Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in keeping the government open by voting to continue current appropriations levels through December 22, 2017, and issued the following statement: “While I do not like to continue kicking the can down the road by voting for a long-term continuing appropriations resolution because of the impact to our national security, I told… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues to pass the bipartisan H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act by a vote of 231-198 with six democrats supporting. This legislation also includes language from H.R. 4477, Fix NICS Act, that will strengthen NICS to protect public safety as well as require a study on bump stocks. This bill allows law-abiding citizens to… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement following the President's remarks on Jerusalem:  "Today is an important day for the United States, and for our Israeli allies and friends. I applaud the President for affirming U.S. Law and recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of Israel. The President’s actions today have righted a wrong in… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after becoming an original cosponsor of the Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act, introduced by Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-06): “This legislation is long overdue. It not only provides transparency to taxpayers and requires Members of Congress and staffers who have ever been accused of sexual… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) was selected as the newest member of the House Homeland Security Committee by Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10). Rep. Bacon will sit on the Border and Maritime Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection subcommittees. “I am pleased to welcome Rep. Don Bacon to the Homeland Security Committee,” said Chairman McCaul.… Read more »

When Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) arrived at Ramstein Air Base in Germany as the new base commander in 2008, he discovered that allegations of sexual assault were high among those serving at the base. He immediately acted to address that issue and is now taking steps to address the same issue in Congress. “It is totally unacceptable that at least $15 million has been paid out to… Read more »

OMAHA, NE- Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement regarding Small Business Saturday:   “Small businesses are a vital part of Nebraska and our nation’s economies. Nationwide, there are over 29 million small businesses and the latest statistics show Nebraska is home to nearly 170,000 small businesses employing 394,000 people. Small business… Read more »

Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today, and released the following statement: “Today, the United States House of Representatives took a big step to deliver Americans the tax relief they deserve. This tax reform will let the majority of working families keep more of their hard-earned money. Taxpayers will… Read more »

Today, the House passed the conference report to accompany the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 356-70.  “Today, I joined my House colleagues in sending a strong bipartisan message to the American people that restoring our military readiness is a national priority,” said Rep. Bacon.  “As a member of the Conference Committee for… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after his first bill, H.R. 3897 the Gold Star Family Support and Installation Access Act passed on the House floor: “This is an important day for America’s Gold Star families. I introduced this legislation after meeting with Gold Star spouses and families in Nebraska, and… Read more »