Bacon Named One of the Top Effective Legislators Omaha, Nebr. -  Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was named one of the top effective legislators for the 118th Congress, by the Center for EffectiveLawmaking (CEL). The report, linked here, lists the top ten for each party and how they arrived at their conclusions. CEL said: “Our analysis found that Representative Bacon… Read more »

Bacon Honors Community Servant Amanda Brewer During Women’s History Month Omaha, Neb. – This week, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) honored Amanda Brewer, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Omaha who has the heart of service for her community, by submitting her accomplishments into the Congressional Record. Brewer, who felt the call to drop her job in the corporate world to serve, knows… Read more »

Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on March 25, 2025 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-townhall on March 25, 2025, for the people of Nebraska’s Second Congressional district to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world, including the war in Ukraine, President Trump’s job performance, budget reconciliation negotiations, protecting Medicaid and Social Security, DOGE, and much… Read more »

Bacon, Houlahan, Panetta, Bergman Reintroduce the Unity Through Service Act The bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction coincides with the Fifth anniversary of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service’s final report.  Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Jack Bergman (R-MI), … Read more »

Bacon Ranked 1st for Bills Signed Into Law Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) was notified by GovTrack as having the highest number of bills signed into law out of any Member of the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress. Between January 3, 2023-January 3, 2025, nine of the bills introduced by Rep. Bacon were signed into law by the President.… Read more »

Bacon Statement on CR Vote Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting yes for the Continuing Resolution (CR) funding bill, H.R. 1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: “I voted for this CR to keep our government open, which enabled us to plus up our military and defenses. This bill funds the historic pay raise for… Read more »

Bacon, Crow Lead Bipartisan Legislation Preserving USAF Fighter Force Structure WASHINGTON – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), alongside Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Andy Harris (R-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), John James (R-MI), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), introduced H.R 1851, the Fighter Force Preservation and… Read more »

Bacon Issues Statement on Trump’s Address Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress. “President Trump ran and won on a platform of raising wages, lowering inflation, slashing government spending, securing the border, gaining energy independence, and increasing our national deterrence to… Read more »

Bacon Announces Community Leader and Gold Star Wife as His Presidential Address Guests WASHINGTON – Every year, for the Presidential Address or State of the Union address before a joint session of congress, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) has invited a member of the community to join him as his guest. This year, Rep. Bacon is pleased to announce two guests who have accepted his invitation… Read more »

Representatives Bacon, Morelle Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Today, Reps. Don Bacon (R, NE-02) and Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) introduced two pieces of legislation to advance research, treatment, and prevention of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). The legislation includes the bipartisan Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education… Read more »