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CARBAJAL’S FEDERAL FIREFIGHTER FAIRNESS ACT SIGNED INTO LAW

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Today, President Joe Biden signed into law a measure authored by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) to improve disability and retirement benefits for federal firefighters by ensuring they receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as state, county, and municipal firefighters. [...] The Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 was introduced by…

Bacon Votes No on Massive Omnibus

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Bacon Votes No on Massive Omnibus Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting no on the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill: “In addition to the appropriations process this year being a complete disgrace, this omnibus is entirely too much money. The massive spending since the conclusion of COVID has fueled inflation, and this bill is more of the…

House Passes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act

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WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) applauded the House passage of the bipartisan Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 (S.450), of which Rep. Rush served as the House sponsor. The Senate previously passed the bill unanimously on January 10, 2022. The bill passed the House by…

Bacon: 'China is eating our box lunch in the Middle East and the administration appears oblivious'

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Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said President Joe Biden has mishandled situations in the Middle East to the point of pushing Saudi Arabia into China’s arms in response to a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Saudi Arabia and China. “China is eating our box lunch in the Middle East and the administration appears oblivious. This month’s summit between China and Saudi…

REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET CAUCUS ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR THE 118th CONGRESS

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For Immediate Release: December 15, 2022 REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET CAUCUS ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR THE 118th CONGRESS Washington, DC— The Republican Main Street Caucus today announced new leadership for the 118th Congress. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD-At Large) was elected Chair and Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) was elected Vice-Chair. The Republican Main…

Rep. Bacon 'guarantees' McCarthy has more support for speaker now than in November, urges GOP to be a 'team'

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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., claimed on "Sunday Night in America" that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has more support among Republican lawmakers now than he did during the Republicans' designation for House speaker in November. During the House GOP caucus nomination for speaker last month, Leader McCarthy beat back a challenge by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., in a final tally of…

$1.2 billion from federal infrastructure law headed to Nebraska

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It has been a year since the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure and Jobs Act was signed into law, and $1.2 billion now is headed to Nebraska. About three-quarters of that money, $904 million, has been allocated toward Nebraska’s roads, bridges and related projects. Read the full article here.

BACON APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF 2023 NDAA

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined his House colleagues in voting for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The bill passed by an overwhelming majority of 350 to 80.  “Today, sound public policy won out over partisan politics with the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act,” said Bacon. “For the 62nd…

MAIN STREET CAUCUS BACKS MCCARTHY FOR SPEAKER

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   For Immediate Release: December 7, 2022 Contact: Executive Director, Remy Fortin (202) 819-6754 MAIN STREET CAUCUS BACKS MCCARTHY FOR SPEAKER  Washington, DC— The Main Street Caucus today penned an official letter to their congressional colleagues in support of Kevin McCarthy…