Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska’s 2nd District has provided an update regarding his recent vote on the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. On September 3, Bacon supported a procedural rule that directs the Oversight Committee to release all unclassified committee records from sources including the Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Epstein estate, as well as other evidence connected to the investigation.
Bacon explained his decision: “I voted yes because the discharge petition only affects files from the Department of Justice, and it’s not as instant as people think. If the discharge petition is passed, then the legislation is debated and voted on. If passed, it goes to the Senate, and if passed there, on to the President. The procedure yesterday opens more information up and speeds up the process. Many associated with the Discharge petition are just trying to score political points instead of getting to the truth. I’ve personally talked to Oversight Committee Chairman Comer. He is 100% dedicated to acquiring all the info and releasing it. He will do this by protecting the victim’s identities.”
Don Bacon has served in Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd District since 2017, succeeding Brad Ashford. He was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently lives in Papillion. Bacon holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix.
