Nebraska congressman says there needs to be a ‘balanced’ approach with immigration enforcement https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraska-congressman-says-there-needs-to-be-a-balanced-approach-with-immigration-enforcement/ Read More »

Bacon Gets 16 Bills Passed into Law During 118th Congress Achieves Additional Major Defense Wins and Ag Accomplishments Washington – A total of 16 bills passed, several major defense and agriculture accomplishments highlights Rep. Don Bacon’s (NE-02) term in the 118th Congress. This brings the total of enactd bills introduced by Bacon to 38 since he became a member of the House of Representatives ... Read More »

Bacon Introduces Five Bills to Ease Taxes for Americans Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that he re-introduced five bills from last session that directly address the tax burdens suffered by so many Americans: H.R. 561: Overtime Pay Tax Relief Act of 2025: This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain overtime payments. H.R. 560: Sec... Read More »

Rep. Bacon, Flood support Trump's executive orders announced Inauguration Day OMAHA, Neb. — President Donald Trump returned to the White House and is now looking to sign dozens of executive orders affecting the southern border and Americans' bank accounts. Trump's second inaugural address promised success. Donald Trump told the world he wants to be a peacemaker and unifier. Nebraska Congressmen Do... Read More »

Bacon Welcomes Members to Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today welcomed the Members of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation: “I look forward to returning as Chair of the Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation Subcommittee in the 119th Congress. A... Read More »

Bacon Appointed to Key Agriculture Subcommittees WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was appointed to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry and the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology by the House Committee on Agriculture. “We are the number one beef state and I’m glad to serve on the Subcommittee that works livestock issues,” said Bacon. “Further, I lo... Read More »

Rep. Don Bacon on cyber deterrence: ‘Speak softly and carry a big-ass stick’ Rep. Don Bacon began his tenure leading the House Armed Services cyber and innovation subcommittee at an unusual time. The five-term Nebraska Republican got the gavel last year, just as policymakers were readying to take up their annual defense policy bill. Despite the late start, and a thin congressional calendar, the f... Read More »

Who to Know in the New Congress for Air and Space Forces Jan. 10, 2025 | By Greg Hadley New leaders will take over the House and Senate Armed Services committees, with a new chair of the Senate panel, three new House subcommittee chairs, and a handful of new members. The changes have wide-ranging implications for the Air Force and Space Force, as committee and subcommittee chairs hold great sway o... Read More »

Bacon Nominates 17 High School Students for Military Academies Washington – Today Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced and congratulated 17 high school students from the 2nd District in Nebraska for their nominations to military academies. “Serving our country is one of the greatest sacrifices anyone can make, and these 17 individuals have demonstrated stunning qualifications to earn nominations into ... Read More »

'A lot of bold ideas': Nebraska congressmen react to Trump's ideas In 13 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time. On Tuesday, Nebraska's elected leaders reacted to some of his intentions like expanding U.S. Control. https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-congressmen-react-to-trumps-ideas/63366265 Read More »

House Armed Services Committee GOP roster announced House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a list of Republican members and subcommittee chairman today. https://insidedefense.com/insider/house-armed-services-committee-gop-roster-announced Read More »

‘They hurt us’: GOP Congressman says some Rs ‘play solitaire in the middle of a basketball game’ The 119th Congress is sworn in and has appointed leadership – all that’s left is preparing for a second Trump administration. And with a slim majority in the House and Senate, compromise is key, says Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE). For conservative policies to succeed, he says his colleagues must learn to “play... Read More »

Bacon Sworn in for 119th Congress Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was sworn in today as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. Bacon was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, who was selected today by a majority of the House. “The people expect this Congress to get wages rising faster than inflation, secure the border, make our streets safer, achieve energy independence, ... Read More »

Bacon Votes to Keep Government Open Washington - Rep. Don Bacon voted yes today on H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025(CR), which keeps the government funded through March 14, 2025, at current spending levels. It also includes additional funding for disaster relief and an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill. The $110 billion in disaster relief funding targets resources for rural communities, particu... Read More »

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Don Bacon voted with his House colleagues to support final passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2025, with a bipartisan majority of 281 to 140. “After an intense two-year effort, I am pleased that this year’s NDAA is built around the needs of the All-Volunteer Force, which is the fo... Read More »