Don Bacon
Representative · NE-2 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2017
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Representative · NE-2 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2017
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
728 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 9027 · Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1318 · Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1315 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1310 · Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8925 · Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 8916 · CHIERS Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
H.R. 8894 · Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.R. 8848 · National Guard Relief Act
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1290 · Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1283 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ''National Physical Fitness and Sports Month''.
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1279 · Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8746 · VICTIM Act of 2026
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8742 · Respect Tribal IDs Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 98 · Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1273 · Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8732 · Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1270 · Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8691 · Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.J.Res. 176 · 2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1257 · Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Native Americans
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
H.Res. 1253 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1252 · Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1239 · Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.