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Current Position: US Representative of NE 1st District since 2005
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Lincoln City Council from 1997 – 2001

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Ricketts voices support for Nebraska US Rep. Fortenberry
Associated Press – October 25, 2021

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts voiced support Monday for U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a fellow Republican who was indicted last week on allegations that he lied to FBI agents who were investigating illegal campaign contributions from a foreign national.

Ricketts defended the nine-term Republican congressman as a “man of high integrity,” and said he didn’t believe Fortenberry would knowingly violate federal law.

“I’ll be praying for him and his family as they go through this fight,” Ricketts said at a news conference.

Fortenberry has denied the charges and pleaded not guilty last week in federal court. His attorney has argued that Fortenberry was misled and wasn’t aware at the time that $30,000 in contributions funneled into his campaign had originated with a Nigerian billionaire.

What could happen next with indicted US Rep. Fortenberry
Associated Press, Grant Schute – October 20, 2021

The indictment of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could have a big impact on his future in Nebraska politics and the 2022 election, opening the door to possible outcomes that would have seemed far-fetched just days ago.

The nine-term Republican congressman was charged Tuesday with scheming to falsify and conceal material facts and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators.

At issue is whether Fortenberry knowingly made false statements to FBI agents about whether he was aware that his campaign had received illegal contributions from a Nigerian billionaire at a 2016 fundraiser in Los Angeles.

In the indictment, prosecutors hinted that they have phone recordings between Fortenberry and the fundraiser’s host, who they say warned Fortenberry in phone calls that he had received illegal donations from a foreign national. Fortenberry’s attorney has said the congressman was misled and answered the FBI’s questions to the best of his knowledge.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

A judge set a Dec. 14 trial date for Fortenberry, but that’s very likely to change as attorneys file and argue over pre-trial motions.

Court cases generally take months or even years to go to trial, and Fortenberry’s attorney made clear Wednesday that he intends to file several motions to try to undercut the prosecution’s case.

Prosecutors will have a chance to challenge the written motions with their own arguments before a judge rules, which will likely slow the process.

Fortenberry, Pillen, Columbus businessmen talk refugees
News Channel Nebraska, Carolyn Conte – August 19, 2021

 Congressman Jeff Fortenberry hosted a roundtable in Columbus, Thursday afternoon. He shared his opinion on myriad topics, including the chaos in Afghanistan.

“I think there’s a tremendous amount of people that could help our communities in Nebraska,” said Phil Raimondo of Behlen Manufacturing at the discussion at Duo Lift, on whether he’d want refugees to fill the labor shortage.
Raimondo was just one of the many businessmen who came with questions about national issues.
Gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen made an appearance too. Pillen shared that he is disappointed with the decisions of the Biden administration.
“I know of numerous people in our community who have served to make a difference and gave their life. I feel bad for the people and the ones who thought they were making a difference,” Pillen said.

Fortenberry said pulling out U.S. troops from Afghanistan sends the wrong message to the world.

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Jeff Fortenberry represents Nebraska’s First Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for the expenditures of the United States government. He serves as the Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Subcommittee and is a member of the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee. In Congress, Jeff serves as co-chair of the Nuclear Security Working Group, co-chair of the International Conservation Caucus, and co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Europe.

Prior to serving in Congress, Jeff worked as a publishing industry executive in Lincoln, where he also served on the Lincoln City Council from 1997-2001. Jeff also has significant personal experience in small business, public policy analysis, and economic development. Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and two master’s degrees, one in public policy. He and his wife Celeste live in Lincoln and have five daughters. His work in Congress is rooted in the belief that the strength of our nation depends on the strength of our families and communities.

