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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,…

Bacon Nominates 18 High School Students for Military Academies

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Bacon Nominates 18 High School Students for Military Academies Washington – Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) announced and congratulated 18 high school students from the 2nd District in Nebraska for their nominations to U.S. military service academies.   “Choosing to serve our country is one of the most profoundly honorable commitments a person can make, and…

Bacon Praises Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill

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Bacon Praises Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill Washington – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technology and Innovation Subcommittee, voted with his House colleagues to support final passage of S.1071, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the…

Bacon, Panetta Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hire, Train, and Retain New Prosecutors

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Bacon, Panetta Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hire, Train, and Retain New Prosecutors Washington, DC – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral, Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act (HIRRE Prosecutors Act) of 2025. The legislation would allow local governments to better…

Bacon Co-leads Bipartisan Action to Prevent ACA Premium Spikes and Protect Affordable Healthcare

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Bacon Co-leads Bipartisan Action to Prevent ACA Premium Spikes and Protect Affordable Healthcare Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act delivers a practical, passable solution to avert year-end crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Tom Suozzi (NY-02), Jared Golden (ME-02), Rob Bresnahan…