Deb Fischer

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Agriculture

  Improve agricultural mental health support

  Senator Fischer supports initiatives to raise awareness about mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce, working to reduce associated stigma.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer sponsored resolutions in 2024, 2025, and 2026 designating 'Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day,' all of which were agreed to in the Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2024-06-17
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2026-06-01
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2025-05-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
  • Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
  • Bill cosponsoredFARMER Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-08
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
  • Bill authoredLAST ACRE Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-06
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture improve agricultural mental health”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov
• Agriculture

  Promote women in agriculture

  She supports recognizing and honoring the vital contributions of women farmers through initiatives like designating an 'International Year of the Woman Farmer'.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer sponsored S.Res.XXX, which designated 2026 as the 'International Year of the Woman Farmer', and it was agreed to in the Senate.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.Latest action 2026-05-13
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.Latest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week beginning November 11, 2024, as "National Pregnancy Center Week" to recognize the vital role that community-supported pregnancy centers play in saving lives and serving women and men faced with difficult pregnancy decisions.Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".Latest action 2025-04-01
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.Latest action 2025-05-21
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture promote women agriculture”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Improve government accountability

  Senator Fischer works to hold government agencies accountable and increase transparency, addressing issues like unfunded mandates and Amtrak operations.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer sponsored the 'Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026' (S.3824) on March 19, 2026, which has been referred to committee, and cosponsored a resolution designating 'National Whistleblower Appreciation Day' on July 30, 2026, which passed the Senate.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredUnfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authoredUnfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015Latest action 2016-02-24
  • Bill authoredUnfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2020Latest action 2020-05-12
  • Bill authoredUnfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017Latest action 2017-07-10
  • Bill authoredJudgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013Latest action 2013-08-01
  • Bill authoredJudgment Fund Transparency Act of 2015Latest action 2015-02-03
  • Bill authoredJudgment Fund Transparency Act of 2017Latest action 2017-03-08
  • Bill cosponsoredCitizen Ballot Protection ActLatest action 2025-11-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy improve government accountability”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov
• Veterans

  Support veterans' access to care and services

  Senator Fischer has cosponsored bills to establish an external provider scheduling program for VA appointments. She previously sponsored legislation concerning service dogs for veterans.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer has cosponsored a bill in 2024 and 2025 regarding VA appointment scheduling, but no mention of the CHIP IN for Veterans Act or its passage is found.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-02
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-09-12
  • Bill authoredPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016Latest action 2016-07-06
  • Bill authoredPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016Latest action 2016-06-13
  • Bill cosponsoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".Latest action 2025-11-04
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office".Latest action 2021-07-28
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the rules for approval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-08-04
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans veterans access care services”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov
• Health

  Enhance rural healthcare access

  She is committed to ensuring rural communities have access to quality healthcare, particularly for seniors and in community hospitals.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer has sponsored the 'Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act' (S.XXXX) and the 'Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025' (S.XXXX), and co-sponsored the 'Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025' (S.XXXX), all of which were introduced and referred to the Committee on Finance in the current Congress.

  On the record: 22 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSupporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredProtecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care ActLatest action 2023-12-05
  • Bill authoredProtecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care ActLatest action 2025-02-26
  • Bill authoredSupporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-11
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.Latest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill cosponsoredRural Community Hospital Demonstration Program ReauthorizationLatest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill cosponsoredAccess to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development ActLatest action 2026-02-26
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health enhance rural healthcare access”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov
• Technology

  Expand and secure broadband access

  Senator Fischer supports efforts to expand broadband access, especially in underserved areas, and to ensure the security of communication technologies.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer has sponsored the MAP for Broadband Funding Act and the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, and cosponsored the Broadband MAP Act of 2026, all of which are currently pending in the 119th Congress and relate to expanding or securing broadband access.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredMAP for Broadband Funding ActLatest action 2026-06-23
  • Bill cosponsoredBroadband MAP Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.Latest action 2015-03-24
  • Bill cosponsoredLulu’s LawLatest action 2026-06-26
  • Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.Latest action 2025-03-03
  • Bill cosponsoredAM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-03
  • Bill cosponsoredLulu’s LawLatest action 2024-07-30
  • Bill authoredDIGIT ActLatest action 2017-08-11
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology expand secure broadband access”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov
• Transportation

  Streamline transportation regulations

  Senator Fischer works to reduce burdensome regulations in transportation, including exemptions for certain vehicle configurations and improving consumer protection in shipping.

  Where it stands: Senator Fischer sponsored the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026, which has been referred to committee, and cosponsored the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which has been ordered to be reported favorably from committee, both of which relate to transportation regulations.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredUniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredMotor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-20
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month".Latest action 2023-09-26
  • Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating October 2025 as "School Bus Safety Month".Latest action 2025-11-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2022 as "School Bus Safety Month".Latest action 2022-09-22
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-03
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2021 as "School Bus Safety Month".Latest action 2021-09-14
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “transportation streamline transportation regulations”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on fischer.senate.gov

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