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Nebraska’s 1st congressional district as a member of the Republican Party.[1]

In October 2021, a federal grand jury indicted Fortenberry on three charges of lying to investigators and concealing information about foreign campaign contributions.[2][3] He was convicted of all three felony counts in March 2022.[4] After the convictions, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi[5] and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called upon Fortenberry to resign. He officially resigned on March 31, 2022.[6] In June 2022, he was sentenced to 2 years’ probation, plus community service and a fine.[7] His conviction was overturned in December 2023.[8][9]

Early life, education and early career

Fortenberry graduated from Catholic High in his native Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Louisiana State University, a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University, and a master’s degree in theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville.[10][11][12]

Fortenberry previously worked as an economist, in local economic development, and as a publishing executive for Sandhills Publishing. He was also a policy analyst for the Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations.[13] Fortenberry was an at-large member of the Lincoln City Council from 1997 to 2001.[14]

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2004

Fortenberry won the seven-candidate Republican primary to replace the retiring Doug Bereuter with 39% of the vote. He defeated Curt Bromm (33%), the Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, and Club for Growth-endorsed businessman Greg Ruehle (21%).[15][16] In the general election, he defeated State Senator Matt Connealy 54%–43%. He won all but two counties: Thurston and Burt.[17][18]

2004 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry was reelected to a second term, defeating former Lieutenant Governor Maxine Moul, 58%–42%, winning all but Burt County.[19][20]

2006 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry was reelected to a third term, defeating Marine veteran Max Yashirin 70–30%.[21]

2008 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry was challenged in the Republican primary for the first time since 2004. He drew two opponents and won with 84% of the vote.[22] He was reelected to a fourth term, defeating legislative staffer Ivy Harper, 71%–29%.[23]

2010 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry drew two opponents in the Republican primary again, but won with 86% of the vote.[24]

2012 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry was reelected to a sixth term, defeating the Democratic nominee, attorney Dennis Crawford.[25]

2014 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry was reelected to a seventh term, defeating the Democratic nominee, physician Dan Wik.[26]

2016 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Campaigning for an eighth term in October 2018, it was reported that Fortenberry’s chief of staff threatened a professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Ari Kohen, who had liked a Facebook post depicting a photo of a vandalized Fortenberry campaign sign, raising the issue to Kohen’s supervisor as well as the dean and chancellor of the university. In reaction, Kohen raised a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics, alleging a chilling effect on free speech.

Fortenberry defeated Democratic nominee Jessica McClure with 60% of the vote, but lost in Lancaster County.[27][28]

2018 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Fortenberry defeated Democratic state Senator Kate Bolz with 59% of the vote.[29]

2020 U.S. House election in Nebraska’s 1st congressional district
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Political positions

Agriculture, energy, and environment

Fortenberry served on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. He introduced the Renewable Fuels for America’s Future Act of 2010, designed to reduce subsidies for the production of ethanol.[31] The act would result in taxpayer savings of $5.67 billion, according to economists Ernie Goss of Creighton University and Bruce Babcock of Iowa State University.[32]

In 2020, Fortenberry signed a forest management agreement and gathered producers across Nebraska to discuss growing the agriculture family through integrating big data, precision farming, and value-adds to maximize incomes of farms of all sizes.[33] On August 4, 2020, a bipartisan initiative supported by Fortenberry, the Great American Outdoors Act, was signed into law by President Donald Trump.[34] In September 2020, Fortenberry sponsored H.R. 3651, which serves to facilitate the use of certain land in Nebraska for public outdoor recreational opportunities and for other purposes.[35]

Healthcare

Fortenberry voted against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, but said in 2010 that he supported “the right type of [health care] reform“, incorporating measures to reduce costs, improve outcomes and protect vulnerable people.[36] He introduced H.R. 321, the SCHIP Plus Act of 2009, to offer eligible families the choice to retain coverage for their children in the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) or using program funds to help pay for family insurance plans.[37] He introduced H.R. 5479, aimed at protecting people with preexisting conditions.[38]

In 2020, Fortenberry introduced Matt’s Act, named in honor of one of his constituents who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13. The legislation would allow prescription drug manufacturers to sell insulin directly to patients. Fortenberry claimed it would reduce the price of insulin by two-thirds.[39]

Fortenberry introduced ACT for ALS to help people suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) gain access to new treatments. The act would have the Department of Health and Human Services guide a new public-private partnership for streamlined research and drug approval for ALS. As of late December 2020, over 270 members of Congress co-signed the legislation.[40]

