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Bacon Announces First Win in Passing CHIP IN Reauthorization

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Washington, D.C.  – Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebr.) today celebrated the news that his legislation H.R. 3888, which reauthorizes the CHIP IN for Vets Act for an additional five years was included as part of an annual extenders bill that was passed in the House. The legislation allows local communities across the country to assist with the planning and construction of Department of Veterans…

Bacon Votes to Protect Americans’ Wallets

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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today protected the pockets of hard-working Americans and stood with our ally Israel by voting against H.R. 5305, a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that totally removes the debt ceiling allowing for unlimited spending over the next 15 months.   “By voting to remove the debt ceiling until December 2022, Speaker Pelosi and…

Bacon Issues Statement Recognizing One Year Anniversary of Abraham Accords

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Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords: “On this one-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, I am pleased the current Administration has embraced the full measure of its impact in forging the most significant advancement in Middle East peace in decades. The bold diplomacy…

Bacon Slams Incomplete, Partisan, and Unvetted Budget Reconciliation Package Pushed Through by House Dems

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee pushed through a $66 billion incomplete, partisan, and unvetted budget reconciliation package. “It is disappointing that House Democrats passed this bill which includes pet projects and doesn’t dedicate a dime to programs such as the commodity safety net,…

BACON FIGHTS FOR FAMILY FARMS IN NEBRASKA

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Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after attending a press conference with the Nebraska Farm Bureau at Husker Harvest Days.  “During my time in Congress, I have met countless farmers, ranchers, and producers in Nebraska that have helped our state thrive and strengthened our local economy. However, many family farms…

Bacon’s Statement on Biden’s Proposed Mandates

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Bacon’s Statement on Biden’s Proposed Mandates  OMAHA, NEB. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE – 02) issued the following statement in regard to the President’s announced plan to enact vaccine mandates: “Earlier this year I received the vaccine because I believed that it was the right choice and I encouraged others to do the same.  While we should encourage vaccine use through transparency…

Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NEB. – Following requests by Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska congressional delegation, President Joe Biden yesterday issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Nebraska. The declaration will allow for federal funds to begin flowing to portions of the state impacted by severe thunderstorms between July 9 and July 10.   “Nebraska communities…

HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE COMPLETES CONSIDERATION OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted Thursday morning in favor of advancing H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. The bill was reported out of committee by a vote of 57 to 2. This annual legislation, which…

House Baltic Caucus Co-Chairs Bacon and Gallego Announce First-Ever Authorization for Baltic Security Initiative in FY2022 NDAA

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WASHINGTON, DC–Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Co-Chairmen of the House Baltic Caucus, announced the first-ever authorization of the Baltic Security Initiative in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $175 million authorization will go toward ensuring the security of the Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, which are critical…

Bacon Cosponsors McClain’s Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Fallen Servicemembers

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Bacon Cosponsors McClain’s Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Fallen Servicemembers  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) and 157 other cosponsors have joined Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) to introduce legislation posthumously awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week.  The legislation will award…