Press Releases
- August 6, 2009
Congressional Field Hearing in Lincoln: Addressing the 'Health' in Health Care
Lincoln, NE — Congressman Jeff Fortenberry hosted an official field hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition in Lincoln on Wednesday. The hearing, ...More
- July 31, 2009
Fortenberry Resolution Honors Important Role of General Aviation
Washington, D.C. -- The House of Representatives this week approved Congressman Jeff Fortenberry’s resolution, H. Res. 508, recognizing the many contributions of America’s general aviation ...More
- July 28, 2009
Fortenberry to Host Congressional Field Hearing on Health and Wellness in Lincoln
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Fortenberry will be hosting a field hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition in Lincoln on Wednesday, August ...More
- July 8, 2009
Fortenberry Amendment Aids Rural Energy Development
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry this evening successfully amended the House Agricultural Appropriations Act, enhancing the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The REAP ...More
- June 17, 2009
Fortenberry Supports Enhanced Care for Women Veterans
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has cosponsored legislation to provide enhanced care for our nation' women veterans. This legislation, the Women Veterans Health Care ...More
- June 17, 2009
Fortenberry Statement on Legacy of Former Lincoln Mayor Helen Boosalis
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry made the following statement regarding the legacy and service of former Lincoln Mayor Helen Boosalis, who died Monday at ...More
- June 11, 2009
Fortenberry Presses Ag Secretary on 'Cow Tax'
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack whether he would support or oppose a “cow tax,” or similar fee on ...More
- June 10, 2009
Fortenberry Comments on Foreign Relations Authorization Act
U.S. Foreign Policy Must be “Force for Good,” “Represent Shared Values” Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, ...More
- May 29, 2009
Local Television Interviews with Congressman Fortenberry
Congressman Honors World War II Veteran, Lux Middle School Students:KLKN-TV video clip Congressman Holds Economic Roundtable in South Sioux City, Nebraska:KTIV video clip ...More
- May 26, 2009
Fortenberry: North Korea's Continued Renegade Actions Deeply Disturbing
Lincoln, NE - Today Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, co-chair of the House Nuclear Security Caucus and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement ...More
- May 26, 2009
Fortenberry to Host Local Economic Roundtable in South Sioux City Thursday
Lincoln, NE - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry will be hosting a roundtable meeting of local business leaders on Thursday, May 28, in South Sioux City. The forum ...More
- May 22, 2009
Fortenberry Resolution Supports Home Gardening, Organic and Local Food Production
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, joined by Representative Steve Kagen (D-WI), has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives expressing lawmakers’ support for ...More
- May 21, 2009
Fortenberry Gains Key Amendments to Foreign Relations Reauthorization
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has successfully amended the 2009 Foreign Relations Reauthorization Act to include ...More
- May 19, 2009
Fortenberry Supports President's Plan for Increased Fuel Economy Standards
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on President Obama' plan to significantly increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards by 2016. The President' ...More
- May 15, 2009
Fortenberry: Tragic Nebraska Case Shows Need for Immigration-Related Criminal Justice Reform
LINCOLN, NE - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on the need for immigration-related criminal justice reform in light of a motor vehicle crash leading to ...More
- May 15, 2009
Fortenberry Joins Congress in Support of National Military Appreciation Month
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry yesterday joined Congress in its unanimous support of National Military Appreciation Month. Fortenberry was a co-sponsor of this legislation, ...More
- May 5, 2009
Fortenberry: Library of Congress Increases Access to World's Cultural Treasures
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on the United States Library of Congress’ unprecedented initiative to bring free online access to many of ...More
- April 29, 2009
Fortenberry Meets with Health, Homeland Security Officials on H1N1 Outbreak
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today received a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security Director and Health and Human Services Secretary, as well ...More
- April 24, 2009
Fortenberry: Plan B Decision Jeopardizes Health and Well-Being of Minors, Usurps Parental Rights
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on the recent legal issue surrounding the availability to minors of an emergency contraceptive drug. The Food ...More
- April 23, 2009
Fortenberry Helps Introduce Legislation to Encourage Wind Energy Development
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has joined Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-South Dakota) to help introduce the Rural Energy Equity Act that expands opportunities ...More
- April 21, 2009
Fortenberry Headlines UNL Renewable Energy Discussion, Calls for New Energy Vision
Lincoln, NE - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry last night led a discussion about renewable energy in Nebraska at the Mary Riempa Ross Media Arts Center on the ...More
- April 15, 2009
Fortenberry Statement on North Korea Nuclear Decision
Lincoln, NE - Today Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, co-chair of the House Nuclear Security Caucus and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following ...More
- April 2, 2009
Fortenberry Calls for Fiscal Stability, Budget Reform Measures
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today issued the following statement outlining his thoughts on current federal spending levels and needed reforms within the U.S. ...More
- March 31, 2009
Fortenberry Resolution Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry' H.Res. 282, a House resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, passed the U.S. House of ...More
- March 26, 2009
Fortenberry Leads Ag Subcommittee Hearing on Obesity and Nutrition Issues
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today led a congressional hearing examining obesity in the United States. Panelists included the Director of Nutrition at the ...More
- March 25, 2009
Media Advisory: Fortenberry-led Subcommittee to Examine Obesity and Nutrition Issues
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee' Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee, will tomorrow help lead ...More
- March 25, 2009
Fortenberry Bill Allows Books to Remain on Library Shelves
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today introduced legislation that would exempt ordinary books from a regulation in the recently-enacted Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act ...More
- March 16, 2009
Fortenberry: AIG Bonuses Inexcusable
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today denounced the American International Group' (AIG) decision to reward its executives with millions of dollars in bonuses. “AIG' ...More
