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Rep. Bacon: Consult with Congress before additional military action

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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…

Rep. Bacon Reintroduces Kerrie Orozco Act

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(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…

Rep. Bacon to re-introduce Kerrie Orozco Act

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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…

Rep. Bacon Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Member Pay

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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…