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• According to ProPublica, “Sen. Fischer voted against a majority of Senate Republicans 46 times (5.4%) in the 117th Congress (2021-22). She ranks 47th among all senators in voting against her party. The average Senate Republican voted against his or her party 12.3% of the time.” [ProPublica, 2021-2022]

• According to ProPublica, “Sen. Fischer voted against a majority of Senate Republicans 12 times (1.7%) in the 116th Congress (2019-20). She ranks 89th among all senators in voting against her party. The average Senate Republican voted against his or her party 3.9% of the time.” [ProPublica, 2019-2020]

• According to ProPublica, “Sen. Fischer voted against a majority of Senate Republicans 10 times (1.7%) in the 115th Congress (2017-18). She ranks 93rd among all senators in voting against her party. The average Senate Republican voted against his or her party 3.7% of the time.” [ProPublica, 2017-2018]

• According to ProPublica, “Sen. Fischer voted against a majority of Senate Republicans 19 times (3.8%) in the 114th Congress (2015-16). The average Senate Republican voted against his or her party 10.1% of the time.” [ProPublica, 2015-2016]

• According to ProPublica, “Sen. Fischer voted against a majority of Senate Republicans 24 times (3.7%) in the 113th Congress (2013-14). The average Senate Republican voted against his or her party 11.2% of the time.” [ProPublica, 2013-2014]

• Fischer’s S.546 Became Public Law in 118th Congress. In the 118th Congress, Fischer’s bill 1. S.546 — 118th Congress (2023-2024), Recruit and Retain Act, Sponsor: Fischer, Deb [Sen.-R-NE] (Introduced 02/28/2023) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: Senate – Judiciary Latest Action: 05/24/2024 Became Public Law No: 118-64. [Congress.gov, 2013-2024]

Fischer Introduced Amendment to Address Trafficking Marijuana Across State Lines. According to a Fischer press release, “U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced an amendment that would help address the trafficking of marijuana across state lines. The amendment, which Fischer offered to the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) appropriations bill, would withhold specific Department of Justice (DOJ) funding until the agency enacts a plan to monitor the effects of marijuana licensing under state law on the enforcement priorities of the federal government. Senator Fischer released the following statement after introducing the amendment: ‘Marijuana is being transported across state lines and making its way out of states such as Colorado and into Nebraska’s communities. This drug remains an illegal substance on the federal level and in Nebraska, where our law enforcement officers are working hard to stop the crime and violence associated with its transport. My amendment would compel the Department of Justice to put a specific plan in place to explore the effect of state marijuana legalization and its impact on public health and safety.’” [Fischer Press Release, 06/16/16]

Fischer Criticized Obama Administration For Financial Assistance To New Hampshire Planned Parenthood, Called For An End To All Federal Funding For Organization. “State senator and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Deb Fischer is highly critical of the Obama administration’s decision to directly fund Planned Parenthood in New Hampshire. Fischer said the White House is bypassing the will of the people. ‘The President is directly intervening in local matters,’ she said. In June, New Hampshire’s Republican-controlled Executive Council narrowly voted 3-2 to prevent Planned Parenthood of Northern New England’s six New Hampshire clinics from receiving $1.8 million in federal and state family planning funds. The council cited Planned Parenthood’s abortion practices in making its decision. Faced with the funding challenge, Planned Parenthood – which donated more than $350,000 to the President’s party in 2008 – turned to the Obama Administration for help, Fischer said. The White House said it had to act quickly because the Executive Council left 16,000 families without services that range from birth control to exams for breast or cervical cancer… ‘In an era of tightened spending, the federal government definitely should not be funding organizations like Planned Parenthood,’ Fischer said.” [North Platte Bulletin, 9/19/11]

Fischer Launched Campaign for Third Term in U.S. Senate. According to KETV, “Nebraska Republican U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer makes it official: She’s seeking another term in Washington, D.C. With an introduction by former governor Kay Orr and flanked by a host of state Republicans, Fischer launched her new campaign at the state capitol in Lincoln. Fischer, who has been a U.S. senator since 2013, explained why she wants a third term in Washington…In 2015, she co-sponsored a term limit bill to limit terms in the U.S. Senate to just two. At the time, she said that was to bring ‘common sense’ to governing.” [KETV, 06/28/23]

