Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Rep. Darrin LaHood (IL-18) and Rep. Ruben Kihuen (NV-04) introduced a resolution last night to express support for North America’s united bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This united bid seeks to host the games across the United States, Mexico, and… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02-R) was today joined by local law enforcement and prosecutors to discuss two pieces of legislation he has introduced: H.R. 4896, the LEOSA Training Extension Act, and H.R. 5134, the Stop Straw Purchases Act, legislation addressing increased punishments for straw purchases. Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24-D) is an original cosponsor on the Stop… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding his recent co-sponsorship of H.R. 4909, the STOP (Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing) School Violence Act: “Our schools need to have resources to protect our nation’s children. Tragically, there were missteps by law enforcement agencies to properly flag and take seriously these warnings.… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced H.R. 5079, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Field Engagement Accountability Act. Original bipartisan sponsors of the bill include: Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), Congressman John Katko (NY-24), and Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act, that includes funding for the Department of Defense, veterans, natural disaster assistance and critical health care programs: “With the Senate so evenly divided, I believe the bipartisan budget deal is the best compromise possible that funds defense, supports our veterans, and… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in voting to fully fund the Department of Defense for one year and extend community health care funding: “For the fourth time, this legislative body has passed funding to adequately support our military and its operations. Our troops have been stretched too thin and have suffered far too long resulting in training accidents,… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after this evening’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the President gave an outstanding speech that reflected optimism and a desire to seek bipartisan solutions and a hopeful vision for America.  Much has been accomplished and together we can build on these successes. We passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed FY18 Department of Defense appropriations for a third time: “Today I voted for and the House passed legislation to fully fund the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2018. This is the third time the House has voted on defense funding since July. This bill includes… Read more »

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) will be joined by Omaha Police Sergeant Jeff Kopietz at the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. on January 30. Sgt. Kopietz is a 27-year veteran with the Omaha Police Department (OPD), where he has worked in the Uniform Patrol Bureau, Weed and Seed Squad, Narcotics and is currently assigned to the Fugitive Squad/Metro Fugitive… Read more »

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced his 14 nominations to the United States military service academies:  U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD; U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) at Colorado Springs, CO; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Congressional members nominate individuals and the final… Read more »