The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation that Congress passes each year. It authorizes new funding and policy initiatives for the Department of Defense (DOD) and defense-related activities, charting the course for our national security policy. This year’s NDAA, which the president signed last month, includes a host of important… Read more »

Congress has passed legislation to posthumously award Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, with the Congressional Gold Medal.  The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021, which is now awaiting President Joe Biden ’s signature, passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. It passed unanimously in the Senate nearly a year… Read more »

It is the dirty secret that everyone knows but few are ready to discuss publicly. The secret is the exponential increase of antisemitism in America today. While overt antisemitism was once reduced to fringes of discourse, today it has become almost acceptable in quarters of the far right and sadly even more so on the progressive left.  [...] There are three courageous… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Republican Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska joins SiriusXM's Julie Mason to discuss immigration and the southern border crisis. Listen to the full interview here. Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »