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Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

R NE · Senate

2025–Present Senate
2023–2025 Senate
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Defense

-46
Helped 774 Hurt 820 Unclear 467

Finance

-38
Helped 281 Hurt 319 Mixed 1 Unclear 53

Healthcare

+55
Helped 284 Hurt 229 Unclear 117

Energy

-33
Helped 253 Hurt 286 Unclear 59

Agriculture

+111
Helped 287 Hurt 176 Unclear 82

Veterans Affairs

+153
Helped 293 Hurt 140 Unclear 77

Education

-24
Helped 149 Hurt 173 Mixed 1 Unclear 62

Foreign Policy

-75
Helped 132 Hurt 207 Mixed 1 Unclear 23

Trade

-14
Helped 139 Hurt 153 Unclear 16

Federal Budget

+166
Helped 210 Hurt 44 Unclear 36

Transportation

-85
Helped 59 Hurt 144 Unclear 29

Housing

+80
Helped 148 Hurt 68 Unclear 10

Technology

+5
Helped 101 Hurt 96 Unclear 14

Immigration

-128
Helped 21 Hurt 149 Unclear 20

Criminal Justice

+5
Helped 66 Hurt 61 Unclear 14

Environment

-51
Helped 42 Hurt 93

Foreign Affairs

-9
Helped 48 Hurt 57 Unclear 30

Science & Space

+2
Helped 60 Hurt 58 Unclear 12

Intelligence

-22
Helped 40 Hurt 62 Unclear 24

Labor

-4
Helped 42 Hurt 46 Mixed 2 Unclear 28
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

10447 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1331), Veterans Affairs (82), Defense (59), DoD (33), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Treasury (12), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), CMS (9), State (8), NPS (7), DOJ (4), Education (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Justice (4), Oversight (4), DHS (3), Legislative Branch (3), Transportation (3), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Foreign Affairs (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Local (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), State Department (2), Cemeteries (1), DOD (1), Defense R&D (1), Executive Branch (1), HHS (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Military Personnel (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (247), Veterans (88), Military Families (10), Foreign (2), Military (2)
Direct (260), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (180), Research (9), Community (2), Tribal (2)
Direct (151), Child Care (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Technical (1)
Direct (139), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2)
Direct (133), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (935), Veterans Affairs (59), Defense (48), EPA (22), Education (11), Executive (11), NPS (11), FDA (9), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), HHS (7), CFPB (4), Foreign (4), Intelligence (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), DHS (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), SEC (3), Treasury (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Executive Branch (2), Foreign Affairs (2), Legislative (2), Military (2), Military Dependents (2), Military Personnel (2), Coast Guard (1), DoD (1), Energy/Defense (1), FDIC (1), Federal Reserve (1), GAO (1), Housing (1), Interior Department (1), NNSA (1), OCC (1), OMB (1), Space Force (1), Strategic Command (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1)
Direct (124), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (99), Gender-Affirming Care (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2), Reproductive Health (2), Safety Net Providers (2)
Direct (79), Foreign (6), Electrical Equipment (1), Foreign Adversary (1)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
83.3% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (58 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans Affairs (130), Defense (105), DoD (34), VA (23), EPA (22) +53 more
+549
General Public (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (100), Military Families (10), Foreign (2), Military (2), Taxpayers (1)
+202
Military (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Families (1), Space Force (1)
+29
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+83
Healthcare (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (9), Gender-Affirming Care (3), Community (2), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2) +3 more
+68
Education (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Technical (1)
+37
Taxpayers - - +34
Agriculture (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1)
- +133
Construction (3 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- +86
Immigration - -109
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (6), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+9
Transportation +11
Financial Services (3 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7), HSA Administration (2), Transgender Individuals (1)
+43
State & Local Government (3 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Medicaid Programs (4), Non-Expansion (3)
+6
Energy (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Distributed Generation (1)
+33

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

sres501-119

Cosponsor

Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

1 clause

s4065-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the People's Republic of China if the People's Republic of China threatens the security of Taiwan, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Mar 11, 2026

s4034-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

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.

0 clauses Mar 10, 2026

s3970-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

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.

0 clauses Mar 3, 2026

s3968-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to study and recommend a definition for workforce housing.

0 clauses Mar 3, 2026

s3969-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

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.

0 clauses Mar 3, 2026

s3938-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Feb 26, 2026

sres622-119

Cosponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.

0 clauses Feb 26, 2026

s3916-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

0 clauses Feb 25, 2026

sres612-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

0 clauses Feb 24, 2026

sres606-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.

0 clauses Feb 11, 2026

s3825-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Workforce Development Modernization Act

0 clauses Feb 10, 2026

s3752-119

Cosponsor In Committee

SAVE America Act

0 clauses Jan 29, 2026

sres592-119

Cosponsor

A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

0 clauses Jan 29, 2026

s3697-119

Cosponsor In Committee

SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026

0 clauses Jan 27, 2026

sres587-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".

1 clause Jan 27, 2026

sres585-119

Cosponsor Introduced

A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.

0 clauses Jan 15, 2026

s3650-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

0 clauses Jan 15, 2026

s3656-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A bill to designate the portion of Interstate Route 680 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Hal Daub Freeway".

0 clauses Jan 15, 2026

s3632-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Renewable Chemicals Act of 2026

0 clauses Jan 14, 2026
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