Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after supporting H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: “We need a compassionate solution that better secures our border, transitions us to a merit-based immigration system, reinforces the rule of law by stopping ‘catch and release,’ and provides our DACA youth with a… Read more »

Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4760, the Securing America's Future Act.  “Though this bill is not perfect, it would have been better than doing nothing. We must move forward on border security, protecting DACA youth, and updating our immigration system. This legislation provides necessary funding to enhance… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding family separation at the border: "Families are the heart of our society and way of life. We should not be separating them at the border because of outdated and broken immigration policies, but instead protecting them by finding suitable shelter and speeding up the adjudication process. However, we cannot… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement in regards to the President’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “I understand why many people are unsure of what the future holds for them and the fears they are feeling. I want to let those who are scared and uncertain know that I am committed to keeping… Read more »

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 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) which included language from Sarah's Law, a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Iowa Congressmen David Young and Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon and in the U.S. Senate (S. 37)  by Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley and Nebraska… 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 »