Fischer  Voted Against Giving Social Security Beneficiaries Rebate Payment of $1,400 for Individuals or $2,800 for Married Couples. In 2021, Fischer voted against the “Americans Rescue Plan Act. (H.R. 1319) On passage of the bill: Made all U.S. residents with adjusted gross income (AGI) up to $75,000 ($112,000 married), including Social Security beneficiaries, eligible for rebate payment up to $1,400 for individuals or $2,800 for married couples. Preserved and restored the pensions of more than one million retirees and workers in an estimated 200-225 severely underfunded multiemployer pension plans. Appropriated additional funds for COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and safer nursing home care. Included $12.6 billion in additional federal Medicaid payments for states to expand home and community-based services (HCBS). Provided $1.434 billion for Older Americans Act nutrition services, supportive services (to include COVID-19 vaccination outreach and transportation to vaccination sites) and activities to prevent and mitigate social isolation related to COVID-19, family caregiver services, disease prevention, grants for tribal organizations, and the long-term care ombudsman program. Senate Roll Call #110, March 6, 2021. Passed: 50-49. National Committee position: Yes.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, 2022 National Scorecard]

Fischer Voted Against  Extending Funding for Government Operations, Including the Social Security Administration and Older Americans Act Programs. In 2021, Fischer voted against the “Fiscal Year 2022 Short-Term and Supplemental Appropriations. (H.R. 5305) On passage of the bill: Extended funding for government operations, including the Social Security Administration and Older Americans Act programs, through December 3, 2021. Suspended the limit on the nation’s debt through December 16, 2022 to prevent a government default and ensure that 65 million Americans continued to receive benefits through the Social Security program. Provided needed federal disaster relief funds. Senate Roll Call #397, September 30, 2021. Passed: 65–35. National Committee position: Yes.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, 2022 National Scorecard]

Fischer Voted Against Ensuring 65 Million Americans Continued to Receive Social Security Benefits. Continuing In 2021, Fischer voted against the “Debt Limit Increase. (S. 1301) On passage of the bill: Increased the debt limit by $480 billion which prevented a government default and ensured that 65 million Americans continued to receive benefits through the Social Security program. Senate Roll Call #412, October 7, 2021. Passed: 50–48. National Committee position: Yes.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, 2022 National Scorecard]

Fischer Voted Against Requiring HHS Secretary to Negotiate Drug Prices with Pharmaceutical Manufacturers on Behalf of Medicare. In 2022, Fischer voted against the “Inflation Reduction Act. (H.R. 5376) On passage of the bill: Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for certain high-cost drugs with pharmaceutical manufacturers on behalf of Medicare. Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to pay a rebate to the federal government for the amount by which drugs used under Medicare Parts B and D rise faster than inflation. Establishes a $2,000 per year beneficiary out-of-pocket cap on prescription drug spending under Medicare Part D. Senate Roll Call #325, August 7, 2022. Passed: 51-50. National Committee position: Yes.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, 2022 National Scorecard]

• The state has the third highest percentage of children whose families struggled to pay for their child’s medical bills in the past 12 months (12.1%).
• Nebraska is noted for having the seventh highest annual premium for both single health insurance coverage ($1,796.33) and plus-one health insurance coverage ($4,530.67) through an employer.
• It ranks eighth highest for average premium for residents with family health insurance coverage through an employer ($6,766.33 annually).
• It also has the eighth highest health insurance premium for those with silver plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplace ($570 annually).” [Forbes, 03/18/24]

• 2024 Cycle: Fischer Received $258,000 from Agribusiness PACs. During the 2024 election cycle, Fischer received $112,000 from Health sector PACs. She also received $75,342 from Health sector individuals. For the 2024 cycle, Fischer received $187,342 from the Health sector. [Open Secrets, 2024]

NOTE: Pharmaceutical companies, physicians and health professionals are the largest source of federal campaign contributions in this sector.

• 2024 Cycle: Fischer Received $258,000 from Agribusiness PACs. During the 2024 election cycle, Fischer received $258,000 from Agribusiness sector PACs. She also received $105,893 from Agribusiness individuals. For the 2024 cycle, Fischer received $363,893 from the Agribusiness sector. [Open Secrets, 2024]