Don Bacon
RRepublicanNE-2 · Representative
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence7
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone46
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency52
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology41
Total Statements
19
Floor Speeches
22
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 24Trade: 17Environment: 16Defense: 15Foreign Policy: 15Infrastructure: 11Labor: 10Ukraine: 8Veterans: 7Healthcare: 5Immigration: 4Housing: 4China: 4Technology: 4Economy: 3
Speech Tone
Bipartisan: 19Neutral: 11Urgent: 9Ceremonial: 2
Statements (41)
Press Release2026-07-16TradeInfrastructure
Bacon Announces $5.5 Million FAA Grant Supporting Eppley Airfield ExpansionBacon Announces $5.5 Million FAA Grant Supporting Eppley Airfield Expansion Bacon Announces $5.5 Million FAA Grant Supporting Eppley Airfield Expansion Funding Brings Federal Support Bacon Has Helped Secure for Eppley to More Than $120 Million Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced…
Press Release2026-06-30BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Bacon, Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, McCaul, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to Increase Security Cooperation…Bacon, Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, McCaul, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to Increase Security Cooperation and Strengthen Defense Capabilities Between the United States and Ukraine Bacon, Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, McCaul, Costa Introduce Bipartisan…
Floor Speech2026-06-30TaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING BILL JENSENRECOGNIZING BILL JENSEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4327-H4328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Press Release2026-06-29Taxes
Bacon Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional App ChallengeBacon Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Bacon Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that…
Press Release2026-06-25BipartisanTaxesLabor
Bacon, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal FirefightersBacon, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters Bacon, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Waive Overtime Pay Cap and Protect Federal Firefighters Washington, D.C. – Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)…
Press Release2026-06-24BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
Bacon, Kelly Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold MedalBacon, Kelly Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal Bacon, Kelly Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal Read in USA TODAY : New effort in Congress would grant Artemis II astronauts rare honor Washington, D.C. – Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and…
Press Release2026-06-09BipartisanImmigrationEconomyEnvironmentHR8800
Bacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy BillBacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy Bill Bacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy Bill Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), voted in favor of advancing H.R.…
Floor Speech2026-06-09TaxesEducationInfrastructure
HONORING RUTH PATRICK THOMASHONORING RUTH PATRICK THOMAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H3998] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING RUTH…
Press Release2026-06-05BipartisanTaxesTradeHousing
Bacon, Valadao, Bonamici, Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and ServicesBacon, Valadao, Bonamici, Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services Bacon, Valadao, Bonamici, Lead Effort to Provide Greater Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services WASHINGTON – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Reps. David Valadao (CA-22),…
Floor Speech2026-06-04UrgentImmigrationHealthcareForeign PolicyHR2913HR2319
UKRAINE SUPPORT ACTUKRAINE SUPPORT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3879-H3896] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] UKRAINE SUPPORT ACT…
Floor Speech2026-06-04UrgentImmigrationHealthcareForeign PolicyHR2913HR2319
UKRAINE SUPPORT ACTUKRAINE SUPPORT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3877-H3894] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] UKRAINE SUPPORT ACT…
Press Release2026-06-04BipartisanImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Bacon, Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Keating, and Kiley Issue Statements on Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support ActBacon, Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Keating, and Kiley Issue Statements on Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act Bacon, Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Keating, and Kiley Issue Statements on Passage of Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act Washington, D.C. – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02),…
Press Release2026-06-02BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Bacon, Pappas, Blumenthal Introduce New Comprehensive Legislation to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming VeteransBacon, Pappas, Blumenthal Introduce New Comprehensive Legislation to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans Bacon, Pappas, Blumenthal Introduce New Comprehensive Legislation to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and…
Floor Speech2026-05-26UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
TRIBUTE TO MAJOR (RET.) BRUCE VAN ZUIDEN, UNITED STATED AIR FORCETRIBUTE TO MAJOR (RET.) BRUCE VAN ZUIDEN, UNITED STATED AIR FORCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 89 (Tuesday, May 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E487-E488] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Press Release2026-05-13BipartisanTradeCrime & JusticeTechnology
During National Police Week, Bacon and Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their FamiliesDuring National Police Week, Bacon and Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families During National Police Week, Bacon and Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan “Stop the Doxx Act” to Protect Law Enforcement Officers and their Families…
Press Release2026-05-12BipartisanEnvironmentDefenseTrade
Bacon, Raskin and Dexter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned CorpsBacon, Raskin and Dexter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Bacon, Raskin and Dexter Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pension Payments for NOAA Corps, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps…
Press Release2026-05-06TaxesEnvironmentLabor
Bacon Office, State Department to Host Passport Fair in OmahaBacon Office, State Department to Host Passport Fair in Omaha Bacon Office, State Department to Host Passport Fair in Omaha Omaha, Neb. – The office of U.S. Representative Don Bacon (NE-02), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, will host a passport fair on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
Bacon, Nunn, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Package to Keep Foster Siblings TogetherBacon, Nunn, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Package to Keep Foster Siblings Together Bacon, Nunn, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Package to Keep Foster Siblings Together Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), and Gwen Moore (WI-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional…
