Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed FY18 Department of Defense appropriations for a third time: “Today I voted for and the House passed legislation to fully fund the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2018. This is the third time the House has voted on defense funding since July. This bill includes… Read more »

OMAHA, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced his 14 nominations to the United States military service academies:  U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD; U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) at Colorado Springs, CO; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Congressional members nominate individuals and the final… 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 »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03) held a breakfast today officially introducing the bipartisan Congressional Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Caucus. “I am excited to co-chair this caucus with Congressman Garamendi,” said Rep. Bacon. “Airborne ISR plays an important role in our national security and I… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by President Trump:  "Today the President signed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act into law, a major milestone in restoring our military readiness.   When I first came to Congress I made it a priority to ensure our men and… Read more »

Today, the House passed the conference report to accompany the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 356-70.  “Today, I joined my House colleagues in sending a strong bipartisan message to the American people that restoring our military readiness is a national priority,” said Rep. Bacon.  “As a member of the Conference Committee for… 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 »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has gained the support of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for H.R. 3897, The Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act. The Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act addresses fundamental problems with current laws regarding the access and use of already established benefits to surviving spouses and dependent… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has been appointed to the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (TX-13). The Air Force Academy Board of Visitors is a federal advisory committee comprised of appointees made by the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and the Chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) was named by Speaker Paul Ryan as a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Conferee to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee. A Conference Committee is appointed to resolve differences between the U.S. House and Senate versions of passed legislation. “With nearly 30 years of experience in the Air Force including two… Read more »