Deb Fischer

Became law (5)

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  Deb Fischer (R-NE)· Jul 12

  Their bill

  Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

  S. 629 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 368–19 on Jun 23.

  This bill amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. This bill aims to remove barriers for agricultural producers trying to access funds for emergency conservation measures.

  Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +6

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill expands the types of eligible wildfire damage and allows producers to access up to 75 percent of costs upfront.

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Agricultural producers benefit from the option of receiving advance payments for emergency repairs and replacements.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Katie Britt (R-AL)· Jun 26

  Cosponsored

  Lulu’s Law

  S. 1003 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 401–6 on May 20.

  This Act directs the Federal Communications Commission to take specific action regarding emergency notifications.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The expansion of wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks enhances public safety during natural or environmental emergencies.

  • Scored +2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill directs the FCC, a federal agency, to mandate new wireless emergency alert criteria.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Roger Marshall (R-KS)· Jan 14

  Cosponsored

  Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

  S. 222 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (1)

Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →

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  Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)· Jan 3

  Cosponsored

  A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.

  S.Con.Res. 3 Congress

  A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This concurrent resolution honors the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution facilitates a highly visible public ceremonial event at the U.S. Capitol.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (13)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Deb Fischer (R-NE)· Sep 23

  Their bill

  Secure Space Act of 2026

  S. 1962 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Sep 24

  This bill updates the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The bill stops the Federal Communications Commission from giving out certain satellite licenses and market access.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    Prevents potentially compromised or adversarial communications equipment from being used in U.S. satellite infrastructure.

  • Scored +4

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    Reducing the use of covered (untrusted) equipment mitigates risks of unauthorized data interception.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Limits market entry and partnership opportunities for certain satellite and communications business owners.

  • Scored -2

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Potential reduction in satellite provider competition could negatively impact rural areas relying on these services.

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  Deb Fischer (R-NE)· Jun 18

  Their bill

  MAP for Broadband Funding Act

  S. 2585 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 23

  This Act aims to modernize and improve the Broadband Funding Map. It directs the FCC to coordinate with the NTIA to collect data from Federal agencies to ensure efficient use of funds and prevent fragmentation.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Does this get reliable internet to more people?

    The Act seeks to modernize the Broadband Funding Map to improve the efficiency of broadband infrastructure deployment.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The Act mandates an inquiry into the optimum transparency and functionality of the Broadband Funding Map.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Deb Fischer (R-NE)· Jun 8

  Their bill

  North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

  S. 645 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 27 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 9

  This Act authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill honors a significant community-driven volunteer effort located in North Platte, Nebraska.

  • Scored +5

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors the historical context of serving and supporting United States troops during World War II.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 10 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 12 no, 72 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 27 no, 52 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 1 no, 67 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would women be better off under this? 11 no, 31 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 17 no, 54 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 3 no, 59 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 2 no, 50 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber (1 yes, 1 no)
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 0 no, 46 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber