Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced H.R. 5482, the Military Biodefense Readiness and Protection Act of 2018, one of his 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) priorities. “The United States must be ready to respond to today’s evolving threats. This bill will require the Department of Defense to focus on ensuring our servicemembers can defend… Read more »

Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement regarding the introduction of this year’s Farm Bill: “The Farm Bill provides our farmers and ranchers the resources they need to expand our nation’s robust agriculture economy. In Nebraska, one out of every four jobs are related to the agricultural sector.… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump about impact of tariffs on Nebraska: “I told President Trump that our farm prices are significantly down. Our farmers and ranchers in Nebraska cannot take much more and we need to protect our nation’s ag economy. It is important that our trade deals promote our state’s… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released a statement following the announcement of possible additional tariffs on Chinese products: “For too long the Chinese government has been stealing the intellectual property and trade secrets of U.S. companies, while dumping cheap products into the American market undercutting the value of what is produced here.  I encourage the… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released a statement following the announcement of Chinese tariffs on U.S. products including soybeans, beef, and corn: “I am extremely concerned about the proposed Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans, beef, and corn. Nebraska’s agriculture economy, which exported $6.4 billion of commodities in 2016, is dependent on continued access to… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding the KORUS agreement: “Our nation’s partnership with South Korea through the KORUS (The United States-Korea Free Trade) Agreement has allowed Nebraska’s agriculture economy to thrive. The enhancements made to the trade agreement better our relationship with South Korea and encourage the… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the government through September: “For years, our men and women in uniform have been asked to fulfill their tasks and missions without the necessary funding, resources, and training. In the last year alone, we lost more servicemembers in training accidents than in combat. Today’s vote was a… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-02) bill, H.R. 5079 DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Field Engagement Accountability Act, was passed by the House of Representatives today.  This important legislation will help bolster the partnership between DHS and fusion centers across the United States.  H.R. 5079 has seven bipartisan cosponsors including House Homeland Security… Read more »

Congressman Bacon announces available Dome Tour timeslots for Nebraska Second District residents visiting the Nation’s Capital.  Domes soar to great heights and span vast spaces–their inspiring form is reserved for society’s greatest buildings.  The Capitol’s iron dome, an instantly recognizable American symbol, has long been admired for its majestic… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the statement below following the House passage of a bill he cosponsors, the STOP School Violence Act: “The STOP School Violence Act is a necessary first step to address school security issues in this country. This legislation provides $75 million per year from Fiscal Year 2019 to 2028 to be used for active shooter training, technology… Read more »