U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (NE)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (NE)
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Historical marker unveiling planned for WWII hero Charles Jackson French
Rep. Don Bacon and representatives from the City of Omaha, including Mayor Jean Stothert, the Nebraska Historical Society, the Great Plains Black History Museum, and the French Family, will unveil a historical marker recognizing Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French at the U.S. Charles Jackson French Post Office, located at 6223 Maple Street in Omaha.
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House passes bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening tribal families
Washington – Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE-02) bipartisan bill H.R. 8621, Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2024, was passed by the House of Representatives today as part of H.R. 9076, Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act, introduced by Reps. Darin LaHood and Danny Davis. H.R. 9076 delivers the most significant reforms to Title IV-B of the Social Security Act since 2008.
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Bacon introduces Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act aimed at providing financial relief
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) has introduced H.R. 9465, the Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act. This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an above-the-line tax deduction for seniors.
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Bacon and Gottheimer introduce legislation to aid former hostages with tax relief
Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) have introduced H.R. 9431, the Hostage Private Debt Tax Freedom Act. This legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude forgiven debt of individuals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad from being taxed as income.
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Nebraska nonprofits and houses of worship receive $11.4 million in federal grants
Omaha, Neb. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today responded to the announcement that Nebraska nonprofits and houses of worship will receive $11.4 million from the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), and Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program.
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USAF activates new wing at Offutt AFB
Washington – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) announced that the U.S. Air Force plans to activate a new wing at Offutt Air Force Base. This move is part of the Air Force’s reorganization efforts to address emerging security challenges faced by the United States.
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Bipartisan bill aims at expanding job counseling services for Gold Star Spouses
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH-02), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to job counseling services for Gold Star Spouses. The bill is companion legislation to S. 3726, the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act, introduced in the Senate by Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
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Rep. Don Bacon responds to Netanyahu’s congressional address
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued a statement following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
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Rep. Don Bacon wins Democracy Award for workplace environment
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) announced that Rep. Don Bacon has been named a winner of a Democracy Award, recognizing his office's outstanding achievement in the category of Workplace Environment.
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Nebraska defense priorities included in FY2025 appropriations bills
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced that several Nebraska priorities were included in a series of fiscal year 2025 national security appropriations bills passed by the House of Representatives with bipartisan majorities.
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House passes FY2025 NDAA focusing on service member quality-of-life improvements
Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technology and Innovation Subcommittee, joined his House colleagues today in voting for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan majority of 217 to 199.
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Bacon responds to Biden's objection to military pay raise
Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee and Quality of Life Panel, issued a statement in response to President Biden’s objection to the 15% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.
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Bacon speaks on House floor advocating FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee and Quality of Life Panel, delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25.
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Rep. Don Bacon recognized for top bipartisan cooperation score
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was notified today by the Common Ground Committee that he scored a perfect 110 for his efforts to foster bipartisan cooperation, bridge divides, and work towards solutions that benefit all. He was one of four elected officials to score 110.
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Bacon announces key inclusions in MILCON VA appropriations bill
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the inclusion of several priorities in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for 2025. The bill, which underscores a commitment to veterans and national security, passed the House on Wednesday with a vote of 209 to 197.
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Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at strengthening indian child welfare act
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), and Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Strengthening Tribal Families Act of 2024. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will introduce the legislation in the Senate.
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Rep. Don Bacon announces key priorities included in 2024 Farm Bill
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee since 2017, announced that five of his priorities have been included in the final bipartisan 2024 Farm Bill. The bill, which has passed out of the House Agriculture Committee, aims to benefit farmers, ranchers, rural America, the food insecure, and American taxpayers.
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Bacon leads advancement on FY25 NDAA with focus on servicemember welfare
Washington—Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee, voted late Wednesday evening in favor of advancing H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The bill was reported out of committee by a vote of 57–1. This annual legislation, which contains multiple amendments and provisions authored by Bacon, authorizes defense spending and sets the policy and priorities for the military. Overall, the bill...
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Bacon outlines priorities at FY25 NDAA full committee markup
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, delivered an opening statement at the full committee markup for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
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Rep. Don Bacon outlines priorities in newly proposed 2024 Farm Bill
Washington - Last week, House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) released his draft of the 2024 Farm Bill. This legislation is the result of nearly two years of work. Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), who has served on the Agriculture Committee since 2017, highlighted some of his priorities in the bill.