Bacon, Gallego, Murkowski, and Khanna Introduce Sense of Congress Affirming the United States' Partnership with Denmark and Greenland Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) today joined Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) in introducing a Sense of Congress bill affirming the United States’ partnership with Denmark and… Read more »

Bacon, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Prohibiting a U.S. Invasion of a NATO Member State Washington – Last night, Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Chairman Don Bacon (R-NE), Subcommittee on Europe Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA), Danish Caucus Co-Chair Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Lead Democrat for the U.S. Delegation to the NATO… Read more »

Bacon Announces Nebraska Priorities Included in Bipartisan FY26 Minibus Appropriations Package Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that more than $6 million worth of several key Nebraska projects and funding priorities were included in the bipartisan Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026… Read more »

VENEZUELA: Don Bacon concerned about 'overemphasis' on oil, wants congressional oversight Rep. Don Bacon wants to see democracy restored to Venezuela now that Maduro is out of power, but a Creighton University professor says the rest of Maduro's political party remains in control of the… Read more »

ICYMI: Bacon Op-ed in The New York Times: Trump Needs to Change Course on Venezuela Washington – In a new op-ed published in The New York Times, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) discussed the latest developments in Venezuela and the need for the Trump administration to back Venezuela’s rightfully elected leaders. You can read the op-ed published in The New York… Read more »

Nebraska congressman calls for focus on Venezuelan people over oil interests Rep. Don Bacon urges Trump administration to prioritize democracy over economic gains following Venezuela operation https://www.wowt.com/2026/01/05/nebraska-congressman-calls-focus-venezuelan-people-over-oil-interests/ Read more »

Bacon Issues Statement on Venezuela Strikes and Capture of Nicolás Maduro Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the recent strikes in Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro: “Maduro and his predecessor took Venezuela from the richest to the poorest country in South America, and destroyed its democracy. The operations last night are great for… Read more »

GOP Rep. Bacon criticizes Trump for remarks about alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized President Trump on Monday for appearing to side with Russia in its claims that Ukraine attempted a drone attack on a residence of President Vladimir Putin, accusing Moscow’s leader of frequently lying. “President Trump and his team should… Read more »

Bacon Announces $10 Million Grant for Eppley Airfield Expansion Thanks Senator Fischer and Eppley Leaders for Collaboration Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced today that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal, including the concourse and security… Read more »

Eppley Airfield receives $10M federal grant for terminal reconstruction Rep. Don Bacon announced Friday that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million federal Airport Infrastructure Grant for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal. https://www.wowt.com/2025/12/26/eppley-airfield-receives-10-million-federal-grant-terminal-reconstruction/ Read more »