Congressman Don Bacon, Republican U.S. Representative representing Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, toured Western Nebraska recently.
On the tour, he stopped in Sidney to meet with local Republicans and businesses, including the Sidney Sun-Telegraph newspaper. In his visit at the Sun-Telegraph, Bacon stressed the importance of diversity in agriculture, for example the difference… Read more »
U.S. Representative Don Bacon held a meeting Wednesday with Panhandle crop producers, cattlemen and local officials hosted in part by the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission. The meeting with the Omaha representative stretched over several hours and was held in a conference room at the Weborg 21 Centre with a dozen or so attendees.
Bacon held a similar meeting in North Platte on Thursday… Read more »
Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District visited many ag producers, farmers, and businesses to discuss his work on the House Ag Committee and the upcoming Farm Bill.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02-R) was joined by Reps. Henry Cuellar (TX-28-D), John Rutherford (FL-04-R), and Pete Stauber (MN-08-R) in introducing H.R. 1210: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act.
The LEOSA Reform Act is a critical piece of legislation that will improve public safety by allowing qualified law enforcement… Read more »
Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC); a national coding competition that provides youth with an opportunity to explore the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Millard North High School ninth grader Nikita Ramaswamy won first place with her chemistry app called ChemHelp, which… Read more »
Washington D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) has been named as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. The subcommittee addresses policies and statutes relating to nutrition, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and domestic commodity distribution and consumer initiatives, as well… Read more »
Omaha woman honored as Unsung Hero
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For years, Ella Willis has worked to beautify her neighborhood and her community. She tells 6 News she was motivated by her early years living in Mississippi.
“I was coming up with 14 kids. We didn’t have grass ‘cause we kept it all down. When I left home and got married, the beauty of having a nice yard and flowers and all that… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) of the House Armed Serviced Committee (HASC) introduced H.R. 857, the Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act of 2021, which seeks to limit Iran’s malign influence in the Middle East.
The legislation requires the United States to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the transfer of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting no on the House Democrat’s resolution to remove Rep. Marjorie Greene from her committee assignments for inexcusable and inflammatory remarks made by her, before being elected to the House of Representatives:
“For the first time in 234 years, one party is dictating committee assignments to the… Read more »
Omaha, Neb. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced his 24 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 »
