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Rep. Don Bacon leads House with most bills signed into law

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District has been recognized by GovTrack for having the highest number of bills signed into law among members of the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 17, 2025

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Bacon supports resolution to fund government and enhance military

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has announced his support for the Continuing Resolution (CR) funding bill, H.R. 1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 11, 2025

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Douglas County ranks 87th highest in Nebraska for per capita government transfer income at $9,013 in 2022

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Douglas County received an average of $9,013 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Nebraska.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to preserve USAF fighter force structure

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), with support from other members of Congress, have introduced H.R 1851, known as the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act.

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Rep. Don Bacon responds to President Trump's congressional address

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 4, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has shared his thoughts following President Trump's recent address to a joint session of Congress.

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Bipartisan effort seeks progress on triple-negative breast cancer research

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Representatives Don Bacon and Joe Morelle have introduced legislation aimed at advancing research, treatment, and prevention of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC).

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Rep. Don Bacon invites community leaders as guests for presidential address

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Every year, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) invites a member of the community to join him for the Presidential Address or State of the Union address before Congress.

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Douglas County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Omaha City Wire | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $990 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Don Bacon supports budget bill after assurances on Medicaid

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District has shared his position following his affirmative vote on the recent budget bill.

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Bipartisan resolution supports Ukraine on third anniversary of Russian invasion

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Don Bacon (R-NE) have issued a joint statement marking the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Bacon introduces bill for permanent extension of CHIP-IN Act aiding VA facilities

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has introduced a bill, H.R. 217, to make the Communities Helping Invest Through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 (CHIP IN) permanent.

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Bipartisan bill aims to stop fentanyl smuggling into federal prisons

By Omaha City Wire | Feb 7, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing fentanyl from entering federal prisons through postal mail.

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Rep. Don Bacon reintroduces five tax relief bills targeting economic challenges

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon has announced the re-introduction of five bills aimed at reducing tax burdens for Americans.

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Rep. Don Bacon sees success with passage of defense and agriculture bills

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 22, 2025

A total of 16 bills were passed into law during the 118th Congress, marking significant achievements for Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02).

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EDA awards $637,710 in grants for economic development projects in Douglas County in 2023

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $637,710 in grants for economic development projects in Douglas County, Nebraska.

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Bacon welcomes new members to cybersecurity-focused subcommittee

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 18, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has extended a welcome to the members of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation.

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Rep. Don Bacon appointed to key agriculture subcommittees

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 17, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon, representing Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, has been appointed to two significant subcommittees within the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Rep. Don Bacon nominates 17 Nebraska students for military academy appointments

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 9, 2025

Today, Representative Don Bacon from Nebraska's 2nd District announced the nomination of 17 high school students to military academies.

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Don Bacon sworn into 119th Congress by Speaker Mike Johnson

By Omaha City Wire | Jan 3, 2025

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd District was officially sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

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Bacon supports funding bill to prevent government shutdown

By Omaha City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

Rep. Don Bacon has cast a vote in favor of H.R.10545 - the American Relief Act, 2025 (CR), a measure designed to maintain government funding until March 14, 2025, at current spending levels.