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Bacon Named One of Six Recipients of Bipartisan Legislative Action Award
Washington,
March 11, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was one of six recipients of the 2021 Legislative Action Awards by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) during a virtual reception and conversation focused on the current challenges and the importance of bipartisanship as a catalyst for durable solutions. BPC says they “established the Legislative Action Award to acknowledge creative and courageous members who breathe life into the legislative process. The award is given to members who demonstrate the skill, grace, and tenacity to foster bipartisanship in a time when it is most needed.” “The six recipients of BPC’s 2021 Legislative Action Awards have demonstrated the courage, creativity, and determination required to make progress in a divided Congress,” said Jason Grumet, president of the Bipartisan Policy Center. “Most Americans want Congress to work. BPC is proud to acknowledge these six legislators who have demonstrated the leadership required to get things done for the American people.” In addition to Rep. Bacon, this year’s Legislative Action Award recipients are:
“In these contentious times, it is more important than ever to reach across the political aisle and work on legislation to confront problems facing Americans every day. While Members of Congress may verbally spar over language or ideas, we can rise above and engage with those of the opposite party on bipartisan legislation. I thank the Bipartisan Policy Center for their recognition of my work to do just that. Finding areas of consensus is more important than ever if Congress is going to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges,” said Rep. Bacon. This recognition comes after Georgetown University placed Rep. Bacon in the top 7% of Congress for bipartisanship for 2019. “I made a commitment to the Second District to work across aisle to seek consensus on the toughest challenges facing America,” added Rep. Bacon. ### |