Rep. Bacon, Flood support Trump's executive orders announced Inauguration Day OMAHA, Neb. — President Donald Trump returned to the White House and is now looking to sign dozens of executive orders affecting the southern border and Americans' bank accounts. Trump's second inaugural address promised success. Donald Trump told the world he wants to be a peacemaker and unifier. Nebraska… Read more »

Bacon Welcomes Members to Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today welcomed the Members of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation: “I look forward to returning as Chair of the Cyber, Information Technologies and… Read more »

Bacon Appointed to Key Agriculture Subcommittees  WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was appointed to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry and the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology by the House Committee on Agriculture.   “We are the number one beef state and I’m glad to serve on the Subcommittee that works livestock… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon on cyber deterrence: ‘Speak softly and carry a big-ass stick’ Rep. Don Bacon began his tenure leading the House Armed Services cyber and innovation subcommittee at an unusual time. The five-term Nebraska Republican got the gavel last year, just as policymakers were readying to take up their annual defense policy bill. Despite the late start, and a thin… Read more »

Who to Know in the New Congress for Air and Space Forces Jan. 10, 2025 | By Greg Hadley New leaders will take over the House and Senate Armed Services committees, with a new chair of the Senate panel, three new House subcommittee chairs, and a handful of new members.  The changes have wide-ranging implications for the Air Force and Space Force, as committee and subcommittee… Read more »

Bacon Nominates 17 High School Students for Military Academies  Washington – Today Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced and congratulated 17 high school students from the 2nd District in Nebraska for their nominations to military academies. “Serving our country is one of the greatest sacrifices anyone can make, and these 17 individuals have demonstrated stunning… Read more »

'A lot of bold ideas': Nebraska congressmen react to Trump's ideas In 13 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time. On Tuesday, Nebraska's elected leaders reacted to some of his intentions like expanding U.S. Control. https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-congressmen-react-to-trumps-ideas/63366265 Read more »

House Armed Services Committee GOP roster announced House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a list of Republican members and subcommittee chairman today. https://insidedefense.com/insider/house-armed-services-committee-gop-roster-announced Read more »

‘They hurt us’: GOP Congressman says some Rs ‘play solitaire in the middle of a basketball game’ The 119th Congress is sworn in and has appointed leadership – all that’s left is preparing for a second Trump administration. And with a slim majority in the House and Senate, compromise is key, says Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE). For conservative policies to succeed, he says his colleagues must… Read more »

Bacon Sworn in for 119th Congress Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was sworn in today as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. Bacon was sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, who was selected today by a majority of the House. “The people expect this Congress to get wages rising faster than inflation, secure the border, make our streets safer, achieve… Read more »