Rep. Don Bacon, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017, shared updates on legislative and policy matters via his Twitter account on July 16, 2025.
In a tweet posted at 22:06 UTC, Bacon highlighted recent bipartisan progress in Congress: “ICYMI: Last night @HASCRepublicans passed #FY26NDAA out of committee with bipartisan support. Once again, the People’s House proves that bipartisan progress is possible where it matters most.
My full statement below https://t.co/oQRDg4AsVf“
Later that evening at 22:16 UTC, Bacon discussed engagement with agricultural stakeholders in Nebraska: “Today we met with the Nebraska Cooperative Council to discuss agricultural trade opportunities and the critical 199A(G) tax extensions in the reconciliation bill that are important to Nebraska Co-ops. https://t.co/WNVya7Zv0k”
At 22:18 UTC, he addressed concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. farmland through proposed legislation: “The AFIDA Improvements Act addresses concerns stemming from the growing purchases of farmland by the CCP. My bipartisan bill strengthens our national security in the event nefarious foreign agents try to purchase agricultural lands within our nation.
https://t.co/BjH52mPvqc”
Bacon has served as a representative for Nebraska’s 2nd District since replacing Brad Ashford in 2017. He was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently resides in Papillion. His educational background includes a BA from Northern Illinois University and further studies at the University of Phoenix.
