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Don Bacon

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Don John Bacon is a U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, serving since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Bacon has focused on issues such as national security, agriculture, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been an advocate for military readiness and has worked on legislation to support Nebraska's agricultural economy.

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Mar 27, 2023

I appreciate you helping us make that a year-round requirement for E15.

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Mar 27, 2023

We want to incentivize people to feel like they can achieve their dreams and not be held down.

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Mar 23, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 9, line 4, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 9, line 9, strike the period, closed quotation mark, and…

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Mar 23, 2023

I will close by saying that I would appreciate the support of both sides of the aisle. This bill has support from teachers and parents to have this added in. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question…

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Mar 23, 2023

This amendment doesn't increase the number of counselors, but it allows the parents to know if the number of counselors is adequate or not. This is very important for our parents to have. This is being requested by teachers and parents. I…

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Mar 2, 2023

This bipartisan legislation, endorsed by the National Association of Community Health Centers, would expand patient access to essential physical therapist services.

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Mar 2, 2023

This bipartisan legislation, endorsed by the National Association of Community Health Centers, would expand patient access to essential physical therapist services.

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Feb 9, 2023

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 117. ____________________

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Feb 6, 2023

It seems to me that deterrence in Taiwan should be one of our top national security priorities because day one of the war it is too late.

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Dec 11, 2022

Obviously, we were on first base of that discussion. That's where we should -- we don't (ph) want to be farther than that until we know, we can't get 218 votes, for Kevin.

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Dec 6, 2022

I thank Congressman Lamborn for organizing this Special Order. I thank God for the Bible. The Bible is God's Word, and it tells us who God is, that He loves us, that He made us and created the world, that He has an eternal plan for us. The…

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Oct 8, 2022

We have too many people in Washington saying, 'I demand 100%.' And they won't take 50% or 40%.

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Oct 8, 2022

It's because Democrat politicians and prosecutors are putting violent criminals back on the street early.

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Oct 8, 2022

I have made my point for the primary. That's as far as I want to go right now. In the end, we got to win in November and take back the House and the Senate to stop Joe Biden's policy.

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Oct 8, 2022

I think it's better just to be honest. But in the end, Americans do not want abortion on demand until birth.

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Oct 8, 2022

You can't let a bully push you around. I also do think President Biden's got to be more careful though. Throwing down the nuclear Armageddon was a little too flippant.

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Oct 8, 2022

I do think Vladimir Putin is a cornered animal. I think he is, right now, unpredictable, unstable. He is getting beat in Ukraine piece by piece.

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Oct 8, 2022

On principle, I do, because I think most voters support a 15-week ban.

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Oct 8, 2022

Senator Warnock is one of the most liberal, progressive folks. He wants on abortion on demand until birth.

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Sep 20, 2022

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I rise to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of Senator Tom Brewer, a veteran with 37 years of service, including six tours to Afghanistan, two Purple Hearts, and a Bronze Star. His…

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Jul 20, 2022

He was thanked and therefore his courage on January 6, and I think people embraced his message and I thought it was very possible.

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Jul 13, 2022

I stand in strong opposition to this amendment and the extreme damage it would do to our national security. Need I mention that a nuclear-armed power just invaded its neighbor, a country that has modernized its ICBM force. Defunding the…

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Jun 11, 2022

But right now, he is not. He's catered more to his left side of the aisle. And we--if we can get a Republican House, maybe we can get him more moderate on his policies.

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Jun 11, 2022

I put my primary focus on there.

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Jun 11, 2022

I do think we need a new majority to serve as a check and balance. I think the American people right now look at this—it's like the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth priority. Inflation, gas prices, the border, crime—those are all front and…

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