Bacon Issues Statement on Reconciliation Bill Vote

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement about the Reconciliation Vote earlier this morning:

“No expectant mothers, single parents, children, disabled, or elderly are losing SNAP or Medicaid benefits. That misinformation is being spread to try and scare people.

“By passing this bill, we will strengthen these programs through an audit of the programs, removal of those who should not be receiving benefits, and making sure that able-bodied adults without dependents are fulfilling work and volunteer requirements that are already in place for the program. Those who are eligible for Medicaid and SNAP are not touched by this bill. We protected those who need Medicaid and SNAP.

“We have also made the tax cuts permanent, saving the average Nebraska family of four making $80,000 from a tax increase of about $1,700.

“Additionally, this bill includes crucial defense spending increases, supplementing national defense by approximately $144 billion over four years, ensuring we can properly maintain our military readiness and take care of our troops. We're strengthening our borders through a new $12 billion grant fund to support states' border security efforts and approximately $90 billion in total border security investments.

“I worked closely with Republican leadership to advocate for the needs of Nebraskans and this bill, while not perfect, reflects that.”

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