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Rep. Bacon Votes for Pro-Growth Tax Reform for Nebraska Families and Businesses

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Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined House colleagues by voting to give Nebraskans and the American people pro-family and pro-business tax relief. Once enacted, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will give them more resources to cover the costs of their livelihoods. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will give the typical family of four earning the median income of $73,000 a tax cut of…

Congressmen Bacon and Garamendi Launch Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Caucus

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03) held a breakfast today officially introducing the bipartisan Congressional Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Caucus. “I am excited to co-chair this caucus with Congressman Garamendi,” said Rep. Bacon. “Airborne ISR plays an important role in our national security and I…

Rep. Bacon Releases Statement on President Signing NDAA into Law

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by President Trump:  "Today the President signed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act into law, a major milestone in restoring our military readiness.   When I first came to Congress I made it a priority to ensure our men and…

Rep. Bacon Releases Statement on Attack in New York City

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 Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the statement below following this morning's attack in New York City: “Once again, a person with extreme ideologies has attempted to cause harm on American soil and attack freedom and democracy. Thankfully, this would-be terrorist was not successful in his mission to hurt Americans in New York’s heavily trafficked Port…

Rep. Bacon Votes in Favor of Short-Term Funding to Keep Government Open

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in keeping the government open by voting to continue current appropriations levels through December 22, 2017, and issued the following statement: “While I do not like to continue kicking the can down the road by voting for a long-term continuing appropriations resolution because of the impact to our national security, I told…

Rep. Bacon Votes for Bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

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Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues to pass the bipartisan H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act by a vote of 231-198 with six democrats supporting. This legislation also includes language from H.R. 4477, Fix NICS Act, that will strengthen NICS to protect public safety as well as require a study on bump stocks. This bill allows law-abiding citizens to…

Rep. Bacon Releases Statement on President's Proclamation Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement following the President's remarks on Jerusalem:  "Today is an important day for the United States, and for our Israeli allies and friends. I applaud the President for affirming U.S. Law and recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of Israel. The President’s actions today have righted a wrong in…

Rep. Bacon Cosponsors Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after becoming an original cosponsor of the Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act, introduced by Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-06): “This legislation is long overdue. It not only provides transparency to taxpayers and requires Members of Congress and staffers who have ever been accused of sexual…

Rep. Bacon Named to House Homeland Security Committee

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Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) was selected as the newest member of the House Homeland Security Committee by Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10). Rep. Bacon will sit on the Border and Maritime Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection subcommittees. “I am pleased to welcome Rep. Don Bacon to the Homeland Security Committee,” said Chairman McCaul.…

Rep. Bacon Cosponsors Bill Calling for Transparency in Congressional "Hush" Fund

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When Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) arrived at Ramstein Air Base in Germany as the new base commander in 2008, he discovered that allegations of sexual assault were high among those serving at the base. He immediately acted to address that issue and is now taking steps to address the same issue in Congress. “It is totally unacceptable that at least $15 million has been paid out to…