Washington, DC – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would make it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon or large capacity ammunition feeding device.
“This bill is a complete overreach in violation of the second… Read more »
Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), a veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, talked about defense issues, recruiting shortages in the U.S. Army, and congressional news of the day.
Watch the interview here. Read more »
The U.S. House approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, recognizing all marriages considered legal under state law.
HOUSE PASSES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL IN RETORT TO HIGH COURT
All 220 Democrats voted for it, while 47 Republicans also chose to support it.
One of those was Nebraska Representative Don Bacon. He joined NTV News for a one-on-one interview,… Read more »
Washington, DC – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023.
“With inflation… Read more »
Crew members from Offutt Air Force Base’s 55th Wing in Nebraska feasted their eyes last week on something they hardly ever get to see: a new plane.
Well, sort of new.
The WC-135R “nuke-sniffer” jet that landed July 11 at the Lincoln Airport — the 55th’s temporary operating base while Offutt’s runway is replaced — was actually built in 1964.
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced he will be joining a bill titled, “Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2022”, as soon as it is introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-5).
"Women and men deserve to have the peace of mind in knowing they have access to safe FDA-approved contraception,” said Bacon. “This law does that by preventing any state from banning… Read more »
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to ensure federal protections for disabled parents involved in child welfare proceedings.
The Equality for Families with Disabilities Act, H.R. 8355, would require state agencies to include in their federally reviewed child welfare plans an explanation of the “procedural safeguards and supportive… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today voted yes on H.R. 8404 the Respect for Marriage Act, after speaking with faith and community leaders.
“As a person of faith, I believe in the traditional definition of marriage. However, I do not believe the government should dictate who can marry each other based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and… Read more »
The House passed its version of the annual national defense authorization bill 329-101 late Thursday with several new tech amendments packed into the massive policy legislation.
The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act received several hundred amendments spanning topic areas from making sure only American-grown flowers are on display at the White House to giving the… Read more »
Crew members from Offutt Air Force Base’s 55th Wing feasted their eyes last week on something they hardly ever get to see: a new plane.
Well, sort of new.
The WC-135R “nuke-sniffer” jet that landed last Monday at the Lincoln Airport — the 55th’s temporary operating base while Offutt’s runway is replaced — was actually built in 1964.
But the former aerial New Hampshire Air… Read more »
