(JULY 12, 2017) -- Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE 2nd District), who is a retired Air Force Brigadier General, was honored last night at a Capitol Hill reception for generals in Congress hosted by the nonpartisan organization Mission: Readiness.  Congressman Bacon was presented with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the country and Nebraska. Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI 1st… 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 »

Congressman Don Bacon visited local veterans Wednesday. Bacon says his goal was to give veterans a chance to bring their issues to his attention. He says the gathering was very informative and he learned a lot. People expressed concerns about not getting into the VA for mental health reasons and the time it takes to get services they need. The Congressman wants to reform veterans… Read more »

 Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) recently voted in favor of two pieces of legislation that reflect his commitment to the care of our nation’s veterans. H.R. 1259 and H.R. 1367 address staffing policies and human resource practices at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 1259, “The VA Accountability First Act of 2017” would grant the Secretary of the VA… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon, representing the 2nd District of Nebraska, held this live event to discuss the concerns of his constituents. He spoke about education and believes that the local school boards should be making decisions for their district. Congressman Bacon stated he supports President Trump’s temporary travel ban and is in favor of improving the vetting procedures. The… Read more »