– 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 »
Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) was named to the House Small Business Committee for the 115th Congress. As the commander at Offutt Air Force Base and Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Representative Bacon saw first-hand how unnecessary regulations proved burdensome to small businesses striving to provide quality service to military members and their families, giving him the valuable… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) was named to the House Agriculture Committee for the 115th Congress. Representative Bacon’s rural upbringing on a family farm with corn, soybeans, hay and beef cattle will prove valuable experience and insight to benefit bot the Second Congressional District and Nebraska. Read more »
Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) was named to the House Armed Services Committee for the 115th Congress. Representative Bacon’s military experience, serving nearly 30 years and retiring as a Brigadier General in the Unites States Air Force will prove to be valuable experience and insight that will benefit the Second Congressional District and Nebraska.
Committee Chairman… Read more »
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2017 – On Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017, Congressman Don Bacon will preside over the House floor during Special Order speeches.
Each Freshman Member will share duties of serving as the Presiding Chair during Special Orders. After legislative business, members will have the opportunity to speak under a process known as Special Orders. Both… Read more »
Congressman-Elect Don Bacon (NE-02) has opposed the change to the Office of Congressional Ethics amendments recognizing ethics reform is needed, but this is not the right path for said reform.
"Many Democrats and Republicans would like to see changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics. These efforts should have been conducted in more of a bi-partisan manner with broader… Read more »
Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) voted in favor of a bill he has co-sponsored. H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Security (REINS) Act passed by a vote of 237-187, and requires that Congress vote on any major rule or regulation coming from the executive branch that is estimated by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to impact the economy by $100 million or… Read more »
Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) voted for House Resolution 11 objecting to the United Nations Security Resolution (UNSCR 2334) that passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 342-80. Congressman Bacon released the following statement:
“I voted to oppose the recent UN Security Council Resolution against Israel and called for its immediate repeal. Breaking with… Read more »
Today, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and David Young (IA-03) introduced Sarah’s Law, legislation to honor Sarah Root, an Iowan and Bellevue University 4.0 GPA student. Sarah, 21, was tragically killed by an illegal immigrant in January of last year in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, one day after graduating college.
“The sad fact is that if the federal… Read more »
