Bipartisan bill would authorize grants for Veterans Resource Centers to advise, assist, and support military-connected students  This week, Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Veterans Resource Center Act. The legislation authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide federal grants to public universities to establish,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after his first bill, H.R. 3897 the Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act passed on the House floor: “This is an important day for America’s Gold Star families. I introduced this legislation after meeting with Gold Star spouses and families in Nebraska, and… Read more »

On Monday, October 2, 2017, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced H.R. 3897, the Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act of 2017, which would fill in the gaps of current support laws for Gold Star families.  “The core of the Gold Star Bill is about commitment—a commitment for life.  I personally know there is nothing more devastating than taking an… Read more »

(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 »