OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released a statement following the announcement of Chinese tariffs on U.S. products including soybeans, beef, and corn: “I am extremely concerned about the proposed Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans, beef, and corn. Nebraska’s agriculture economy, which exported $6.4 billion of commodities in 2016, is dependent on continued access to… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding the KORUS agreement: “Our nation’s partnership with South Korea through the KORUS (The United States-Korea Free Trade) Agreement has allowed Nebraska’s agriculture economy to thrive. The enhancements made to the trade agreement better our relationship with South Korea and encourage the… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the government through September: “For years, our men and women in uniform have been asked to fulfill their tasks and missions without the necessary funding, resources, and training. In the last year alone, we lost more servicemembers in training accidents than in combat. Today’s vote was a… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-02) bill, H.R. 5079 DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Field Engagement Accountability Act, was passed by the House of Representatives today.  This important legislation will help bolster the partnership between DHS and fusion centers across the United States.  H.R. 5079 has seven bipartisan cosponsors including House Homeland Security… Read more »

Congressman Bacon announces available Dome Tour timeslots for Nebraska Second District residents visiting the Nation’s Capital.  Domes soar to great heights and span vast spaces–their inspiring form is reserved for society’s greatest buildings.  The Capitol’s iron dome, an instantly recognizable American symbol, has long been admired for its majestic… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the statement below following the House passage of a bill he cosponsors, the STOP School Violence Act: “The STOP School Violence Act is a necessary first step to address school security issues in this country. This legislation provides $75 million per year from Fiscal Year 2019 to 2028 to be used for active shooter training, technology… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the Republican Main Street Caucus, is spearheading a new School Safety Working Group, to focus on finding ways to make America’s schools safer and explore the various reasons behind school shootings. “At my recent meeting with superintendents in my district on school security, we discussed various possible causes that may contribute… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Across America, over four million workers have received more than $4 billion in bonuses and 90 percent of Americans are seeing a boost in their paychecks thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed and enacted at the end of 2017. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has been hearing about the benefits from across the country and right here at home. Large corporations such as Dollar… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement on tariffs: "Last July, I led a letter asking President Trump to exclude steel and aluminum imports from global tariffs or other trade restrictions. The steel and aluminum industries provide billions of dollars in economic activity and hindering these imports could negatively affect U.S. food processors and… Read more »

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