LINCOLN, Neb. —Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees found a safe harbor and new life here in Nebraska.  Families said are grateful for what they have but have found some government regulations are holding them back. They're not able to get drivers licenses or state IDs. Read the full article here. Read more »

Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, join Andrea Mitchell to weigh in on the opportunities to work across the aisle in the new year. Despite concerns that far-right Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene are now part of a slim House majority, Gottheimer remains optimistic: “you’re always gonna have… Read more »

FIRST ON FOX: Several House Republicans expressed confidence in their leadership going into the next Congress with control of the House hanging in the balance. Fox News Digital asked congressional Republicans their confidence level with leadership on a scale of 1 to 10. The House leadership scored high marks among several GOP members asked, with their scores ranging… Read more »

The House Republican Conference advanced its first round of rule changes Wednesday for when it retakes the House in January.  The GOP is saving more controversial rule change proposals for after Thanksgiving but voted in favor of a change to how a speaker of the House could be ousted from power. The rule proposed by Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) is meant as a way to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted no on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded through December 16, 2022. He released the following statement: “Continuing Resolutions are a blow to military readiness because they delay military training, modernization, and decrease recruitment and retention efforts. Instead of extending funding into 2023,… Read more »

Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that the District Office has assisted nearly 500 individuals and individuals with small businesses in tracking down delayed tax returns with the IRS. The amount recovered is well over $6 million. Constituents who reached out to the office had been waiting for their returns for anywhere from one to three years, and while the majority of… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-town hall on March 2, 2022 for the people of Nebraska's Second Congressional district to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world, including the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Afghanistan withdrawal, health care, and much more. Listen here. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the President’s State of the Union Address: “The events of the past year have provided a stark reminder that the policies of the party in power affect the peace and prosperity of all Americans. As the country continues to lurch from crisis to crisis, the President’s policies are failing to address the… Read more »

 Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted against the so-called voting rights legislation, because it does the exact opposite.  “I voted to protect Nebraska’s election laws from a federal takeover,” said Bacon. “We should not have to submit to any administration of either party by placing the unelected, unaccountable office of the U.S. Attorney… Read more »

Washington, DC – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) today announced they will serve as co-chairs of the Republican Main Street Caucus during the 117th Congress. Main Street is a group comprised of 60 Republican members who are dedicated to strong, conservative principles related to economic, business, environmental, and national… Read more »