Senator Pete Ricketts addressed Nebraska's historic wildfires on the Senate floor, commending first responders and encouraging support for affected residents.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Ricketts addresses wildfires: During a Senate floor speech, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts expressed his concern over unprecedented wildfires currently affecting Western Nebraska, which have reportedly burned approximately 750,000 acres, impacting local communities. He emphasized the importance of community support and the role of first responders in managing the crisis.
Support for affected families: Ricketts encouraged Nebraskans to document damages for potential assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency. He noted the need for donations to support recovery efforts, highlighting organizations like the Nebraska Cattlemen, Red Cross, and Salvation Army that are mobilizing resources for those impacted.
Community resilience and response: In his remarks, Ricketts praised the response of volunteer firefighters and the coordination efforts among local, state, and federal agencies to manage the situation. He urged residents to heed evacuation orders for safety as conditions remain volatile due to ongoing fires.
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Pete Ricketts Fundraising
Pete Ricketts recently disclosed $784.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 84th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 63.4% came from individual donors.
Ricketts disclosed $1.8M of spending. This was the 19th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ricketts disclosed $557.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 564th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Pete Ricketts's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Pete Ricketts Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Pete Ricketts is worth $205.9M, as of March 17th, 2026. This is the 8th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ricketts has approximately $118.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Pete Ricketts's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ricketts.
Pete Ricketts Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Pete Ricketts:
- S.4034: A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies, to permit issuers to file draft registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review, and for other purposes.
- S.3970: A bill to exempt from the requirements of NEPA the provision of certain assistance for the construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites, and for other purposes.
- S.3969: A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study that identifies options to remove barriers and improve housing for persons who are elderly or disabled.
- S.3968: A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to study and recommend a definition for workforce housing.
- S.3632: Renewable Chemicals Act of 2026
- S.3431: Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Pete Ricketts on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ricketts.
2026 Nebraska US Senate Election
There has been approximately $86,165,226 of spending in Nebraska US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $58,082,950 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- RETIRE CAREER POLITICIANS ($33,131,422)
- SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND ($6,374,822)
- ESAFUND ($6,325,702)
- HEARTLAND RESURGENCE ($4,281,000)
- RAILROADERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ($2,579,756)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Nebraska US Senate election.
