From cotton and peanuts to corn and beef, there can be a lot to learn for a new congressman serving on the House Agriculture Committee, especially when a new federal farm bill is being crafted. Back in Nebraska for Congress’ Easter recess, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Omaha has been taking advantage of the opportunity to meet with Nebraska farmers and ranchers. "We're out here… Read more »

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Italy to meet with  the G7 industrialized nations this week and the crisis in Syria will be on the agenda. Last week the U.S. fired dozens of missiles at an air base in Syria where chemical weapons were launched that killed more than 80 people and injured dozens more.  Congressman Bacon agrees the air strike on Syria was necessary but there… Read more »

While supporting President Donald Trump's punitive air strike on a Syrian airfield, several members of Nebraska's all-Republican congressional delegation called Friday for a clear U.S. strategy in dealing with Syria and its accompanying humanitarian crisis. "It is critical that the president establish a clear strategy and end-goal with regards to Syria and consult with Congress… Read more »

D.C. — The actions of President Assad in using chemical weapons against his own citizens, including innocent children, is inexcusable and intolerable.  Directly and purposefully attacking civilians and non-combatants must not be ignored. The situation in Syria is extremely complex and both the Assad regime and ISIS are guilty of unfathomable evil against innocent people.… Read more »

D.C. — Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) re-introduced the “Kerrie Orozco Act.” The legislation allows the immediate relatives of first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process their immigration application in a timely manner despite the death of their loved one. “Every time our first responders go to work, put their physical safety… Read more »

 – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) is co-sponsoring legislation that will give National Guard and Reserve Component forces eligibility for certain benefits available to active duty forces who deploy and perform equivalent duties. H.R. 1384 will provide fairness to those who are fighting alongside America’s active duty forces. The Department of Defense (DoD) was given… Read more »

(News Release) — New legislation will provide assurances to loved ones of first responders. Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2) re-introduced the Kerrie Orozco Act Thursday. The legislation allows the immediate relatives of first responders who die in the line of duty to continue to process their immigration application in a timely manner despite the death of their loved… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon plans to re-introduce the Kerrie Orozco Act in Washington D.C., on Thursday. The bill would allow the spouses of first responders, killed in the line of duty, access to a quicker process of becoming an American citizen. "I am looking forward to introducing the Kerrie Orozco Act tomorrow. This legislation will honor one of the heroes… Read more »

 – National security is a top priority for Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and this week he supported a resolution condemning North Korea for development of missiles and toured Guantánamo Bay to get an update on the effectiveness of the facility. H. Res. 92, “Condemning North Korea's development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles,” passed by a… Read more »

 – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon returned from a bipartisan day trip to Guantanamo Bay.  The purpose of the travel was to provide Members of Congress, particularly freshmen, and professional staff from the House Armed Services Committee an opportunity to observe detention operations at Joint Task Force – Guantanamo (GTMO). While at GTMO the delegation observed camp… Read more »