OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon will travel to Europe next week with House Speaker Paul Ryan. Their trip is a political mission to improve U.S. relations with European allies after an outbreak of global terrorism. Bacon, of course, is a former air force general. Wednesday evening he held a town hall meeting for metro veterans. “We… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon visited local veterans Wednesday. Bacon says his goal was to give veterans a chance to bring their issues to his attention. He says the gathering was very informative and he learned a lot. People expressed concerns about not getting into the VA for mental health reasons and the time it takes to get services they need. The Congressman wants to reform veterans… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. — Students from Bryan High School's agriculture academy got out of the classroom Wednesday- to talk crops with U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and U.S. Department of Agriculture acting undersecretary Dr. Ann Bartuska. "It opens up a lot more opportunities for some of the kids in our agriculture academy to branch out and see a bunch of different ideas of what kind of careers are… Read more »

From cotton and peanuts to corn and beef, there can be a lot to learn for a new congressman serving on the House Agriculture Committee, especially when a new federal farm bill is being crafted. Back in Nebraska for Congress’ Easter recess, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Omaha has been taking advantage of the opportunity to meet with Nebraska farmers and ranchers. "We're out here… Read more »

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Italy to meet with  the G7 industrialized nations this week and the crisis in Syria will be on the agenda. Last week the U.S. fired dozens of missiles at an air base in Syria where chemical weapons were launched that killed more than 80 people and injured dozens more.  Congressman Bacon agrees the air strike on Syria was necessary but there… Read more »

While supporting President Donald Trump's punitive air strike on a Syrian airfield, several members of Nebraska's all-Republican congressional delegation called Friday for a clear U.S. strategy in dealing with Syria and its accompanying humanitarian crisis. "It is critical that the president establish a clear strategy and end-goal with regards to Syria and consult with Congress… Read more »

(News Release) — New legislation will provide assurances to loved ones of first responders. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2) re-introduced the Kerrie Orozco Act Thursday. The legislation allows the immediate relatives of first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process their immigration application in a timely manner despite the death of their loved… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon plans to re-introduce the Kerrie Orozco Act in Washington D.C., on Thursday. The bill would allow the spouses of first responders, killed in the line of duty, access to a quicker process of becoming an American citizen. "I am looking forward to introducing the Kerrie Orozco Act tomorrow. This legislation will honor one of the heroes… Read more »

Bipartisan bill would cut Member pay for the first time since Great Depression Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) announced today that he has reintroduced legislation that would cut Member’s pay for the first time since the Great Depression. Loebsack was joined by Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) in cosponsoring the legislation. The bipartisan Congressional Halt in Pay Increases (CHIP… Read more »

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