Don Bacon
U.S. Representative · NE-2 · Republican
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163 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Bacon, Tran Celebrate Bipartisan Small Business Legislation Signed into Law
Celebrated bipartisan legislation signed into law extending intellectual property protections for small businesses.
“Protecting American innovation from foreign adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party remains one of our most critical national security challenges”
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Introduced bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to sanction Hungarian officials obstructing Ukraine aid.
“As someone with Hungarian roots, I have deep respect for Hungary’s history as a freedom-loving nation that stood up to Soviet oppression in 1956. But today, under Prime Minister Orbán, Hungary has become the most unreliable country in NATO and undermined Ukraine and our allies from within”
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Bacon, Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to eliminate Trump's tariffs and refund importers.
“Article One, Section Eight, Clause One of the Constitution gives Congress authority over tariffs and trade, and it’s time Congress stands on its own two feet and does its job”
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Criticized White House proposal to cut NASA budget by 23% and science programs by 47%.
“We are deeply alarmed that the Administration is once again proposing significant budget cuts to NASA and its science programs. NASA Science supports thousands of jobs and is essential to U.S. national security and leadership in space exploration, scientific discovery, and technological innovation.”
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Bacon, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Predatory Practices Used by Claim Sharks
Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit auto-dialers from calling federal agency lines.
“Our veterans should never be targeted by bad actors trying to profit off their hard-earned benefits – many at great cost to veterans and their families”
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Bacon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis
Introduced bipartisan bill to fund mental health crisis stabilization services in communities and rural clinics.
“People experiencing serious thoughts of suicide often find themselves without support and timely treatment”
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Bacon, Meeks Demand Bessent & Rubio Explain Easing of Russian Oil Sanctions
Sent bipartisan letter demanding explanation for Trump Administration's easing of Russian oil sanctions.
“Not only are these licenses helping fund Russian aggression against Ukraine, but they are doing so while Russia reportedly helps the Iranian regime target U.S. forces in the Middle East.”
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Bacon Joins Over 100 members of Congress Calling for Renewed Investment in NASA science
Joined 102 House members calling for $9 billion NASA Science funding in fiscal 2027.
“From the Apollo missions that first took us to the Moon to today's Artemis program that will return us there and push even farther, America's pioneering spirit has long defined our leadership in both manned and unmanned space exploration”
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Bacon, Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to expand disability benefits for veterans who experienced sexual assault.
“One sexual assault in the military is one too many. Sexual assault in the military leaves behind a wake of trauma, anxiety, and depression”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to provide tax relief for AmeriCorps volunteers' education awards.
“I’m pleased to join Rep. Larson in reintroducing the bipartisan Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act to ensure AmeriCorps volunteers receive the full value of the education benefit they earn through service”
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Bacon Secures Six Priorities Included in Farm Bill Advancing Out of Committee
Secured six priorities in Farm Bill advancing from House Agriculture Committee.
“Passing a full five-year farm bill is about certainty for farmers, ranchers, and families. Nebraska producers need stability heading into planting season and American families need stability at the grocery store.”
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Bacon Offers Condolences Following Death of Bellevue Native in Operation Epic Fury
Offered condolences for death of Nebraska Army Reserve sergeant in Operation Epic Fury.
“Angie and I are heartbroken to learn of the death of Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, a proud Nebraskan who served our nation in the U.S. Army Reserve. A native of Bellevue, he dedicated his life to defending our country and protecting the freedoms we hold dear.”
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Bacon, Nebraska Delegation Announce Military Service Academy Days
Announced Military Service Academy Days across Nebraska to inform high school students about service academy applications.
“As a veteran who served nearly 30 years in the Air Force, I cannot share enough how much my military career meant to me and these academies help our youth get a start on their own exciting and fulfilling careers.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to review mental health programs for servicemembers and veterans.
“The transition to civilian life is one of the most vulnerable periods in a servicemember’s career. We must ensure our mental health screening tools are validated, effective, and connecting people to care”
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Announced bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorsement of Cameron's Law for rare disease research.
“Cameron’s Law will create incentives, through tax credits, for pharmaceutical companies to create drugs to treat these diseases and get them to patients as quickly and safely as possible.”
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Bacon Issues Statement Following President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Praised Trump's State of the Union accomplishments but criticized tariff approach.
“I was disappointed to hear the President double down on his approach to tariffs. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives tariff authority to Congress. The Supreme Court’s common-sense and straightforward ruling got it right.”
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Bacon Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs
Applauded Supreme Court ruling that tariff authority belongs to Congress, not the President.
“The Constitution’s checks and balances still work. Article One gives tariff authority to Congress. This was a common-sense and straightforward ruling by the Supreme Court. I feel vindicated as I’ve been saying this for the last 12 months.”
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Bacon Reappointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council
Reappointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
“It is an honor to continue serving on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council”
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Bacon, Carbajal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Workplace Protections for Cargo Pilots
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen workplace protections for cargo pilots.
“I’m pleased to join my friend and colleague Rep. Carbajal in cosponsoring the Safe Skies Act to ensure one uniform standard of safety in our airspace”
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Bacon, Fischer, Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Foster Care Legislation
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to provide foster care stabilization grants and emergency relief.
“Children who enter the foster care system do not get to make their own choice and it’s unfortunate there are so many children who have gone to unstable homes”
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Bacon Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
Announced winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Nebraska's 2nd District.
“There is a growing need to fill high-paying jobs in STEM fields, and the Congressional App Challenge is a fun and engaging way to show students they can play a real role in shaping the future through innovation and technology”
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Announced $21 million in Nebraska transportation, housing and infrastructure funding in FY26 appropriations.
“I am pleased to announce that this bipartisan appropriations package includes more than $21 million for priorities across the district.”
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Announced $508 million in Nebraska defense priorities and $233 million national security investments in FY26 appropriations.
“The passage of the Defense Appropriations bill is a major win for our national security and for Nebraska’s proud military community.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand general surgery access in underserved communities.
“I'm pleased to join Rep. Bera in introducing the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act, which will direct HRSA to conduct a comprehensive, data-driven study of how we can better identify general surgery shortage areas”
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Bacon, Nebraska Delegation Introduces Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to rename portion of I-680 in Omaha as Hal Daub Freeway.
“Hal is a model public servant who has had an outsized impact on Omaha and the state of Nebraska. He dreamed big and helped build Omaha into the sprawling metro area it is today”
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