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 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.
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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

DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025
Bill HR 2285April 23, 2025
Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act
Bill HR 2766April 23, 2025
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
Bill HR 2757April 23, 2025
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2025
Bill HR 2758April 23, 2025
Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
Bill HR 2762April 23, 2025
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
Bill HR 2753April 23, 2025
S-CAP Act of 2025
Bill HR 2777April 23, 2025
Coastal Drone Surveillance and Interdiction Assessment Act
Bill HR 2775April 23, 2025
Lowboy Auto Hauler Fairness Act of 2025
Bill HR 2755April 23, 2025
Safeguarding Our Levees Act
Bill HR 2774April 23, 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 28April 11, 2025
Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Bill S 881March 28, 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 28, 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