Rep. Bacon Votes to Pass CR To Keep the Government Open   Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement on the passage of the House CR: “I've said for months that a small handful of GOP members would never support efforts to keep government open no matter how conservative the options, and that we would need a bipartisan approach. We had the best border… Read more »

House lawmakers grilled officials on the state of military housing Wednesday after a damning watchdog report found that single service members are living with mold, contaminated water, no air conditioning and other major safety hazards on military housing facilities. Some barracks that house unaccompanied service members are not livable, and even facilities that score well on military… Read more »

Members of a House Armed Service Committee panel expressed shock and frustration Wednesday with the conditions of barracks that house U.S. troops after a government report detailed widespread health and safety issues, including raw sewage, rodent infestations, mold and inoperable fire safety systems. "This is an issue that goes beyond party lines and demands our attention and… Read more »

With the threat of a federal government shutdown looming, Rep. Don Bacon said the only way to avoid that outcome is for Republicans to work with Democrats to pass a funding plan. Congress and President Joe Biden have until Saturday to agree on a funding bill in order to prevent a federal shutdown that would start Sunday. It would suspend a range of government services, furlough… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. — As Ukraine approaches its second year battling Russia, The United States is sending another $325 million in aid to the war-torn-country. Read more here.  Read more »

Washington, DC —Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), as well as the co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, Rep. Tracy Mann and Rep. Jimmy Panetta, along with co-sponsors Rep Williams (GA-5), Rep. Caraveo (CO-8), and Rep. Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Rep. Sorensen (IL-17), and Rep. Bishop (GA-2) introduced the Youth Lead Act on National Teach Ag Day. Future farmers of America (FFA), 4-H,… Read more »

OMAHA — A $1.1 million federal grant announced Friday will help resurrect a long-neglected North Omaha park and mesh with a $25 million affordable housing development rising nearby. Myott Park, near 52nd Street and Sorensen Parkway, is to expand and be revived with a new amphitheater, picnic pavilions, walking and cycling trails and courts for sports including pickleball and… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS:  Danielle Jensen  Maggie Sayers   Bacon Introduces Bill to Keep Fentanyl out of Prisons   Washington, DC—Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), introduced H.R. 5266, the Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act alongside (NE-02), Rep. Weber (TX-14), Rep. Miller (WV-01), Rep.… Read more »

Rep Don Bacon offers his thoughts about 9/11. Read more here. Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. — Congressman Don Bacon held several events with Nebraska Farm Bureau members including touring the Nebraska State fair to talk with farmers and ranchers. The next Farm Bill and a legislative fix to California’s Proposition 12 were the focus of conversation. Hear from Rep. Bacon in this week’s Newswire video. Read more here. Read more »