Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed a year end spending bill: “It is unconscionable that Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi want to kick the can down the road once again regarding border security, which is national security. They offer no compromises. Sen. Schumer owes the American people a compromise to prevent a filibuster… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) released a statement following their ‘yea’ vote and successful advocacy to remove Ebola funding cuts from the rescissions package: “I worked to ensure life-saving Ebola funding was not cut as part of this rescissions package, enabling me to now vote to rescind nearly $15 billion in wasteful spending.… 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 (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 »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released a statement following the passage of legislation to fund the government: “I am happy that our two million men and women in uniform will receive a paycheck and the more than 21,000 children in the Second Congressional District who rely on CHIP will have continued coverage. We must now work on permanent funding for our military to ensure… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after government funding expired: "Government shutdowns reflect dysfunction and hyper partisanship.  We should be sitting together and developing a bipartisan solution to secure our border, reform antiquated immigration policies, and find a permanent solution for our DACA youth so they don’t have to worry about… Read more »

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Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the government: “I voted in favor of the Continuing Resolution (CR) which funds the government through February 16. This CR includes an extension for funding of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through Fiscal Year 2023. While not perfect, passing a CR and keeping our… Read more »

Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after the House voted on legislation to fund the government: “While I am disappointed in the Democrats who were whipped into voting against funding of the government, which is playing with the lives of our men and women in uniform by holding defense spending hostage, I agree with Defense Secretary Mattis and other… Read more »