Foreign and military affairs

In 2010, Foreign Policy magazine listed Fortenberry as a “new Republican powerbroker” on nuclear security issues.[41] In an October 2010 endorsement, the Lincoln Journal Star called Fortenberry “uncommonly well-informed on international issues”.[42]

Fortenberry, and then-Appropriations Committee chair Nita Lowey co-sponsored the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act (MEPPA), which aims to ease tensions between Israelis and Palestinians by giving grants and loans to startup businesses.[43]

In his role on the Appropriations Committee, Fortenberry advocated for funding to enhance Offutt Air Force Base facilities, STRATCOM facilities, and to provide a new runway.[44]

Abortion

Fortenberry received a 100% anti-abortion score from the National Right to Life Committee in a ranking of members of the 111th Congress (2009–2011).[45] He spoke annually at the March for Life.[46][47]

COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fortenberry supported the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), providing small businesses with financial support throughout the pandemic. The program is estimated to have saved over 300,000 jobs in Nebraska.[citation needed] The state led the nation in PPP loans approved per capita.[48]

Texas v. Pennsylvania

In December 2020, Fortenberry was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives to sign an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election, in which Joe Biden defeated[49] incumbent Donald Trump. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on the basis that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge the results of an election held by another state.[50][51][52]

Following the Supreme Court’s decision not to take up Texas v. Pennsylvania, and the Electoral College‘s certification of the election results, Fortenberry recognized Joe Biden as President-elect and congratulated him on his victory.[53] He voted against invalidating the election results on January 6, 2021, saying, “As much as I supported President Trump to win, I believe the proposed remedy to election irregularities is inconsistent with my legal obligation and the guidance of my conscience. I took an oath to uphold the Constitution. My decision is consistent with that oath. I will vote to certify the election.”[54]

January 6 commission

On May 19, 2021, Fortenberry was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[55]

Immigration

Fortenberry voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 which authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020.[56][57]

Fortenberry voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1158),[58] which effectively prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement from cooperating with the Department of Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of Unaccompanied Alien Children.[citation needed]

Committee assignments

Fortenberry previously served on the Committee on Appropriations during the 117th Congress, but stepped down from all of his committee assignments on October 20, 2021, after being indicted for allegedly concealing information and lying to the FBI about illegal contributions to his campaign.[59][60] His last committee assignments were:

Caucus memberships

Fortenberry was known to serve on the below congressional caucuses.[61]

Federal conviction and resignation

On October 19, 2021, it was announced that Fortenberry was being investigated for about $30,000 in illegal campaign contributions,[66] funneled through three strawmen at a 2016 fundraiser in Los Angeles,[67] that his 2016 campaign received from the Nigerian-Lebanese, Paris-based billionaire Gilbert Chagoury, who also made contributions to three other American political candidates.[68] A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted him on one count of scheming to falsify and conceal material facts and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators.[2][3] On March 24, 2022, Fortenberry was convicted of all three felony counts of making false statements to the FBI and concealing information about his campaign donations.[4][66]

Fortenberry was quoted as saying after the trial, “We always felt like it was going to be hard to have a fair process here, so this appeal starts immediately”,[69] but he could not appeal until after sentencing. Fortenberry faced up to five years in prison on each of the three felony counts, as well as fines.[5] He is the first member of Congress convicted while in office since Chaka Fattah in 2016.[5]

Within days of Fortenberry’s conviction, lawmakers from both parties called on him to resign from Congress. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on March 25, “I think he had his day in court… I think if he wants to appeal, he could go do that as a private citizen… But I think when someone’s convicted, it’s time to resign.”[70] On March 26, Fortenberry issued a written statement to his colleagues in the House that said, “Due to the difficulties of my current circumstances, I can no longer effectively serve. I will resign from Congress effective March 31, 2022.”[71][72]

On June 28, 2022, federal judge Stanley Blumenfeld sentenced Fortenberry to two years’ probation, 320 hours of community service and a $25,000 fine.[73]

