Bacon, Huffman, and Van Hollen Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education   Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced the bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure all children with disabilities can access a free, high-quality public education.In… Read more »

Bacon and Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA)  Offers Real Solutions to Terrorism and Mass Shootings Washington – Recently, Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) introduced H.R.2243, The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA). The bipartisan LEOSA Reform Act will improve… Read more »

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 »

Dear friend, This past week was busy with hearings, classified briefings, and votes, including one on the continuing resolution funding bill (CR), introduction of legislation, and meetings with constituent advocacy groups and military leaders. After a short session week, I returned home and met with… 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 »

Dear friend, This past week was filled with hearings, classified briefings, votes, introduction of legislation, meetings with constituent advocacy groups, and the joint session! Every year, I invite a social guest to the presidential address or State of the Union, and thanks to a colleague I… Read more »