OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding the importance of the Open Skies Treaty: “The Open Skies Treaty promotes understanding, trust and stability among the 34 member nations. As a signatory to the treaty, we get valuable access to Russian airspace and military airfields on short notice. Planned upgrades to our… Read more »

Today, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) that will help the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) improve the screening experience for pregnant women and young families, passed the House without opposition. The two pieces of legislation are the H.R. 3246 Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019 and H.R. 3694 Helping Families Fly Act of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) was named by the House of Representatives as a conferee to the fiscal year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference committee. A conference committee resolves the differences between Senate and House versions of the same bill, and this is Rep. Bacon’s third consecutive appointment. Rep. Bacon previously served on… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and his staff will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Event on September 21, 2019 for individuals and families in the 2nd Congressional District to connect with agencies and organizations who will educate them on how to be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. This free event will be held at the Omaha Public Library, Millard Branch from 1:00… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement today after agreeing to cosponsor H.R. 2208, the Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019: “I will be signing on to cosponsor this legislation which will further enhance safety and ensure clean air for all aircrews and passengers aboard commercial aircraft. There have been several cases of flight attendants and dozens of… Read more »

Omaha, NE—Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio: “Our country is in need of healing after a violent weekend at the hands of hate-filled individuals. My prayers go out to the victims, their families, and friends. And my heartfelt thanks go out to the first responders for their… Read more »

Omaha, NE—Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he will host a townhall during the August District Work Period on Wednesday August 7, 2019 in Waterloo at the Fire Barn Sports Bar & Grill, 2523 River Rd Drive from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the townhall is open to residents of the Second Congressional District. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted yes on a budget and debt limit package that was backed by the President. “If I could vote ‘no’ and be assured this would result in less spending and lower deficits, I would absolutely do so," said Rep. Bacon. "The President asked for a yes vote on this because a no vote would have resulted in months of budget… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted no on H.R. 582, Raise the Wage Act, because it is anti-worker, anti-business and would cause the loss of up to 3.7 million jobs. It mandates a 107 percent increase in the federal minimum wage. He issued the following statement regarding the negative effects of the legislation, based on findings by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), made the following remarks after he voted no on H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 following consideration by the House of Representatives. “For decades the House of Representatives, under majority control of both parties, consistently formed a bipartisan… Read more »