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Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

11/2/2025, 11:30 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 1284 voting sessions, sponsored over 97 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 634 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

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
Bill HR 7391February 11, 2026
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7476February 11, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a monthly report on the status of all projects and activities funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7461February 11, 2026
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1048February 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7468February 11, 2026
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Bill HR 7368February 11, 2026
ROUTE Act
Bill HR 6642February 11, 2026
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
Bill HR 7463February 11, 2026
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Bill HRES 1051February 11, 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill HR 6392February 11, 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 recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard and its foundational role in strengthening American energy security, supporting rural communities, growing the United States economy, and improving environmental performance.
Bill SRES 364August 5, 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 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