Don Bacon

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Bacon rose to recognize Beth Ragland on her 90th birthday, describing her as his honorary mother and praising her accomplishments including earning a degree with a 4.0 grade point average and serving as an intern at the Sarpy County Courthouse, and honored community leaders Brenda Council and Fred Conley for their contributions to Nebraska's Second Congressional District during Black History Month.

Bacon welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew, to the United States on behalf of his constituents at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Omaha and congratulated him on receiving the Templeton Prize.

Bacon rose to address the House for 5 minutes to recognize Bruce and Pam Friedlander, two civic leaders from Omaha, for their lifelong commitment to service and generosity in their community.

Bacon rose to commemorate National Space Day on May 2, 2025, and highlighted Nebraska's contributions to space exploration including the Big Red Satellite built by University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, NASA's economic impact in the state, and Clayton C. Anderson's achievements as Nebraska's first and only astronaut.

Bacon rose in the House of Representatives on April 29, 2025, to commemorate April 29 as #EndJewHatred Day and address the rise of antisemitism in the United States, citing a 200 percent increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7 and a 500 percent spike on college campuses.

Bacon rose to discuss the problem of unregulated illicit nicotine pouches flowing from China into America and called for the FDA to follow the science in authorizing appropriate nicotine pouch products and stemming the flow of illicit imports.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Bacon welcomed Dr. Ralph B. Lassiter, Sr. and his wife Doris Lassiter to Congress, thanked him for opening the session in prayer, and spoke about his 17 years as lead pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church and his current work with small business and men struggling with addictions.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.