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. Read more »

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… Read more »

   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… Read more »

Washington, DC – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred December 7, 1941.  “The day that will ‘live in infamy’ occurred 81 years ago. The surprise attack by Japan killed 2,403 Americans and destroyed or severely damaged 19 ships. We went on to win the war, but the loss of life was… Read more »

Members of the Main Street Caucus, a group of House Republicans in favor of pragmatic governance, are urging colleagues to support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for Speaker as he faces opposition from a handful of hardline conservatives that threatens to keep him from securing the gavel. “The Main Street Caucus stands unified in support of Kevin McCarthy for Speaker. We… Read more »

Don’t look now, but Congress is on the verge of delivering yet another bipartisan smackdown of President JOE BIDEN's military spending plans. After weeks of haggling, the House is set to vote later today to pass a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act that endorses a significantly bigger defense budget than Biden sought and takes a red pen to some of his… Read more »

The origin of cockfighting dates back thousands of years, but it was during Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage to the Philippines in 1521 that modern cockfighting was first documented by his chronicler, Antonio Pigafetta, in the kingdom of Taytay. It’s a gruesome and still-rampant blood sport, disturbingly present in the United States, including Nebraska. Most states banned cockfighting… Read more »

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION 2022  On this Thanksgiving Day, I reflect on the many blessings and freedoms we have today, and praise God that we live in the greatest country in the world. Thanksgiving is a special holiday for me. It was my mom’s favorite holiday, and she went through great efforts to make each Thanksgiving special. She passed away 16 years ago and at an age too young.… Read more »

MEET THE MAJORITY: We’re talking with Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) about his farm bill priorities and targets for next year. It’s part of a series of conversations we’re featuring over the next few weeks with House Ag GOP members as they make plans for the next Congress, when they’ll be in the majority. If you’re not a subscriber, you missed Rep. Austin Scott last… Read more »

LINCOLN, Neb. —Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees found a safe harbor and new life here in Nebraska.  Families said are grateful for what they have but have found some government regulations are holding them back. They're not able to get drivers licenses or state IDs. Read the full article here. Read more »