Omaha, Neb. - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement about the recent discussion by the President and military leaders in regard to the use of military force where looting and violence has become uncontrolled:
“Law enforcement matters are best left to the police with National Guard assistance if they request it. Although the President does have the… Read more »
Pastor Myron Pierce, wearing a shirt with the words “I Can’t Breathe” on it, joined other North Omaha pastors Wednesday who called for unity, hope and criminal justice reform.
“We want to let you know, there’s a new message in our city, that we are for North Omaha,” Pierce said. “We’re gonna make a change. We’re gonna make a… Read more »
Omaha, Neb. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) offered the following comments after the press conference hosted by Mayor Stothert, Governor Ricketts, and area law enforcement:
“I pray for the safety and healing for those who have suffered from racial inequality, those who are speaking against it, those hurt from violence, those who have suffered from looting and vandalism, and those… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (FOX 42 KPTM) — After a protest in Omaha on Friday, in support of justice for George Floyd, and another protest on Saturday, Mayor Stothert declared a State of Emergency in Sunday's press conference.
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Bacon Statement on Protests and Racial Equity
Omaha, Neb. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today issued the following statement in regard to the unwarranted death of George Floyd and protests held in Omaha:
“Last night, Omahans came together as one with the intention to peacefully protest the unwarranted death of George Floyd while being apprehended by law enforcement in… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today informed Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy that he wished to be included in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Democrat rule on proxy voting, H.Res. 965, and committed to not use it or cast a vote on another Member’s behalf:
“I will not give our district’s “vote card” to another member of Congress. For over 231… Read more »
Bacon Votes Yes on PPP Flexibility Act
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) voted yes today on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act:
“The Paycheck Protection Program has saved millions and millions of jobs by keeping many small businesses solvent during COVID. I voted today to give greater flexibility to small businesses by extending the duration of the… Read more »
Bacon Votes to Send FISA Bill to Conference
Cites Need for Safeguards
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) voted today to send the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act to Conference, the process where House and Senate Members work together to iron out differences between bills:
“I voted to send the FISA bill to Conference so that the House and Senate Conferees can… Read more »
Omaha, Neb. – Congressman Don Bacon issued the following statement after President Donald Trump indicated that the United States would withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty in six months, if Russia did not return to full compliance:
“Though some of the oldest aircraft in the Air Force inventory, the two OC-135s based at Offutt Air Force Base continue to play an important role in this… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—Congressmen Don Bacon (NE-02) and John Garamendi (CA-03) introduced H.R. 6922, the Base Applications Sped Expeditiously Protection (BASE Protection) Act, which directs the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to prioritize and expedite Section 408 permit applications that provide military installations with enhanced resilience. Section 408 is the process and criteria that the… Read more »
