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 this important legislation, I am pleased by the stro... 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 learned of their personal challenges and the gaps in curr... 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 children. “MOAA i... 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. The role of the ... 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 tours as a Base ... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Coffman (R-CO), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), in a strong bipartisan effort, have introduced H. J.Res. 118, a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), to provide clear Congressional authorization guidelines for the use of military force. “The threats we face today are far different than those we faced over a decade ... Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) is now accepting applications for nomination to one of the United States military 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. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT does not require a congressional nomination... Read more »
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Introduced by Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, the NDAA provides the readiness, resources, and reform needed to strengthen the U.S. military. “The National Defense Authorization Act implements... Read more »
North Korea will be the subject of an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council after a successful launch of an ICBM on Tuesday. North Korea claims it could reach anywhere in the world. Congressman Don Bacon revealed more information about North Korea’s capabilities. He says they have at least ten nuclear weapons and that is at the unclassified level and they are working to make the warheads sm... Read more »
