RIGA - Ukraine is fighting also our war, if it loses, we will be next and we will have to pay for it, said Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks (For Development/For), opening the Industry Day at National Armed Forces on Wednesday.
The minister said that the allies have not it fully understood it yet.
Pabriks thanked the countries who are supporting Ukraine - the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Emergency Infant Formula Act - legislation that focuses on increasing the supply of infant formula amid the national shortage crisis. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is currently working to introduce companion legislation in the… Read more »
RIGA - Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks (Development/For) today met with representatives of the US Congress Don Bacon, Ruben Gallego and Sara Jacobs and urged them to increase US military assistance to Latvia.
The officials met to discuss the current geopolitical situation in light of Russia's war in Ukraine, Latvian-US bilateral defense cooperation and the need to… Read more »
After operating for nearly a decade in a temporary location at Offutt Air Force Base, a Defense Department laboratory that identifies the remains of missing U.S. military members could be in store for a new home near the base.
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., proposed an amendment to the House Armed Services Committee calling on the department to “accelerate planning for the construction… Read more »
Baltic Government of the Republic of Ukraine.
Ina Strazdiņa sits down House Baltic Caucus co-chairs, Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) to discuss the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of Democratic and Republican politicians who want to find common ground on a variety of issues. On "Morning in America" two members of the caucus talked about ways they're working together to invest in, and give resources to, law enforcement.
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Bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) that would require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report on the cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the federal government on Monday received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives and on Tuesday advanced to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
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Washington, D.C. – Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated food and other items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE during World War II.
One of the largest volunteer efforts of WWII, historical documents show 38 counties in Nebraska, two… Read more »
Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the winning artists from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District for this year’s Congressional Art Competition on May 13, 2022. The event, held at the KANECKO Art Gallery, 1111 Jones St., Omaha, Neb., was held in person this year after having been virtual due to the pandemic.
Judging was conducted by the Nebraska Art Teachers Association. The… Read more »
The House on Monday easily passed a pair of cybersecurity measures, including a bill that would require the Homeland Security Department to review its incident response plans and submit a report outline the specific roles of federal agencies.
Lawmakers approved the DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act, 313-105. The measure, introduced by Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), came in… Read more »
