FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 27, 2018    OMAHA, NE - In a letter sent today (12/27/18) to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) asked for his pay to be withheld until an agreement to fund the whole government takes effect.  In the letter, Rep. Bacon stated, "I believe that Members of Congress should be… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today released a statement regarding Rep. Steve King's (IA-04) comments to the New York Times: “Racist comments are reprehensible and have no place in our conversations nor society, including the ones made by Rep. King. White supremacy is, was, and always will be repugnant. There can be no ambiguity on this. Though he has said white supremacy… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced H.R. 504, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Field Engagement Accountability Act, which requires the DHS Secretary to develop a department-wide plan for engagement with fusion centers. Original cosponsors of this bipartisan bill include: Ranking Member Michael McCaul (TX-10), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and… Read more »

Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) called for compromise so that we can open the rest of government, rationally respond to the dysfunction we now have at our broken border, and confront the growing humanitarian crisis that is getting worse with each week. “Customs and Border Protection are requesting 234 miles of physical barrier to be strategically placed along our 2,000 mile… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today stood on the side of national security and our nation’s Border Patrol by voting no on two funding bills offered by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats. Neither bill included funding for enhanced border security measures, including a wall in specific areas, as requested by the Border Patrol. “Speaker Pelosi is offering zero compromise… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed the 116th Congress Rules Package bill: "I would have liked to support the rules package put forth today, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on rules for the House that makes it easier to raise taxes, allows raising the debt ceiling without a vote, and would allow appropriation amendments to increase… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today expressed support for Brian Buescher of Omaha, who has been nominated by the President to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge in Nebraska. He also expressed disappointment in two U.S. Senators for their religious discrimination shown in their questioning: “Brian Buescher is a distinguished civic leader and accomplished attorney here… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed a year end spending bill: “It is unconscionable that Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi want to kick the can down the road once again regarding border security, which is national security. They offer no compromises. Sen. Schumer owes the American people a compromise to prevent a filibuster… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed criminal justice reform today: "Over 95% of the prison population today will be released at some point in the future, to return home to their families and communities. However, the re-offense rate in America is far too high. We must work to keep people out of prison once they are… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today joined his colleagues to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which delivers key wins for Nebraskan farmers, ranchers, and consumers, as well as certainty and stability to the economies of Ag communities like Nebraska. Four areas of concern to Rep. Bacon, addressed in the 2018 Farm Bill, include: trade promotion, a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Bank,… Read more »