Rep. Don Bacon, who represents Nebraska’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on July 21, 2025, highlighting recent legislative actions and policy positions.
In a tweet from July 21, Bacon announced the passage of a significant defense appropriations bill: “Last week, the House passed the defense appropriations bill, which secured over $2.3 billion for Nebraska defense investments.”
Addressing concerns about violence against law enforcement, Bacon referenced new bipartisan legislation he introduced: Q on increased violence on police & law enforcement trying to do their job.
“Recently I introduced the bipartisan Back the Blue Act which creates new criminal provisions regarding the killing of, or attempting, or conspiring to kill federal law enforcement officers.”
On social policy, Bacon discussed his support for work requirements: “I voted for work requirements for healthy adults with no children, a policy supported by 72% of Americans. It requires 20 hours a week of working, job searching, volunteering, or taking classes.”
Bacon has served as the representative for Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017 after succeeding Brad Ashford. He was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently resides in Papillion. Bacon graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1984 and also attended the University of Phoenix.