- March 13, 2009
Fortenberry Bill Protects Ag Producers from 'Cow Tax'
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has introduced legislation that would prevent taxation of livestock gas emissions. In a document released last summer, the Environmental ...More
- March 11, 2009
Fortenberry Presses Treasury Official on Oversight
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today questioned the U.S. Treasury Department about the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the $700 billion federal bailout of ...More
- March 10, 2009
Fortenberry Calls for Congress to Reauthorize E-Verify
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voiced his concerns regarding the March 11, 2009 expiration of a government employment eligibility verification program known as ...More
- March 9, 2009
Fortenberry: President's Embryonic Stem Cell Support is Bailout of Bad Science
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry commented on President Obama' Executive Order, signed today, which lifts restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. “I suspect this ...More
- March 3, 2009
Fortenberry Wishes Johanns Full and Speedy Recovery
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today released this statement following the recent news on Senator Mike Johanns’ health: “I wish Senator Johanns a full ...More
- February 27, 2009
Fortenberry Comments on Iraq Progress and President Obama's Decision on Troop Drawdown
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commented on progress in Iraq and President Obama' plans for a drawdown of combat troops by Aug. 31, ...More
- February 26, 2009
Fortenberry Bill Would Broaden Earmark Auditing Process
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has introduced legislation to establish a systematic auditing process for Congressional earmarks. The legislation would streamline oversight and increase ...More
- February 24, 2009
Fortenberry Hopes President Obama Focuses on Small Businesses, a Sustainable Energy Future, and Nuclear Security
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today released the following statement prior to President Obama's address before Congress this evening. “Tonight is clearly an important ...More
- February 23, 2009
Fortenberry Receives Assignments on Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Lincoln, NE - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has received two subcommittee assignments on the important House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. As a new member of ...More
- February 13, 2009
Fortenberry Statement on Stimulus Spending Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voted against H.R. 1, the $787 billion spending package. The bill passed the House by a vote of ...More
- February 12, 2009
Fortenberry Votes to Strengthen Oversight of Commodity Market Speculation
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voted to advance legislation in the House Agriculture Committee that would strengthen regulatory oversight of commodity market speculation. ...More
- February 11, 2009
Fortenberry Reflects on the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Birth
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today released the following statement on the eve of the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln' birth: “As a ...More
- February 10, 2009
Fortenberry Reacts to President Obama Remarks
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today released this statement following President Obama' televised press conference on the economy last night: “I think President Obama ...More
- February 4, 2009
Fortenberry: Increased Transparency Needed in Commodities Markets
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry this week called for increased oversight and transparency in commodities markets. During a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Fortenberry heard ...More
- February 4, 2009
Fortenberry Commends President Obama on Executive Pay Cap Decision
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today commended President Barack Obama for his order today placing caps on senior executive pay for companies receiving federal ...More
- February 3, 2009
Fortenberry Receives Leadership Role on Key Ag Subcommittee
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today announced new subcommittee assignments on the House Agriculture and Foreign Affairs Committees. He has been named the new Ranking ...More
- February 3, 2009
Fortenberry Urges Multilateral Dialogue on Nuclear Security
Washington, DC - In remarks before the National Institute for Public Policy Nuclear Strategy Forum today, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry spoke regarding nuclear security and emerging ...More
- February 2, 2009
Fortenberry Cautions against E-Verify Implementation Delays
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voiced his concerns with the postponement of a government employment eligibility verification program, known as E-Verify. The U.S. Chamber ...More
- January 28, 2009
Fortenberry: 'I could not ask Nebraskans to pay for poor governance elsewhere'
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: “I ...More
- January 27, 2009
Fortenberry, Obama Administration Talk Stimulus
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, along with House Republicans, met today with President Obama and members of his administration to discuss the economic stimulus ...More
- January 22, 2009
Fortenberry's 'Care for Life' Bill Helps Mothers, Children
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today introduced the Care for Life Act of 2009, a bill to encourage and assist women in challenging circumstances ...More
- January 16, 2009
Fortenberry: Gaza a 'Disastrous Cycle of Violence'
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the ongoing conflict in Gaza: ...More
- January 14, 2009
Fortenberry: Prioritize SCHIP for Our Neediest Children
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today released the following statement on the State Children' Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009: "SCHIP is an important ...More
- January 13, 2009
Fortenberry Begins Legislative Agenda for 111th Congress
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry introduced a series of legislative items last week, setting an early legislative agenda for the 111th Congress. “These bills ...More
- January 12, 2009
Fortenberry Offers Plan for Responsible Expansion of SCHIP
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry last week reintroduced legislation he authored that would reform the State Children' Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The SCHIP Plus ...More
- January 9, 2009
Fortenberry Selected for Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, beginning his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, has been selected to serve on the Oversight and ...More
- January 7, 2009
Fortenberry Seeks to Reform American Health Care System
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry yesterday reintroduced America' Affordable Health Care Act (AAHCA), legislation he authored to promote affordable insurance options for individuals who ...More
- January 6, 2009
Fortenberry Sworn in with 111th Congress
Washington, DC - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today was sworn in as Representative of Nebraska's First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Fortenberry took ...More