Press Release2026-04-23BipartisanForeign PolicyUkraineTrade
Bacon Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Russia’s Attack on Religious FreedomBacon Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Russia’s Attack on Religious Freedom Bacon Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Russia’s Attack on Religious Freedom Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) joined Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe…
Press Release2026-04-21BipartisanTaxesChinaTechnology
Bacon, Tran Celebrate Bipartisan Small Business Legislation Signed into LawBacon, Tran Celebrate Bipartisan Small Business Legislation Signed into Law Bacon, Tran Celebrate Bipartisan Small Business Legislation Signed into Law Washington – U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Derek Tran (CA-45) are celebrating their bipartisan legislation to continue intellectual…
Press Release2026-04-10BipartisanForeign PolicyUkraineHR8219S4275
Bacon and Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to Hold Hungarian Government Enablers of Russia AccountableBacon and Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to Hold Hungarian Government Enablers of Russia Accountable Bacon and Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan BLOCK PUTIN Act to Hold Hungarian Government Enablers of Russia Accountable Washington – On Thursday, April 9, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02),…
Press Release2026-04-09BipartisanEnvironmentTradeLabor
Bacon, Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs ActBacon, Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs Act Bacon, Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs Act Washington - Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) today introduced the bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs Act, which eliminates President Donald Trump’s…
Press Release2026-04-09BipartisanEconomyTaxes
Planetary Science Caucus Co-Chairs Bacon & Chu Issue Statement on White House’s Proposed Budget Cuts to NASA SciencePlanetary Science Caucus Co-Chairs Bacon & Chu Issue Statement on White House’s Proposed Budget Cuts to NASA Science Planetary Science Caucus Co-Chairs Bacon Chu Issue Statement on White House’s Proposed Budget Cuts to NASA Science WASHINGTON – Last week, President Trump’s Office of Management and…
Press Release2026-03-27BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Bacon, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Predatory Practices Used by Claim SharksBacon, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Predatory Practices Used by Claim Sharks Bacon, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Predatory Practices Used by Claim Sharks Legislation follows NPR reporting on claim sharks using auto-dialers to spam a VA hotline meant for…
Press Release2026-03-26BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentTrade
Bacon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health CrisisBacon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis Bacon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis Washington – Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today introduced bipartisan legislation to invest…
Press Release2026-03-24BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyUkraine
Bacon, Meeks Demand Bessent & Rubio Explain Easing of Russian Oil SanctionsBacon, Meeks Demand Bessent & Rubio Explain Easing of Russian Oil Sanctions Bacon, Meeks Demand Bessent Rubio Explain Easing of Russian Oil Sanctions Washington, DC -- Representatives Don Bacon and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a bipartisan letter to…
Floor Speech2026-03-18TaxesEducation
RECOGNIZING OMAHA ICON AND COMMUNITY LEADER RUTH PATRICK THOMAS DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTHRECOGNIZING OMAHA ICON AND COMMUNITY LEADER RUTH PATRICK THOMAS DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E229] From the Congressional…
Press Release2026-03-18BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefense
Bacon, Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Veteran Survivors of Sexual AssaultBacon, Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault Bacon, Carbajal Reintroduce Bill to Expand Benefits for Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-02) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) today reintroduced bipartisan…
Floor Speech2026-03-18CeremonialEconomy
CONGRATULATING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR DARROLD D. DeGUNIA ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVECONGRATULATING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR DARROLD D. DeGUNIA ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E234] From the…
Floor Speech2026-03-18Infrastructure
RECOGNIZING LaVON STENNIS-WILLIAMS DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTHRECOGNIZING LaVON STENNIS-WILLIAMS DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E231-E232] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO BETH RAGLANDHAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO BETH RAGLAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1986-H1987] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-03UrgentTaxesDefenseLaborHR7194
KAREEM N. DOCKERY MEDAL OF HONOR ACTKAREEM N. DOCKERY MEDAL OF HONOR ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1967-H1968] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-02-03UrgentDefenseHR3377
JAMES CAPERS, JR., MEDAL OF HONOR ACTJAMES CAPERS, JR., MEDAL OF HONOR ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H1967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-03UrgentDefenseHR7211
JOHN W. RIPLEY MEDAL OF HONOR ACTJOHN W. RIPLEY MEDAL OF HONOR ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H1967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JOHN W.…
Floor Speech2026-01-07UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL PATRICK FLOODHONORING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL PATRICK FLOOD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H106-H107] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-04-29UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyIsrael
COMMEMORATING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAYCOMMEMORATING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E359-E360] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-03-24HR1851
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1851REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1851 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Page H1215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-11TaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF JEFF DAVISRECOGNIZING SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF JEFF DAVIS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1257-E1258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACTWILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2017-04-06HJRES85
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.J. RES. 85REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.J. RES. 85 Congressional Record, Volume 163 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017) [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)] [House] [Page H2768] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2017-04-06HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
NATIONAL RETIREMENT PLANNING WEEKNATIONAL RETIREMENT PLANNING WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 163 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017) [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […