Congressman Nick Langworthy Hosts Press Conference on Key Aviation Safety Legislation; Launches Aviation Safety Caucus for 119th Congress Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the bipartisan Safer Skies Act, aimed at closing critical security loopholes in airport security.  Specifically, the Safer Skies Act would: Require the TSA to update… Read more »

Bacon, Houlahan, Panetta, Bergman Reintroduce the Unity Through Service Act The bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction coincides with the Fifth anniversary of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service’s final report.  Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Jack Bergman (R-MI), … Read more »

Senators Reverend Warnock Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Housing Costs for Servicemembers Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to lower housing costs for servicemembers in Georgia, Alaska, and across the country. The bipartisan Basic Allowance for Housing Restoration Act will ensure… Read more »

Lawmakers Are Pressing the Trump Team for Answers on Abducted Ukrainian Children Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, told NOTUS in an interview on Wednesday that he feels the administration is encroaching on Congress’ power of the purse.  “If money is appropriated, signed into law by the President — whether it’s President Biden or President Trump — they, by law, are supposed to… Read more »

Bacon stresses respect for court rulings, support of 'checks and balances Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Wednesday stressed the importance of respecting court rulings and following judge’s orders as President Trump and his allies suggest the U.S. district court judge that halted deportation flights should be forced off the… Read more »

Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims As first reported in Washington Examiner, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Act  (H.R.… Read more »

Bacon Ranked 1st for Bills Signed Into Law Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) was notified by GovTrack as having the highest number of bills signed into law out of any Member of the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress. Between January 3, 2023-January 3, 2025, nine of the bills introduced by Rep. Bacon were signed into law by the President.… Read more »

Don Bacon is 'man in the wilderness' as GOP critic of Donald Trump on Ukraine Republicans have mostly stayed quiet while President Donald Trump has upended U.S. foreign policy, seeming to embrace longtime adversary Russia while launching trade wars and verbal attacks on allies in Canada, Mexico, European NATO countries and, especially, Ukraine.  U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, who… Read more »

Dear friend, This past week was busy with hearings, classified briefings, and votes, including one on the continuing resolution funding bill (CR), introduction of legislation, and meetings with constituent advocacy groups and military leaders. After a short session week, I returned home and met with… Read more »

Bacon Statement on CR Vote Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting yes for the Continuing Resolution (CR) funding bill, H.R. 1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: “I voted for this CR to keep our government open, which enabled us to plus up our military and defenses. This bill funds the historic pay raise for… Read more »