The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) highlighted ways it was looking to combat a potential outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). During the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry hearing, “A Review of USDA Animal Disease and Response Efforts,” held April 18, USDA… Read more »

Environmental Protection Agency chief Michael Regan was called out on biofuel use, pesticide registrations, and the Biden Waters of the U.S. rule at a House Ag hearing. Ag Chair Glenn Thompson told Regan that EPA’s policies are “anti-farmer” and implied the White House was putting political pressure on EPA to restrict pesticide use and propose a confusing WOTUS rule. Regan pushed back;… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Last month in Washington DC, six animal war heroes were honored in the third annual Animals in War & Peace Ceremony. The ceremony was held in the Rayburn Office Building of the U.S. Capitol and five members of Congress attended. Read more here. Read more »

On April 6, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Restoration Act to address the housing crunch that servicemembers and their families face. The legislation would mandate that the Department of Defense (DoD) restore the full BAH benefit and increase access to affordable housing, on and off… Read more »

A bipartisan, bicameral resolution unveiled on March 28 by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) denounces the kidnappings of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. “There are no two ways about this, the Russian Federation is abducting children and trafficking them to other families in Russia,” Rep. Bacon said. “We cannot sit by as Vladimir Putin acts like a ruthless dictator and steals… Read more »

Ever since the introduction and passage of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) in 2004, its simple language, which allows law enforcement officers who qualify to carry concealed firearms off duty and in retirement, has been convoluted by states and even by some law enforcement agencies, due to the statute’s lack of clarity and specifics. Read the full answer here. Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The phrase “tick-tock” could mean different things: a clock running out of time; that once-popular Kesha song.  If it’s coming from American lawmakers they’re likely talking about the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, TikTok. Read the full article here. Read more »

When it comes to national politics, polarizing partisans get all the attention. But it’s those crossing party lines who get things done. A study of proposed bills and passed legislation by members of 2021-22’s 117th Congress, conducted by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, shows the most effective U.S. representatives and senators are those who work well with others. Read the full article here. Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congressman Bacon stopped by OPPD Saturday morning to discuss what OPPD is doing to keep our grid up and running during Nebraska's severe weather season. Read the full article here. Read more »

Nebraska saw an array of severe weather in 2022. The National Weather Service says that includes 36 tornadoes that touched down in the state and wind gusts that maxed out at more than 100 mph. Read the full article here. Advertisement This year Omaha's Public Power District has more money to keep your lights on through the storms. Read more »