Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined colleagues in the House to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), giving individuals and states more control over health care policies allowing for patient-centered health care and removing federal bureaucrats from the decision process.  “Today I joined my colleagues on a rescue mission to save health care for Nebraskans… Read more »

 Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted two town halls, one in Gretna and one at Millard West High School, this past weekend with a combined total of nearly 700 people in attendance. The next town hall is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 at Bennington Elementary School, 11620 N 156th St, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  “I would like to thank the constituents who were able to… Read more »

 Shutting down the government and not funding our troops was not an option for Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) as he voted yes for the Omnibus bill that will fund government operations including the military through September 2017.  This Omnibus bill strengthens our military, border enforcement, and the National Institute for Health while keeping the IRS and EPA at reduced… Read more »

 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) is raising awareness to the need for prevention of these acts, prosecution of the perpetrators, and increased resources for victims.  He personally knows victims of sexual assault and tackled it head on while serving as a base commander in the U.S. Air Force. “When I arrived at… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement of support for the establishment of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity: “As someone who grew up on a family farm in rural Illinois and now serves on the House Agriculture Committee, I understand the value in helping rural America’s agriculture prosper, because it will lead to future… Read more »

Heartfelt pleas from Estonia and Poland government leaders for a permanent presence by the United States Military was fresh on the mind of Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), after he returned from a week-long bipartisan CODEL to Europe led by Speaker Paul Ryan. Currently, the United States rotates troops in and out of these two countries. “It was very emotional to meet with members of… Read more »

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the public-private partnership that will fund a new ambulatory care clinic at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Omaha: “I want to thank the non-profit Heritage Services and the Veterans Affairs Department for coming together on this first-of-its-kind project in which government funds will be… Read more »

(OMAHA, NE) Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the first stop of a trip by a bipartisan congressional delegation to reaffirm relationships with U.S. partners. “The long-term security of America will require a strategic plan that involves a solid relationship with key allies around the world,” noted Congressman Don Bacon. “I was… Read more »

(OMAHA, NE) Yesterday, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in a bipartisan delegation traveling to key European ally nations, with the goal of strengthening economic and security ties with our NATO partners. The delegation will travel to the United Kingdom, Norway, Poland, and Estonia to meet with government officials and military leaders where they… Read more »

(OMAHA, NE) In preparation for the upcoming Farm Bill and to enhance his work in the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) conducted an agriculture tour Monday and Tuesday of this week in central Nebraska where he visited with Nebraska farmers and ranchers. He then concluded the tour on Wednesday with a visit to the Cooper Farm Urban Agriculture Education Center in… Read more »