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Bacon Has Shown Support of DACA and TPS During His Term

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Omaha, Neb. - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has long advocated for Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, while also pushing for immigration reform. One of seven Republicans to vote in favor of H.R. 6, theAmerican Dream and Promise Act, Rep. Bacon issued a statement following the vote in June of 2019: “While this bill has bad…

BACON IS LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTI-SEMITISM

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BACON IS LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTI-SEMITISM Omaha, Neb. – Since being sworn in, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has worked extensively to combat many forms of hate, to include the evil of anti-Semitism.   Two key efforts in this cause have been his support for legislation providing educational resources to teach about the Holocaust and the fight against the Boycott,…

BACON FIGHTS RACIAL INEQUALITY WITH LEGISLATION

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Omaha, Neb. – During this Congressional session, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was approached by constituents in his district to research and find legislation that would address racial inequality and injustices. In addition to identifying bills to support, Rep. Bacon took the initiative to introduce some of his own. Rep. Bacon introduced H.R. 3536, the Justice for Victims of…

BACON RECEIVES 2020 FUELING GROWTH AWARD

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has been awarded the 2020 Fueling Growth Award from Growth Energy, the leading biofuel trade association in the United States. The association’s mission is to represent and support the ethanol industry which is responsible for feeding and fueling America through energy independence, economic advancement, and creating a safer and healthier…

Bacon A NO Vote on Partisan HEROES Act

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 925, the HEROES Act 2.0, a partisan bill that will not even get to first base in the Senate. “Congress has the opportunity to provide direct relief and assistance to our restaurants and playhouses, transportation industry, hospitals, and frontline workers. This extremely…

Bacon Cosponsors Legislation to Enhance Training and Programs in Cybersecurity and Transportation Workforce

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he has agreed to be a cosponsor on two bills that each deal with training and programs in career and technical education (CTE) fields.  The Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act, H.R. 1592, would create a pilot program within the Department of Education to award competitive grants to education-employer partnerships…

BACON COSPONSORS TWO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAINING BILLS

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 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) recently agreed to be a cosponsor of two Career and Technical Education (CTE) training bills introduced in the House of Representatives.  H.R. 898, the Skills Investment Act of 2019, enhances the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, which are tax advantaged savings accounts for educational expenses. American workers can use…

Bacon and Problem Solvers Caucus Unveil the “March to Common Ground” Framework to Help Break Gridlock

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and his 49 colleagues on the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans – unveiled the “March To Common Ground” framework to help break the gridlock on the latest COVID-19 relief package and encourage negotiators to get back to the table.  The 50-member bipartisan Caucus developed and came…

BACON STATEMENT ON YES VOTE FOR USPS

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BACON STATEMENT ON YES VOTE FOR USPS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement in regards to voting yes for the proposal to fund the United States Postal Service: “As the Commander at Ramstein, I was in charge of postal operations in all Europe supporting the military and much of the State Department. I know firsthand the importance of having a…

Bacon On Israel - UAE Agreement

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Omaha, Neb. –Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), retired Brigadier General and member of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalize diplomatic relations: “I congratulate President Trump and the leaders of Israel and the United…