Bipartisan Budget Agreement Passes Senate

Statement

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer released the following statement today after voting in support of the bipartisan budget agreement that passed the Senate today:

"Nebraskans support funding our military. By passing a bipartisan, two-year budget agreement our troops will have the resources necessary to do their job. As a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I believe we have to support our men and women in uniform so they can carry out the missions we give them. That is why I was proud to help craft a National Defense Authorization Act that laid the foundation for providing new funding for the military. I am pleased to see that this agreement builds on that legislation to begin filling critical readiness needs Defense Secretary Mattis and our military commanders on the ground have repeatedly said they require to keep our nation safe."

"This budget deal delivers in other areas like improving care for our veterans and providing relief for seniors. Protecting Medicare is a priority for me. This deal would help seniors facing elevated prescription drug costs due to the current "doughnut hole' in coverage. Furthermore, this measure ensures support for the Children's Health Insurance Program and community health centers, which are of great importance to families in Nebraska.

"Importantly, this measure also sets up a bipartisan congressional committee charged with making structural changes to Washington's broken budgeting process. For years I have called for more targeted reforms to address federal spending, and I will continue to support efforts that will move us in that direction."

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