Bacon Issues Statement on Reported Israel and Hamas Deal Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the reported agreement to a deal between Israel and Hamas: “We are all hopeful that the hostages still being held by Hamas will finally be released, which is long overdue. They have been abused, physically and mentally, and we need to get them home as soon as ... Read More »
Bacon Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued a statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th attack. “On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed unimaginable evil. Hamas terrorists brutally murdered 1,200 innocent men, women, and children in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Many were tortured, ... Read More »
Several Members of Congress Request Pay Withholding Amid Government Shutdown Including Nebraska Reps. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) formally requested that his salary be withheld until an agreement to fund the government is reached. In a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, Bacon stated, "Fairness and decency dictates that my pay also be withheld," emphasizing... Read More »
Dear friend, Two weeks ago, House Republicans did our job by passing a clean, bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government. This gave both chambers plenty of time to process it. However, all of the Democrat Senators but three voted against the CR. I want to thank Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and Sen. Angus King of Maine, an I... Read More »
Bacon, Kamlager-Dove, Foster Youth Caucus Reintroduce Resolution to Support Kinship Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Foster Youth Caucus reintroduced the National Kinship Care Month resolution to strengthen kinship care and promote permanency for foster youth. Research shows that kinship care place... Read More »
Bacon Issues Statement on Government Shutdown Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after Democrat Leadership failed to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR): “Republicans passed a clean, short-term CR with no additional funding except for security for Members of Congress and Federal office holders such as judges. Schumer and Jeffries catered to their far-left ... Read More »
Don Bacon accuses Pentagon of ‘routinely’ blocking Trump-approved Ukrainian strikes on Russia Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) on Monday accused War Secretary Pete Hegseth of throttling controversial Ukrainian military action against Russia that the congressman said is backed by President Donald Trump. “The White House authorized long-range Ukrainian strikes into Russia,” Bacon wrote in a post to X. “But, t... Read More »
Bacon, Bell, Carbajal, Introduce Bipartisan Baltic Security Assessment Act to Strengthen National Security and Support NATO Allies Washington – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Wesley Bell (MO-01), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), introduced the Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025, a bipartisan measure to ensure the United States maintains a clear, comprehensive understanding of the threats facing... Read More »
Reps. Bacon and Smith and Sens. Hirono and Collins Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Close Loophole that Impacts Adoptee Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act, which would grant U.S. citizenship to international... Read More »
Bacon, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Costly Tariffs on Coffee Washington – Today, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) were joined by Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to introduce the bipartisan “No Coffee Tax Act,” that will repeal the Trump administration’s tariffs on coffee and lower costs for consumers. The U.S. is the large... Read More »
Stakeholders Applaud Bacon for Reintroducing Legislation to Strengthen America’s Agricultural Security Washington – Stakeholders and organizations are applauding Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) for reintroducing H.R. 4155, the American Agricultural Security Research Act of 2025 which will bolster cyber defenses for our nation's food supply chain and secure America's agricultural sector. With the ... Read More »
Lawmakers revive bipartisan bill to ban asbestos While EPA’s approach to asbestos remains in flux, advocates are hoping this will be the year to get a congressional ban on the cancer-causing substances across the finish line. Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joined Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Sen. Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, in reupping the “Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act” to end ... Read More »
Rep. Don Bacon sits down with Rhyan Henson Outgoing Republican Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) sat down with Rhyan Henson on Tuesday to discuss Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine, along with the legacy he hopes to leave. Questions and answers have been edited for length and clarity. https://www.localnewslive.com/2025/09/17/rep-don-bacon-sits-down-with-rhyan-henson/ Read More »
Reps. Bacon, Chu Lead Colleagues in Urging House Appropriators to Explicitly Protect NASA Funding in Upcoming Continuing Resolution Lawmakers warn a CR anomaly for NASA is needed to prevent the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from prematurely making dramatic cuts at NASA without the consent of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. –Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Judy Chu (CA-28) led a group of ... Read More »
Bacon, Flood Introduce Bill to Support College Students' Access to Mental Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Don Bacon (NE), joined by Mike Flood (NE) and Rep. Zach Nunn (IA), introduced the “College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act.” “College can be stressful for many students as they experience being away from their family and friends for an extended period,... Read More »
