Press Releases

January 1, 2024 OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in response to a deadly attack in New Orleans: “Last night’s terror attack was evil and horrific. I’m praying for the families and loved ones of those killed and injured. The FBI must fully investigate how thi...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement on the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States: “Jimmy Carter’s life was marked by faith, family, and service. He defended our country as a member of the U.S. Navy. He served as our 39th p...

December 21, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Ricketts will serve on four committees. He will continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relation...

December 21, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through March 14 and extend the Farm Bill by one year.  “This bill avoids a government shutdown and supports Nebraska’s farmers an...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the names of 30 Nebraskans he is nominating for application to the United States Military Service Academies. The selection of students will have the opportunity to be admitted to our nation’s various service academies for the Class of 20...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, slammed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it approved California’s plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE)celebrated passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included provisions from his bipartisan BOLSTER Act. Ricketts made the comments on a conference call with Nebraska media. “We live in the most dangerous period in our cou...

December 17, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke on the Senate floor to honor the life and legacy of John Gottschalk, the former chairman and CEO of the Omaha-World Herald, who passed away last month. “John and his wife, Carmen, were extraordinary people,” Ricketts said. “Joh...