Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

3/9/2025, 12:42 PM

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 789 voting sessions, sponsored over 53 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 480 individual bills.

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Phone Number
(202) 224-4224
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
139 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Zip Code
20510

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Pete Ricketts believes in promoting free-market principles, reducing regulations, and cutting taxes to stimulate economic growth in Nebraska. He supports small businesses and job creation as key drivers of the state's economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Pete Ricketts is a strong advocate for Nebraska's agriculture industry, emphasizing the importance of supporting farmers and ranchers. He focuses on promoting agricultural innovation, expanding markets, and protecting property rights for agricultural producers.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
Pete Ricketts supports strict enforcement of immigration laws, including border security measures and cracking down on illegal immigration. He believes in prioritizing legal immigration and ensuring that Nebraska's resources are not strained by undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Pete Ricketts advocates for school choice and empowering parents to make decisions about their children's education. He supports increasing funding for public schools while also promoting alternatives such as charter schools and homeschooling.

Energy

Conservative
Pete Ricketts is a proponent of an 'all of the above' energy strategy, which includes supporting traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas as well as investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. He emphasizes the importance of energy independence and economic growth in the energy sector.

Climate change

Conservative
Pete Ricketts has expressed skepticism about the scientific consensus on climate change and believes that government regulations to address climate change could harm Nebraska's economy. He supports voluntary efforts to reduce carbon emissions and adaptation strategies to address potential climate impacts.

Healthcare

Conservative
Pete Ricketts opposes the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and advocates for market-based solutions to healthcare reform. He supports initiatives to increase healthcare access and affordability, such as expanding telehealth services and reducing healthcare regulations.

Housing

Conservative
Pete Ricketts focuses on promoting affordable housing options and reducing barriers to homeownership in Nebraska. He supports policies that encourage private sector investment in housing development and address homelessness issues in the state.

Transportation

Conservative
Pete Ricketts prioritizes infrastructure investment and transportation improvements to support economic growth and connectivity in Nebraska. He advocates for public-private partnerships to fund transportation projects and enhance the state's transportation network.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Pete Ricketts is committed to supporting Nebraska's veterans and ensuring they have access to quality healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. He advocates for expanding veterans' services and resources to address the unique needs of military veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative
Pete Ricketts supports measures to enhance election integrity and prevent voter fraud in Nebraska. He advocates for voter ID laws and other safeguards to protect the integrity of the electoral process while ensuring that eligible voters have access to the ballot.
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Pete Ricketts's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 99 - Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Nomination Confirmed (51-45)March 3, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 98 - Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)February 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 97 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)February 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 96 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)February 26, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 95 - A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)February 26, 2025

Latest Bills

FACT Act
Bill HR 2277March 22, 2025
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
Bill HR 2259March 22, 2025
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025
Bill HR 2240March 22, 2025
Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act
Bill HR 2249March 22, 2025
Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Bill HR 2261March 22, 2025
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 15, 2025, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
Bill HRES 235March 22, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Bill HRES 238March 22, 2025
Expressing support for the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights".
Bill HRES 236March 22, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month".
Bill HRES 234March 22, 2025
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Bill HRES 239March 22, 2025
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 joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".
Bill SJRES 28March 11, 2025
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program.
Bill S 881March 11, 2025
Improper Payments Transparency Act
Bill S 747March 21, 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 86March 13, 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 recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Bill SRES 53February 20, 2025
A resolution calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.
Bill SRES 31January 27, 2025