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Official Biography

Verified July 31, 2026

DEB FISCHER, Republican, of Valentine, NE; born in Lincoln, NE, March 1, 1951; education: B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 1988; professional history: rancher; senator, Nebraska Legislature, 2005-13; commissioner, Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education; president, Nebraska Association of School Boards; member, Valentine Rural High School Board of Education; election history: elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 2012; reelected to each succeeding Senate term.

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Committee on AppropriationsMember
  • Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies · Member
  • Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies · Member
  • Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies · Member
  • Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government · Member
  • Subcommittee on Legislative Branch · Chair
  • Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies · Member
Committee on Armed ServicesMember
  • Subcommittee on Airland · Member
  • Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support · Member
  • Subcommittee on Strategic Forces · Chair
Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMember
  • Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy · Member
  • Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety · Member
  • Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media · Chair

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