s Manufacturer of the Year.

For over 75 years, this Minden company has built best-in-class aircraft components that keep travelers safe and our military prepared.

They are also committed to their community. They invested $7 million to expand production and create more good Nebraska jobs. Nebraska manufacturing is unparalleled.

Great work!

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Today we honor everyday heroes all across Nebraska: our first responders.

When disaster strikes, first responders rush to the scene to help. In the face of this summer’s historic wildfires and storms, Nebraska’s first responders acted quickly and tirelessly. We are thankful for the important work they do.

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The ROAD to Housing Act is a win for Nebraskans. It removes the requirement to have a permanent chassis on manufactured homes. This reduces the cost of these homes by about $10,000. 

A new executive order builds on these wins, cuts red tape, and drives down housing costs for Americans.  

Republicans are working to make housing more affordable.

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Today is National Day of the Deployed. Our deployed servicemembers make sacrifices every day to keep us safe. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice to protect Nebraska and our country.

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Nebraska is the greatest place in the world to do business. Our workers are second to none. 

This Manufacturing Month, we celebrate the hardworking Nebraskans and businesses whose contributions keep our nation running.

Read my latest op-ed in the @OWHnews:

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It was an honor to recognize a new Eagle Scout at the Plattsmouth City Council meeting this week.

Earning this rank takes dedication and hard work. Congratulations on this incredible achievement.

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Great to join Tech Nebraska this morning for a conversation about innovation and leadership.

Nebraska has the workforce, resources, and grit to lead in technology in America and on the global stage.