Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the Republican Main Street Caucus, is spearheading a new School Safety Working Group, to focus on finding ways to make America’s schools safer and explore the various reasons behind school shootings.
“At my recent meeting with superintendents in my district on school security, we discussed various possible causes that may contribute… Read more »
OMAHA, NE- Across America, over four million workers have received more than $4 billion in bonuses and 90 percent of Americans are seeing a boost in their paychecks thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed and enacted at the end of 2017. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has been hearing about the benefits from across the country and right here at home.
Large corporations such as Dollar… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement on tariffs:
"Last July, I led a letter asking President Trump to exclude steel and aluminum imports from global tariffs or other trade restrictions. The steel and aluminum industries provide billions of dollars in economic activity and hindering these imports could negatively affect U.S. food processors and… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Rep. Darrin LaHood (IL-18) and Rep. Ruben Kihuen (NV-04) introduced a resolution last night to express support for North America’s united bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This united bid seeks to host the games across the United States, Mexico, and… Read more »
OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02-R) was today joined by local law enforcement and prosecutors to discuss two pieces of legislation he has introduced: H.R. 4896, the LEOSA Training Extension Act, and H.R. 5134, the Stop Straw Purchases Act, legislation addressing increased punishments for straw purchases. Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24-D) is an original cosponsor on the Stop… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding his recent co-sponsorship of H.R. 4909, the STOP (Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing) School Violence Act:
“Our schools need to have resources to protect our nation’s children. Tragically, there were missteps by law enforcement agencies to properly flag and take seriously these warnings.… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced H.R. 5079, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Field Engagement Accountability Act. Original bipartisan sponsors of the bill include: Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), Congressman John Katko (NY-24), and Congressman… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act, that includes funding for the Department of Defense, veterans, natural disaster assistance and critical health care programs:
“With the Senate so evenly divided, I believe the bipartisan budget deal is the best compromise possible that funds defense, supports our veterans, and… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in voting to fully fund the Department of Defense for one year and extend community health care funding:
“For the fourth time, this legislative body has passed funding to adequately support our military and its operations. Our troops have been stretched too thin and have suffered far too long resulting in training accidents,… Read more »
