The House has easily passed the farm bill, a massive legislative package that reauthorizes agriculture programs and food aid.
The legislation has already passed the Senate and is now headed to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
Agriculture
Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry and it affects the economy of the entire state, and I want to expand my background and understanding of these industries and their needs, so I can be a strong advocate on the House Agriculture Committee. Without the talent of these hard-working people, the entire industry would implode and adversely affect consumers.
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December 18, 2018
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December 12, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) today joined his colleagues to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which delivers key wins for Nebraskan farmers, ranchers, and consumers, as well as certainty and stability to the economies of Ag communities like Nebraska.
Four areas of concern to Rep. Bacon, addressed in the 2018 Farm Bill, include: trade promotion, a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Bank, an affordable crop insurance program, and continued research funding for universities such as the University of Nebraska.
October 9, 2018
Press Release
Omaha, NE – Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the President announced he would direct the EPA to commence the rulemaking process to approve E15 sales year-round:
September 28, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) issued a statement calling on House and Senate Farm Bill Conferees to quickly come to a compromise and pass the Farm Bill, as several programs will lose funding this weekend:
August 27, 2018
Press Release
OMAHA, NE- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement in regards to the President’s announcement of a preliminary trade agreement with Mexico:
June 21, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after the House passed the 2018 Farm Bill:
“Today, my colleagues and I supported America’s farmers by voting to pass the 2018 Farm Bill and provide baseline funding beyond 2018 for 40 programs. These programs include trade promotion that will open opportunities for Nebraska farmers and ranchers, funding for those just starting in agricultural production, and critical outreach programs for socially disadvantaged and veteran producers.
May 18, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after the House failed to pass the 2018 Farm Bill:
April 19, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) voted in support of the 2018 Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee today:
April 12, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC- Today Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement regarding the introduction of this year’s Farm Bill:
April 12, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump about impact of tariffs on Nebraska: