Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed the 116th Congress Rules Package bill: "I would have liked to support the rules package put forth today, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on rules for the House that makes it easier to raise taxes, allows raising the debt ceiling without a vote, and would allow appropriation amendments to increase… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today expressed support for Brian Buescher of Omaha, who has been nominated by the President to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge in Nebraska. He also expressed disappointment in two U.S. Senators for their religious discrimination shown in their questioning: “Brian Buescher is a distinguished civic leader and accomplished attorney here… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House passed a year end spending bill: “It is unconscionable that Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi want to kick the can down the road once again regarding border security, which is national security. They offer no compromises. Sen. Schumer owes the American people a compromise to prevent a filibuster… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed criminal justice reform today: "Over 95% of the prison population today will be released at some point in the future, to return home to their families and communities. However, the re-offense rate in America is far too high. We must work to keep people out of prison once they are… Read more »

President Donald Trump is declaring victory against the Islamic State group in a new White House video explaining his sudden decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. Trump says in the video, "We have won against ISIS." And he says, "Now it's time for our troops to come back home." Officials announced Wednesday Trump would be pulling all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria, sparking alarm… Read more »

The House has easily passed the farm bill, a massive legislative package that reauthorizes agriculture programs and food aid. The legislation has already passed the Senate and is now headed to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. Rep. Don Bacon (R) told NET News he thinks Congress got it "largely right." Bacon said there is always compromise involved in… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today joined his colleagues to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which delivers key wins for Nebraskan farmers, ranchers, and consumers, as well as certainty and stability to the economies of Ag communities like Nebraska. Four areas of concern to Rep. Bacon, addressed in the 2018 Farm Bill, include: trade promotion, a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Bank,… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), along with a number of his colleagues, signed on to a letter urging Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to include the Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act (H.R. 795) in any year-end tax packages. "As more students are choosing to attend higher education, our system to pay for college has not kept pace. Seven in ten… Read more »

Omaha, NE - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding recent Russian aggression against Ukraine: "Russia once again is using military force and intimidation against its neighbor, Ukraine. The attacks on Ukraine’s Navy are typical of the bully Vladimir Putin, and are a continuation of Russian aggression we saw in Crimea and in the Donetsk region. This is… Read more »

Omaha, NE - Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi: "The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a heinous and unspeakable crime, and contrary to America’s values. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must acknowledge that this state-sanctioned killing was unacceptable and hold those involved responsible for their… Read more »