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 »

OMAHA, NE — Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released dates and locations for his April public town halls, and tentative future town hall locations and timeframes. The Congressman will be holding multiple town halls across the district. The first public town hall is Saturday, April 29 in the Gretna High School Auditorium, 11335 S. 204th Street, from 9:00 a.m. to… Read more »

D.C. — The actions of President Assad in using chemical weapons against his own citizens, including innocent children, is inexcusable and intolerable.  Directly and purposefully attacking civilians and non-combatants must not be ignored. The situation in Syria is extremely complex and both the Assad regime and ISIS are guilty of unfathomable evil against innocent people.… Read more »

D.C. — Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) re-introduced the “Kerrie Orozco Act.” The legislation allows the immediate relatives of first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process their immigration application in a timely manner despite the death of their loved one. “Every time our first responders go to work, put their physical safety… Read more »

 – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) is co-sponsoring legislation that will give National Guard and Reserve Component forces eligibility for certain benefits available to active duty forces who deploy and perform equivalent duties. H.R. 1384 will provide fairness to those who are fighting alongside America’s active duty forces. The Department of Defense (DoD) was given… Read more »