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Rep. Bacon Votes for Men and Women in Uniform

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after voting to fund the government through September: “For years, our men and women in uniform have been asked to fulfill their tasks and missions without the necessary funding, resources, and training. In the last year alone, we lost more servicemembers in training accidents than in combat. Today’s vote was a…

Rep. Bacons Bill Bolstering Partnership Between DHS and Fusion Centers Passes House Today

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Congressman Don Bacon’s (NE-02) bill, H.R. 5079 DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Field Engagement Accountability Act, was passed by the House of Representatives today.  This important legislation will help bolster the partnership between DHS and fusion centers across the United States.  H.R. 5079 has seven bipartisan cosponsors including House Homeland Security…

Congressman Bacon Announces Summer Dome Tour Availability

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Congressman Bacon announces available Dome Tour timeslots for Nebraska Second District residents visiting the Nation’s Capital.  Domes soar to great heights and span vast spaces–their inspiring form is reserved for society’s greatest buildings.  The Capitol’s iron dome, an instantly recognizable American symbol, has long been admired for its majestic…

Rep. Bacon Statement on Passage of STOP School Violence Act

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the statement below following the House passage of a bill he cosponsors, the STOP School Violence Act: “The STOP School Violence Act is a necessary first step to address school security issues in this country. This legislation provides $75 million per year from Fiscal Year 2019 to 2028 to be used for active shooter training, technology…

Rep. Bacon Leads Main Street Caucus School Safety Working Group

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the Republican Main Street Caucus, is spearheading a new School Safety Working Group, to focus on finding ways to make America’s schools safer and explore the various reasons behind school shootings. “At my recent meeting with superintendents in my district on school security, we discussed various possible causes that may contribute…

Tax Reform Continues to Provide Positive Results for Nebraskans and Employers

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OMAHA, NE- Across America, over four million workers have received more than $4 billion in bonuses and 90 percent of Americans are seeing a boost in their paychecks thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed and enacted at the end of 2017. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) has been hearing about the benefits from across the country and right here at home. Large corporations such as Dollar…

Rep. Bacon Statement on Tariffs

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement on tariffs: "Last July, I led a letter asking President Trump to exclude steel and aluminum imports from global tariffs or other trade restrictions. The steel and aluminum industries provide billions of dollars in economic activity and hindering these imports could negatively affect U.S. food processors and…

Rep. Bacon and Congressional Soccer Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce World Cup Resolution

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Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Rep. Darrin LaHood (IL-18) and Rep. Ruben Kihuen (NV-04) introduced a resolution last night to express support for North America’s united bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This united bid seeks to host the games across the United States, Mexico, and…

Rep. Bacon Introduces Legislation to Help Law Enforcement Protect Citizens

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OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02-R) was today joined by local law enforcement and prosecutors to discuss two pieces of legislation he has introduced: H.R. 4896, the LEOSA Training Extension Act, and H.R. 5134, the Stop Straw Purchases Act, legislation addressing increased punishments for straw purchases. Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24-D) is an original cosponsor on the Stop…