Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-02) bill, H.R. 5079 DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Field Engagement Accountability Act, was passed by the House of Representatives today. This important legislation will help bolster the partnership between DHS and fusion centers across the United States. H.R. 5079 has seven bipartisan cosponsors including House Homeland Security… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced H.R. 5079, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Field Engagement Accountability Act. Original bipartisan sponsors of the bill include: Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), Congressman John Katko (NY-24), and Congressman… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the statement below following this morning's attack in New York City:
“Once again, a person with extreme ideologies has attempted to cause harm on American soil and attack freedom and democracy. Thankfully, this would-be terrorist was not successful in his mission to hurt Americans in New York’s heavily trafficked Port… Read more »
Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) was selected as the newest member of the House Homeland Security Committee by Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10). Rep. Bacon will sit on the Border and Maritime Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection subcommittees.
“I am pleased to welcome Rep. Don Bacon to the Homeland Security Committee,” said Chairman McCaul.… 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… Read more »
— Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that Congressman Steve Chabot (OH-01), Chairman of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, will join him in the Second Congressional District of Nebraska on Monday, July 31, 2017, to discuss initiatives and issues facing small businesses.
“Chairman Chabot has been a true advocate for America’s small… 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… Read more »
