Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today issued the following statement concerning President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration for the Coronavirus situation: “We must reassure the American people that we are able to handle a national threat such as this, and the President’s declaration will make that possible. The steps listed as part of this declaration will enable us… Read more »

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense will not fund a replacement for the OC-135 Open Skies aircraft until it is decided if the country will remain in the arms control treaty, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday. https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/03/04/dod-wont-offer-contract-for-new-open-skies-plane-until-treaty-future-clear/ Read more »

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has selected Council Bluffs as one of 10 cities to receive funding for a new program focused on helping young people aging out of foster care avoid homelessness. HUD Secretary Ben Carson announced Thursday that nearly $1.2 million in funds for the Foster Youth to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and House colleagues voted yes on a bipartisan piece of legislation to pass funding to ensure our nation is prepared in the event of a disease outbreak amid emerging health threats abroad. “With so many questions and concerns regarding the coronavirus, my House colleagues and I have come together to replenish reserve funds to… Read more »

The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed historic legislation that would classify lynching as a federal hate crime. The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which passed on a 410-4 vote, was introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.). It is named after Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy who was lynched in 1955 in… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed a bill with broad bipartisan support on Wednesday designating lynching as a federal crime — a historic move that paves the way for antilynching legislation to be sent to the president’s desk after hundreds of unsuccessful attempts over the past… Read more »

The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would make lynching a federal hate crime, a major victory for advocates who have long sought to address America’s history of racial violence. The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.), passed with an overwhelming 410-4 vote. The Senate passed a similar bill, backed by Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Cory Booker… Read more »

WASHINGTON – The House overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday that would make lynching a federal crime, a move supporters said is "long overdue" in a country whose history is stained with the atrocities. “I cannot imagine our nation did not have any federal law against lynching when so many African Americans have been lynched,” said Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., a lead sponsor… Read more »

BACON VOTES YES FOR LEGAL AID GRANT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) an original cosponsor of H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act, voted yes on the bipartisan legislation which will establish a grant program that will ease the path for homeless or at-risk veterans seeking legal aid assistance in the areas of housing, family law,… Read more »

Washington, D.C.- Last year, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) was approached by local leaders to support legislation that would make lynching a federal crime.  After reviewing all legislative options, and believing it was the right one to support, Rep. Bacon introduced H.R. 3536, the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act.  The wording of H.R. 3536 mirrors the… Read more »