OMAHA, NE - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has gained the support of the NAACP for H.R.1970, the Kerrie Orozco Act.  The legislation allows the immediate relatives of first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process their immigration application in a timely manner despite the death of their loved one. “I appreciate the time that the NAACP took to research the… Read more »

 — Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that Congressman Steve Chabot (OH-01), Chairman of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, will join him in the Second Congressional District of Nebraska on Monday, July 31, 2017, to discuss initiatives and issues facing small businesses.   “Chairman Chabot has been a true advocate for America’s small… Read more »

 — This week, Congressman Don Bacon (NE02) along with 22 of his colleagues sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to exclude tinplate steel and aluminum for food packaging in any import restrictions initiated under, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This investigation was launched to determine whether steel and aluminum imports threaten or impair our… Read more »

 Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Introduced by Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, the NDAA provides the readiness, resources, and reform needed to strengthen the U.S. military. “The National Defense… Read more »

 — Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement today in honor of the July 4th holiday: "The Fourth of July is more than just an opportunity to get together with family and friends; it is an opportunity to reflect on our country’s proud history and honor the ideals and principles for which it stands.  We also remember the courage of… Read more »

 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) which included language from Sarah's Law, a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Iowa Congressmen David Young and Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon and in the U.S. Senate (S. 37)  by Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley and Nebraska… Read more »

 – Responding to world-wide cyber-attacks, which are devastating businesses and jeopardizing the function of critical US infrastructure, Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-02) amendment to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved for inclusion by the House Armed Services Committee (HASC).  His amendment will enhance cyber security training to further… Read more »

 — Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement today following the repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule: “The Waters of the US Rule was the prime example of government overreach and resulted in costly compliance measures. It placed burdensome regulations on Nebraska’s farmers, ranchers, landowners, county governments and… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in a bipartisan support of H.R. 2353 the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which will help more Americans earn a lifetime of success by streamlining and supporting programs that provide knowledge and hands-on training to high school and community college students necessary for a broad… Read more »

OMAHA, NE — "I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of 22-year-old American student Otto Warmbier, who had been imprisoned for 17 months by the leader of a cruel regime. I join our fellow citizens in offering my prayers to his heartbroken family at the loss of their courageous son.  Mr. Warmbier reportedly slipped into a coma over a year ago and the North Korean… Read more »