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REP. BACON SWORN INTO 117th CONGRESS

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after being sworn into the 117th Congress: “For four years, I have worked hard to defend and enforce our beloved Constitution; strengthen military modernization and readiness; create opportunities for our agriculture-business community; improve the foster care system; and break through…

BACON VOTES IN FAVOR OF NDAA

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BACON VOTES IN FAVOR OF NDAA Washington, D.C. -Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act: "Last night I voted in favor of the Defense Bill that gives us the best deterrence capabilities against China and Russia, and invests in cyber,…

REP. BACON CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2020

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Omaha, Neb. – Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in observance of Christmas Day: “Merry Christmas! It is true what they say—it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time to celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones. However, this year will look different than most. The coronavirus has turned our nation upside down, and along the way, we’ve lost…

BACON AND PROBLEM SOLVERS LEAD WAY TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR AMERICANS

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) announced tonight that the House will vote tomorrow on the Bipartisan Emergency COVID relief Act of 2020. It consists of $900 billion of emergency assistance for American families, workers and small businesses. “I am proud of the work the Problem Solvers Caucus, that I am a part of, did to break the gridlock on the COVID supplemental and…

Provision Renaming Bases Included in FY21 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by Congress this week includes a process to renames military installations named after Confederate soldiers; the provision is similar to legislation drafted by Congressmen Don Bacon (NE-02), a retired brigadier general and nearly 30-year Air Force veteran, and Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), House…

For Country Caucus Statement on NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, For Country Caucus Chairs U.S. Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) issued the following statement urging the president to sign the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. The House and Senate both adopted the bipartisan final NDAA conference report.     “As members of the bipartisan For Country Caucus,…

BACON CALLS 2021 NDAA A ‘WIN’

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Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in adopting the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by a veto-proof majority vote of 335 to 78. The report is the product of the NDAA Conference Committee, a select group of House Members and Senators who meet to reconcile differences in the defense…

BACON 2020 THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

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Omaha, Neb.— Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in observance of Thanksgiving Day, which will be celebrated on November 26, 2020:  “On this Thanksgiving, I reflect on the many blessings and freedoms we have today, and praise God that we live in the greatest country in the world. While this year’s Thanksgiving may look different compared to previous…

Bacon Announces Offutt Selected as Finalist for New Space Command HQ

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Bacon Announces Offutt Selected as Finalist for New Space Command HQ Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that the U.S. Air Force has informed him that Offutt Air Force Base has been selected as one of the six finalists to be home to the United States Space Command. “As one of the earliest advocates for the Space Command, I applaud this announcement,” said…