This week, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2) was one of four Congressman to join the bi-partisan Climate Solutions Caucus, which has 24 members evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), the co-Chairs of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, welcomed them to the Caucus.
The mission of the Climate Solutions Caucus is… Read more »
This week, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined 15 other members of Congress who have served in combat to ask President Donald Trump for special exemption consideration for two groups of refugees with regard to his Executive Order concerning refugees. The letter was delivered to the President this week.
The letter expresses a shared concern of national security and the need for the… Read more »
Every February, America takes time to remember the important contributions and achievements to our country by African-Americans. On Thursday, February 2 Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) commemorated African-American History Month on the House Floor by honoring Dr. Carol Mitchell of Omaha for her career of public service and dedication to education.
Dr. Mitchell was born and raised in, what… Read more »
Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2) released the following statement:
“America is a country of hope and refuge for those fleeing terrorism, persecution, war and poverty. However, we must review our vetting procedures to ensure we are protecting our citizens as it is our first priority. There are multiple reports that indicate ISIS is trying to infiltrate other countries using… Read more »
Earlier this week, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2) was appointed to the General Farm Commodities & Risk Management and Biotechnology, Horticulture & Research Subcommittees for the Agriculture Committee, and will serve on the Agriculture, Energy & Trade Subcommittee and Investigations, Oversight & Regulations Subcommittee for the Small Business Committee for the 115th… Read more »
As part of Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-2) commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington, he has agreed to co-sponsor House Joint Resolution 2, which calls for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
“I am concerned that our children, grandchildren and future generations have already been saddled with nearly $20 trillion in debt,… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has signed on to co-sponsor two
Pro-Life bills including House Resolutions 7 and 490, HR. 7 also known as the No Taxpayer
Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 will consolidate patchwork policies that prohibit federal funding for abortions. H.R. 490, known as the Heartbeat
Bill introduced by Rep. Steve King (IA-4) would… Read more »
– Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) and his wife Angie will attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America. In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, Representative Bacon will attend the Inauguration Ball later this evening.
While Article Two of the Constitution of the United States only mandates that the President take… Read more »
– U.S. Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):
“The Secretary of Agriculture serves as an important voice for rural Americans. As a new member of the Agriculture Committee, I look forward… Read more »
(Omaha, Neb.) Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) in anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be celebrated tomorrow, Monday, January 16, released the following statement.
Congressman Bacon’s statement:
“Throughout the history of the United States, our nation has always relied on leaders who have the courage to help our great country grow and advance. Dr. King was a… Read more »
