Don Bacon
Republican Representative, District 2, Nebraska
28 bills455 cosponsored$1.5M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Growing up and working on the family farm in Illinois” source
Education
Military service
- “Don served 16 assignments with four deployments to the Middle East, including one to Iraq from 2007 to 2008 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.” source
- “Don specialized in electronic warfare and intelligence.” source
- “expeditionary squadron command, flying combat missions over Iraq.” source
- “He earned two master's degrees while serving in the Air Force.” source
- “joined the U. S. Air Force and served nearly thirty years on active duty, culminating his military career at the rank of Brigadier General” source
- “two tours as a Wing Commander, at Ramstein Airbase in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska” source
Public service
- “In 2016, Don was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Nebraska's Second Congressional District.” source
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Legislation
HR 10295cosponsor
9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10188cosponsor
Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10137cosponsor
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to report to Congress regarding complaints of insider trading on prediction and energy markets during Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10076cosponsor
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Rules, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10017cosponsor
To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9981cosponsor
To prohibit reductions in force or other staffing reductions for certain Centers of Disease Control and Prevention divisions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9982cosponsor
To impose sanctions on the Polisario Front if it cooperates with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9966cosponsor
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify certain requirements relating to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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HR 9899cosponsor
To designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1451cosponsor
Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9896cosponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain licensure, certification, and aviation training costs in the determination of the cost of attendance of a student, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9937cosponsor
To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9845cosponsor
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9680cosponsor
To require the Secretary State to submit to Congress a strategy to dismantle United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East operations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9682cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities to eliminate hepatitis C virus in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9648sponsor
General John D. Lavelle Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9589cosponsor
To reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1402cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9550cosponsor
To establish a United States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
505 yea146 nay3 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- Denise PowellDemocratic· general ballot$2.7M raised
- Brinker HardingRepublican· general ballot—
- Eric Michael ForemanLibertarian· general ballot—
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $24KLarge individual $381KPACs $528K
Spent $1.3MCash $433K
2024 cycle$6.4M
Small donors $169KLarge individual $3.1MPACs $2.2M
Spent $6.2MCash $198K
2022 cycle$3.9M
Small donors $261KLarge individual $1.6MPACs $1.7M
Spent $4.0MCash $14K
2020 cycle$3.8M
Small donors $359KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.5M
Spent $3.8MCash $85K
2018 cycle$2.6M
Small donors $126KLarge individual $881KPACs $1.2M
Spent $2.6MCash $50K
2016 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $146KLarge individual $881KPACs $547K
Spent $1.6MCash $31K
Top Contributors
TENASKA$34K
SANDHILLS PUBLISHING$21K
SANDHILLS PUBLISHING$20K
COX ENTERPRISES$18K
CALVERT SYSTEMS$17K
BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS$17K
PRESIDENT$14K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$13K
2FILLC$13K
TEXAS CRUDE ENERGY, LLC$9K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
- Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
House Committee on Armed Services
- Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
- Strategic Forces
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10295: 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement Act
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10188: Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10137: To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to report to Congress regarding complaints of insider trading on prediction and energy markets during Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10076: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-08-10
legislation
HR 10017: To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9981: To prohibit reductions in force or other staffing reductions for certain Centers of Disease Control and Prevention divisions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9982: To impose sanctions on the Polisario Front if it cooperates with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization.
cosponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9966: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify certain requirements relating to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9899: To designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9896: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain licensure, certification, and aviation training costs in the determination of the cost of attendance of a student, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9937: To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
HR 9845: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
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