OMAHA, NE- Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding Small Business Saturday:   “Small businesses are a vital part of Nebraska and our nation’s economies. Nationwide, there are over 29 million small businesses and the latest statistics show Nebraska is home to nearly 170,000 small businesses employing 394,000 people. Small business… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today, and released the following statement: “Today, the United States House of Representatives took a big step to deliver Americans the tax relief they deserve. This tax reform will let the majority of working families keep more of their hard-earned money. Taxpayers will… Read more »

Today, the House passed the conference report to accompany the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 356-70.  “Today, I joined my House colleagues in sending a strong bipartisan message to the American people that restoring our military readiness is a national priority,” said Rep. Bacon.  “As a member of the Conference Committee for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after his first bill, H.R. 3897 the Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act passed on the House floor: “This is an important day for America’s Gold Star families. I introduced this legislation after meeting with Gold Star spouses and families in Nebraska, and… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after House leadership and the Ways and Means Committee introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Nebraskans and Americans across the country have suffered long enough under a broken tax code that is burdensome, unfair and too expensive to comply with. Today, House Leadership and the Ways and Means Committee introduced the… Read more »

Every other row of soybeans and every third row of corn in Nebraska is exported, and we are the largest exporter of beef in the country. Our ethanol exports are climbing.  Agricultural trade is vital to Nebraska! Growing up and working on a farm, I know firsthand the work of farmers and the uncertainty they face every year when it comes to yields and prices. Thus, I fully appreciate… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues and voted yes to adopt the Senate Amendment to the House passed Budget Resolution. “Today I voted to approve the Senate Amendment to the House passed Budget, allowing tax reform to move ahead. This budget restrains spending and unleashes economic growth through tax reform. As a member of the House Armed Services… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has gained the support of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for H.R. 3897, The Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act. The Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act addresses fundamental problems with current laws regarding the access and use of already established benefits to surviving spouses and dependent… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has been appointed to the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (TX-13). The Air Force Academy Board of Visitors is a federal advisory committee comprised of appointees made by the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and the Chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.… Read more »

OMAHA, NE. –  Staff members from Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-02) District office will join Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS) for several Medicare Open Enrollment events throughout the district.  Medicare Open Enrollment will start October 15 and continue until December 7. The VAS receives a federal grant through the Nebraska Department of Insurance to provide… Read more »