On December 26, 2023, a panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned Fortenberry’s conviction and sentence, ruling that he was tried in an improper venue, where his alleged crimes had not taken place. On May 9, 2024, federal prosecutors reissued the same criminal charges against Fortenberry, making a retrial more likely.[74]

On January 29, 2025, the Justice Department filed to drop all charges against Fortenberry.[75][76]

References

  1. ↑ Morton, Joseph (November 8, 2016). “Incumbents Jeff Fortenberry, Adrian Smith easily win re-election in Nebraska House races”. Omaha World-Herald.
  2. 1 2 Schulte, Grant (October 19, 2021). “Indictment accuses Nebraska congressman of lying to FBI”. Associated Press. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Benen, Steve (October 20, 2021). “Republican congressman faces multiple federal criminal charges”. The Rachel Maddow Show. MSNBC. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Earl, David (March 24, 2022). “Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry convicted for lying to FBI about foreign campaign contribution”. KETV. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 Beavers, Olivia (March 26, 2022). “Fortenberry resigns from Congress after felony convictions”. Politico. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  6. ↑ “Date for special election to replace Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry announced”. KETV. April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  7. ↑ Marquette, Chris (June 28, 2022). “Former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry avoids prison time over three felony convictions”. rollcall.com. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ Schonfeld, Zach (December 26, 2023). “Appeals court wipes conviction for ex-congressman”. The Hill. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ Dazio, Stefanie (December 26, 2023). “Court reverses former Nebraska US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s conviction of lying to federal authorities”. Associated Press.
  10. ↑ “Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress – Retro Member details”. bioguideretro.congress.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  11. ↑ “28 Georgetown Alumni Serving in the 116th Congress”. Georgetown University. January 3, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  12. ↑ “Rep. Jeff Fortenberry”. Catholic Answers. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  13. ↑ “Jeff Fortenberry – Early Career – Analyst”. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014.
  14. ↑ “National Officials”. Custer County, Nebraska Republican Party. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
  15. ↑ “Member of the U.S. House of Representatives”. Archived from the original on November 10, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  16. ↑ “Our Campaigns – NE – District 01 – R Primary Race – May 11, 2004”. Our Campaigns.
  17. ↑ “Our Campaigns – NE – District 01 Race – Nov 02, 2004”. Our Campaigns.
  18. ↑ “Member of the U.S. House of Representatives”. Archived from the original on December 10, 2004.
  19. ↑ “Our Campaigns – NE – District 01 Race – Nov 07, 2006”. Our Campaigns.
  20. ↑ “2006 Unofficial Election Results as of 09:58 AM”. Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  21. ↑ “Our Campaigns – NE – District 01 Race – Nov 04, 2008”. Our Campaigns.
  22. ↑ “Our Campaigns – NE District 01- R Primary Race – May 11, 2010”. Our Campaigns.
  23. ↑ “Our Campaigns – Candidate – Ivy Harper”. Our Campaigns.
  24. ↑ “Our Campaigns – NE District 1 – R Primary Race – May 15, 2012”. Our Campaigns.
  25. ↑ “Republican Fortenberry cruises to 6th House term”. Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. Associated Press. Retrieved November 5, 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  26. ↑ Morton, Joseph (November 8, 2016). “Incumbents Jeff Fortenberry, Adrian Smith easily win re-election in Nebraska House races”. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  27. ↑ “General Election Results, November 6, 2018”. app.lincoln.ne.gov. Lancaster County Election Commissioner. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  28. ↑ “Jeff Fortenberry”. Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  29. ↑ “Nebraska Election Results: First Congressional District”. The New York Times. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  30. ↑ “Editorial, 7/28: Jeff Fortenberry’s ethanol plan has merit”. Lincoln Journal Star. July 28, 2010.
  31. ↑ “Bill calls for VEETC on amount above mandate | EthanolProducer.com”. ethanolproducer.com.
  32. ↑ “In visits with elected leaders, USDA secretary Perdue defines sustainable agriculture”. netnebraska.org. September 4, 2020.
  33. ↑ “Fortenberry included as Trump signs conservation bill”. Lincoln Journal Star. August 5, 2020.
