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Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

3/8/2026, 10:32 AM

Pete Ricketts Congressional Service

Pete Ricketts is a United States Congressman for the state of Nebraska. Pete currently serves as a Senator for the state of Nebraska and has served a total of 1 term in congress.

Pete Ricketts has participated in over 1337 voting sessions, sponsored over 109 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 672 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Pete Ricketts has focused on promoting tax cuts and reducing regulation to stimulate economic growth. He supports a business-friendly environment to attract investment and job creation.


Agriculture

Conservative

Ricketts emphasizes the importance of supporting farmers and ranchers through reducing taxes, expanding market access, and opposing regulatory burdens that affect the agricultural sector.


Immigration

Conservative

He supports strong border security measures and policies that prioritize legal immigration while opposing sanctuary cities and illegal immigration.


Education

Conservative

Ricketts advocates for local control of schools, increasing school choice options, and ensuring efficient use of education funding.


Energy

Conservative

He supports an all-of-the-above energy policy that includes fossil fuels, renewables, and alternative energy sources to ensure energy independence.


Climate change

Conservative

Ricketts tends to prioritize economic growth over environmental regulation, showing skepticism towards stringent climate policies that he believes could harm the economy.


Healthcare

Conservative

He advocates for healthcare reforms that increase competition and choice, opposes the Affordable Care Act, and supports a market-based approach to healthcare.


Housing

Conservative

Ricketts supports measures that reduce regulatory barriers to housing development and positively impact housing affordability.


Transportation

Conservative

He emphasizes investing in infrastructure to improve transportation networks, often focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Ricketts advocates for improving services and support for veterans, emphasizing efficient healthcare and job training programs.


Voting rights

Conservative

He supports measures aimed at securing elections, including voter ID laws, while generally opposing federal oversight of state election processes.

Contact Pete Ricketts

Phone Number

(202) 224-4224


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20510

Comments

Latest Bills

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 9310June 14, 2026
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 9260June 13, 2026
Small Business Technological Act of 2025
Bill HR 915June 13, 2026
Secure America Act
Bill S 2June 13, 2026
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Bill S 567June 13, 2026
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
Bill S 162June 13, 2026
Economic Relief for Specialty Crops Act
Bill S 4660June 13, 2026
Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act
Bill S 4638June 13, 2026
Ensuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops Act
Bill S 4661June 13, 2026
Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026
Bill S 4573June 13, 2026
A resolution honoring the life of Nebraska community leader Howard L. Hawks.
Bill SRES 97February 26, 2025
A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
Bill SRES 81March 4, 2025
A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Bill SRES 409October 31, 2025
A 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.
Bill SRES 89February 24, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
Bill SRES 86May 14, 2025
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Bill SRES 80February 14, 2025
A 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.
Bill SRES 622March 14, 2026
A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
Bill SRES 612February 27, 2026