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Bacon, Nebraska Delegation Introduces Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act

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Bacon, Nebraska Delegation Introduces Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced the Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act, bipartisan legislation to designate a portion of I-680 in Omaha as the Hal Daub Freeway, honoring the longtime Nebraska public servant and community leader.  The Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act is introduced…

Bacon, Gallego, Murkowski, and Khanna Introduce Sense of Congress Affirming the United States' Partnership with Denmark and Greenland

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Bacon, Gallego, Murkowski, and Khanna Introduce Sense of Congress Affirming the United States' Partnership with Denmark and Greenland Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) today joined Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) in introducing a Sense of Congress bill affirming the United States’ partnership with Denmark and…

Bacon, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Prohibiting a U.S. Invasion of a NATO Member State

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Bacon, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Prohibiting a U.S. Invasion of a NATO Member State Washington – Last night, Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Chairman Don Bacon (R-NE), Subcommittee on Europe Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA), Danish Caucus Co-Chair Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Lead Democrat for the U.S. Delegation to the NATO…

Bacon Announces Nebraska Priorities Included in Bipartisan FY26 Minibus Appropriations Package

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Bacon Announces Nebraska Priorities Included in Bipartisan FY26 Minibus Appropriations Package Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that more than $6 million worth of several key Nebraska projects and funding priorities were included in the bipartisan Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026…

ICYMI: Bacon Op-ed in The New York Times: Trump Needs to Change Course on Venezuela

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ICYMI: Bacon Op-ed in The New York Times: Trump Needs to Change Course on Venezuela Washington – In a new op-ed published in The New York Times, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) discussed the latest developments in Venezuela and the need for the Trump administration to back Venezuela’s rightfully elected leaders. You can read the op-ed published in The New York…

Bacon Issues Statement on Venezuela Strikes and Capture of Nicolás Maduro

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Bacon Issues Statement on Venezuela Strikes and Capture of Nicolás Maduro Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the recent strikes in Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro: “Maduro and his predecessor took Venezuela from the richest to the poorest country in South America, and destroyed its democracy. The operations last night are great for…

Bacon Announces $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion

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Bacon Announces $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion Thanks Senator Fischer and Eppley Leaders for Collaboration Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal, including the concourse and security…

Bacon Issues Statement Following Ben Sasse’s Cancer Diagnosis

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Bacon Issues Statement Following Ben Sasse’s Cancer Diagnosis Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after the announcement of former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse’s cancer diagnosis:  “Angie and I are heartbroken by the news shared by our friend Ben Sasse. He is a strong friend who I love to hear from. We are keeping Ben and his family in our prayers…

Bacon, Horsford, Kiggans, and Houlahan Introduce Bipartisan Bill Improving Health Care Access for Military Families

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Bacon, Horsford, Kiggans, and Houlahan Introduce Bipartisan Bill Improving Health Care Access for Military Families   Washington, D.C. – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced the Military Care Access, Reporting, and Evaluation (Military CARE) Act,…

Bacon, Fitzpatrick, Meeks, & Bipartisan Colleagues Advance New ‘Peace Through Strength’ Sanctions on Russia Toward January Floor Action

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Bacon, Fitzpatrick, Meeks, & Bipartisan Colleagues Advance New ‘Peace Through Strength’ Sanctions on Russia Toward January Floor Action WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Gregory Meeks (NY-5) led a broad bipartisan coalition of House Members to introduce the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025,…