  34. ↑ “Fortenberry Legislation To Save Lewis And Clark Center In Nebraska City Passes Key House Committee”. kfornow.com. October 1, 2020.
  35. ↑ Walton, Don (October 28, 2010). “Fortenberry faces newcomer Harper in 1st District”. Fremont Tribune.
  36. ↑ “Fortenberry Offers Plan for Responsible Expansion of SCHIP”. Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  37. ↑ “H.R.5479 – To protect Americans with pre-existing conditions”. congress.gov. December 19, 2019.
  38. ↑ “High cost of insulin: Son’s diabetes diagnosis prompts Nebraska father to fight back”. omaha.com. July 26, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  39. ↑ “Fortenberry gathers 240 co-sponsors for bill to combat ALS”. Lincoln Journal Star. December 8, 2020.
  40. ↑ Rogin, Josh (October 25, 2010). “The New Republican Powerbrokers”. Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  41. ↑ “Editorial, 10/15: Lincoln Journal Star endorses Jeff Fortenberry”. Lincoln Journal Star. October 15, 2010.
  42. ↑ “Congress enacts historic funding for Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding”. allmep.org. December 21, 2020.
  43. ↑ “Offutt runway construction moves ahead”. Lincoln Journal Star. July 2, 2020.
  44. ↑ “Action Center”. www.votervoice.net.
  45. ↑ “Fortenberry Speaks at March for Life”. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry. January 23, 2012. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  46. ↑ “Nebraska Walk for Life draws thousands of demonstrators in Lincoln”. Norfolk Daily News. January 28, 2018.
  47. ↑ Cordes, Henry J. (July 8, 2020). “Nebraska is one of biggest recipients of this federal loan program. But who’s getting the money?”. omaha.com.
  48. ↑ Blood, Michael R.; Riccardi, Nicholas (December 5, 2020). “Biden officially secures enough electors to become president”. AP News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  49. ↑ Liptak, Adam (December 11, 2020). “Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Seeking to Subvert Election”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  50. ↑ “Order in Pending Case” (PDF). Supreme Court of the United States. December 11, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  51. ↑ Diaz, Daniella. “Brief from 126 Republicans supporting Texas lawsuit in Supreme Court”. CNN. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  52. ↑ “Fortenberry Statement on 2020 Election”. fortenberry.house.gov. December 14, 2020. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  53. ↑ “Fortenberry Statement on Electoral College Vote Certification”. fortenberry.house.gov. January 6, 2021. Archived from the original on March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  54. ↑ LeBlanc, Paul (May 19, 2021). “Here are the 35 House Republicans who voted for the January 6 commission”. CNN. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  55. ↑ “Text – H.R.1865 – 116th Congress (2019-2020): Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020”. December 20, 2019.
  56. ↑ “Roll Call 689 Roll Call 689, Bill Number: H. R. 1865, 116th Congress, 1st Session”. December 17, 2019.
  57. ↑ “H.R. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act … — House Vote #690 — Dec 17, 2019”.
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  59. ↑ Zanona, Melanie; Carrega, Christina (October 20, 2021). “GOP rep pleads not guilty to federal charges and steps down from committee assignments”. CNN. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
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  61. ↑ “MEMBERS”. RMSP. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  62. ↑ Kuznicki, Jen (April 25, 2017). “Who are the members of the Tuesday Group?”. Jen Kuznicki. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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  64. ↑ “Membership”. Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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  69. ↑ Shabad, Rebecca (March 25, 2022). “McCarthy says convicted Rep. Fortenberry should resign”. NBC News. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  70. ↑ Cochrane, Emily (March 26, 2022). “Nebraska Congressman to Resign After Being Found Guilty of Lying to F.B.I.” The New York Times. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
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  73. ↑ Cheney, Kyle (May 9, 2024). “Federal prosecutors reissue criminal charges against ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry”. Politico. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  74. ↑ Sanderford, Aaron (January 29, 2025). “Trump Justice Department files to drop charges against former Nebraska U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry”. Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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