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Military quality of life panel urges Senate to adopt FY25 NDAA recommendations

Today, Representatives Don Bacon and Chrissy Houlahan, leading the House Armed Services Committee's bipartisan Military Quality of Life Panel, urged Senators Jack Reed and Roger Wicker to incorporate their panel's recommendations into the Fiscal...

By Omaha City Wire | Nov 8, 2024

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Eppley Airfield secures $2.9M FAA grant for terminal modernization

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By Omaha City Wire | Oct 28, 2024

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Rep. Don Bacon comments on first anniversary of Hamas-Israel conflict

By Omaha City Wire | Oct 7, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District has issued a statement marking the first anniversary of the conflict between Hamas and Israel that began on October 7th last year.

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Bacon and Gluesenkamp Perez introduce act to report medical debt payments positively

By Omaha City Wire | Oct 1, 2024

Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) have introduced bipartisan legislation named The Reporting Medical Debt Payments as Positive Consumer Credit Information Act of 2024. This bill aims to change federal law so that medical payments are reported on credit reports, which could help individuals with debt build their credit.

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Historical marker unveiling planned for WWII hero Charles Jackson French

By Omaha City Wire | Sep 27, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Sep 13, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Sep 11, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Sep 10, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Aug 28, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jul 31, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jul 2, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 28, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 14, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 12, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 12, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 11, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 6, 2024

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

By Omaha City Wire | Jun 5, 2024

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.