U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 2nd District
Don Bacon
Position · +0.28
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 36%
- Economics and Public Finance 28%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Armed Services
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Agriculture and Food
- Taxation
- Age
- 63
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- DDenise Powell$2.7M
- RBrinker Harding$2.0M
- DJohn Cavanaugh$1.4M
- DKishla Askins$902K
- DJames Leuschen$394K
Bottom line
- Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 9 candidates are running for NE-2.
- Breaks with Republicans more often than all but 3 of the 219 House Republicans: sided with them on 91% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Democrats on 21% of contested votes, more than 96% of House members.
- Breaks with Republicans most on International Affairs: voted against them on 36% of party-line votes (5 of 14), against 0% for most Republicans.
Where Bacon has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (Armed Services)
- Agriculture · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Armed Services · 10th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 217 CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2243 LEOSA Reform Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Bacon’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bacon breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bacon voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- International Affairs 36% · 5 of 14 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 28% · 14 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
Every issue Pro See all 9 issues where Bacon has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bacon broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Faster Labor Contracts ActOn Passage · This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Motion to Discharge · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Ukraine Support ActOn Passage · This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2)…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.On Motion to Discharge · This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bacon is saying
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand ovarian cancer prevention and care access.
“Ovarian cancer affects thousands of women and families every year, including some of my closest friends, and too many cases are not caught until the disease has reached an advanced stage.”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to locate and return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
“Russia has taken thousands of Ukrainian children from their families and tried to strip them of their identity and homeland.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Bacon, Carbajal Visit Philippines to Strengthen U.S.-Philippines Alliance, Honor Shared History
Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), members of the House Armed Services Committee, recently participated in a bipartisan Congressional Delegation visit to the Philippines focused on strengthening U.S.-Philippines…
“The Philippines is a vital ally, and our visit reinforced how important this partnership is to our national security.”
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Bacon, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Press Access at the Pentagon
Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today introduced bipartisan legislation to restore and protect press access at the Pentagon, reversing months of Secretary Hegseth’s efforts to restrict independent reporting.
“A free press makes our country better, and the new Pentagon media restrictions are not wise. I was stationed at the Pentagon twice and saw firsthand that credentialed reporters had access to hallways, cafeterias and designated press areas, not offices or classified areas with sensitive national security information.…”
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Bacon, McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (TX-10)…
“Putin’s illegal war is failing, but he will not choose peace until the cost becomes too high for Russia and those helping fund his brutality.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bacon voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 142 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bacon’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 49
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
49 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 47 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 52 sponsored billsSponsored 52 (House median 25) · cosponsored 715 (median 289), 301 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food, Taxation.
- H.Res. 1591 Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10485 Minuteman III Health and Safety ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10484 Covered AI Prohibition ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10483 Bone Marrow Radiation Shielding ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10482 Dashboard for MILCON Projects ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10481 National Guard Heritage Welfare Society ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10480 Medal of Honor Access and Liaison ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10479 Quantum Benchmark ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 93% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 44% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 72% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 79% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 69% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 82% |
| Education | 16 | 56% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Bacon voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RCarlos A. GimenezFL-2896%agreement
- RGlenn ThompsonPA-1595%agreement
- RDan NewhouseWA-495%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Bacon most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bacon’s campaign raised $1.5M: $405K (27%) from individuals and $528K (35%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $433K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bacon
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 172.
- Kim Victory Fund Member’s leadership PAC
- Scalise Leadership Fund Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Bacon this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBacon’s own leadership PAC: Bold Active Conservatives of Nebraska PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Bacon’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NE-2Republican2017–present
Seat
- State
- Nebraska
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4155
2104 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Omaha, Wahoo
- Website
- bacon.house.gov
- RepDonBacon
- RepDonBacon
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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