Leadership: Deputy Whip Political Highlights: Valentine Rural High School Board of Education, 1990-2004; Neb. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, 2000-2004; Neb. Legislature, 2005-13 Born: March 1, 1951; Lincoln, Neb. Residence: Valentine Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Bruce Fischer; three children Education: U. of Nebraska, B.S. 1988 Elected: 2012 Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Cybersecurity; Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Strategic Forces - Chairwoman); Commerce, Science & Transportation (Aviation Operations, Safety & Security; Communications, Technology, Innovation & the Internet; Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance & Data Security; Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries & Coast Guard; Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine - Chairwoman); Environment & Public Works (Clean Air & Nuclear Safety; Fisheries, Wildlife & Water; Transportation & Infrastructure); Rules & Administration; Special Aging Social Media:
Roll Call Vitals
District Rating: Safe Republican House Seniority: 42nd ranked Senate Republican Twitter: 40,131 followers State Clout: Nebraska is 47th on Roll Call's Clout Index, which measures influence in Congress by state
