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Stakeholders Applaud Bacon for Reintroducing Legislation to Strengthen America’s Agricultural Security

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Stakeholders Applaud Bacon for Reintroducing Legislation to Strengthen America’s Agricultural Security Washington – Stakeholders and organizations are applauding Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) for reintroducing H.R. 4155, the American Agricultural Security Research Act of 2025 which will bolster cyber defenses for our nation's food supply chain and secure America's…

Lawmakers revive bipartisan bill to ban asbestos

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Lawmakers revive bipartisan bill to ban asbestos While EPA’s approach to asbestos remains in flux, advocates are hoping this will be the year to get a congressional ban on the cancer-causing substances across the finish line. Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joined Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Sen. Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, in reupping the “Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now…

Rep. Don Bacon sits down with Rhyan Henson

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Rep. Don Bacon sits down with Rhyan Henson   Outgoing Republican Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) sat down with Rhyan Henson on Tuesday to discuss Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine, along with the legacy he hopes to leave. Questions and answers have been edited for length and clarity. https://www.localnewslive.com/2025/09/17/rep-don-bacon-sits-down-with-rhyan-henson/

Reps. Bacon, Chu Lead Colleagues in Urging House Appropriators to Explicitly Protect NASA Funding in Upcoming Continuing Resolution

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Reps. Bacon, Chu Lead Colleagues in Urging House Appropriators to Explicitly Protect NASA Funding in Upcoming Continuing Resolution Lawmakers warn a CR anomaly for NASA is needed to prevent the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from prematurely making dramatic cuts at NASA without the consent of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. –Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Judy Chu…

Bacon, Flood Introduce Bill to Support College Students' Access to Mental Health Care

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Bacon, Flood Introduce Bill to Support College Students' Access to Mental Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Don Bacon (NE), joined by Mike Flood (NE) and Rep. Zach Nunn (IA), introduced the “College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act.” “College can be stressful for many students as they experience being away from their…

Nebraska congressman says he's been a target just like some of his colleagues both Republican and Democrat

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Nebraska congressman says he's been a target just like some of his colleagues both Republican and Democrat Bacon said people on both sides have been targeted in some way, including himself. "I got a restraining order on someone right now back home. And so this, and I know the Democrats have the same issues, so we have to treat this as a team and not make it worse," he said. This comes…

Bacon Brief: The Week in DC Sept. 8-12

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Dear friend, DC Meetings Our office was blessed to host some of the most amazing people in our world. Some under tragic circumstances, some of joy, and all there to share their stories. When we met with Ohad Ben Ami and his wife, Raz, we weren’t prepared to hear what they both endured as former hostages…

Bacon Commends House Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill

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Bacon Commends House Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technology and Innovation Subcommittee, joined his House colleagues in voting for H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization…

Bacon says political violence impacting both sides

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Bacon says political violence impacting both sides Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon comments on political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. https://www.wowt.com/video/2025/09/11/bacon-says-political-violence-impacting-both-sides/

Bacon’s Statement on Reported Cancelation of Funding for Baltic Security

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Bacon’s Statement on Reported Cancelation of Funding for Baltic Security  Says decision is “flat out wrong” Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Co-Chair of the House Baltic Caucus, called the Administration’s reported decision to cut off funding for the Baltic Security initiative and other programs “flat out wrong.” The move would stop security assistance programs such as…