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 »

U.S. Representative Donald Bacon was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker Paul Ryan on January 3rd, 2017. Read more »

The 115th freshman class stands ready for the new Congress. Read more »

The First Session of the 115th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2017 in Washington, DC. Read more »

The First Session of the 115th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2017 in Washington, DC. Read more »

Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) was sworn into the 115th Congress by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01). Congressman Bacon released the following statement: “It is an honor to serve the people of Nebraska as the Congressman for the Second Congressional District. I will serve as an honest broker on all issues while being loyal to the Constitution and… Read more »