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This bill updates the definition of fossil fuel under the Clean Air Act to exclude fuel used by ocean-going vessels from renewable fuel calculations.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
The Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act amends the Clean Air Act to exclude fuel used by ocean-going vessels from the definition of fossil fuel for renewable fuel standard calculations. This change effectively treats marine vessel fuel similarly to home heating oil under existing renewable fuel programs. The EPA is tasked with implementing the necessary rulemaking within one year of the bill's enactment.
The Improper Payments Transparency Act requires the President's budget to include detailed information on improper payments made by executive agencies, including reasons for these payments, trends, and corrective actions.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
The Improper Payments Transparency Act requires the President's budget submission to include details on improper payment amounts and rates for programs at each executive agency that submits improper payment reports. The submission must describe why improper payment amounts and rates occurred, trends of programs, and any incomplete corrective actions. It also requires the executive agency to detail the steps it will take to fix improper payment issues.
This resolution honors the life, legacy, and extensive philanthropic contributions of Nebraska business leader and civic advocate Howard L. Hawks.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Nebraska business leader and philanthropist Howard L. Hawks. It recognizes his significant contributions to the state’s energy sector, his extensive service to higher education, and his dedicated support for community health and social initiatives.
This resolution urges the E3 nations and the U.S. to trigger the UN "snapback" mechanism to reimpose international sanctions on Iran before the authority expires on October 18, 2025.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
This resolution urges the United States and its European allies (the E3) to trigger the "snapback" mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 to reimpose international sanctions on Iran. It cites Iran’s repeated nuclear and missile program violations as a critical threat to global security. The resolution calls for this action to be taken before the legal authority for the snapback mechanism expires on October 18, 2025.
The Dignity for Aborted Children Act mandates that abortion providers obtain informed consent for the disposal of fetal remains and ensures their final disposition through burial or cremation.
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
Pete Ricketts
Senator
NE
The Dignity for Aborted Children Act mandates that abortion providers offer patients the choice to take possession of fetal remains for burial or cremation. If the patient releases the remains to the provider, the provider is legally required to ensure the remains are interred or cremated within seven days. The bill also establishes federal reporting requirements and imposes significant civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.