Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Don Bacon U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Don Bacon, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, shared several updates and reflections on December 9, 2024, via social media. His posts covered topics ranging from commendations for courage to substantial financial investments in infrastructure and law enforcement efforts.
On December 9, 2024, Rep. Bacon posted a brief message expressing admiration: "Courage personified."
Later that day, he detailed significant funding efforts aimed at rebuilding Offutt Air Force Base following a devastating flood in 2019. He stated: "We’ve worked hard to bring in $1.4B to rebuild Offutt after the 2019 flood, $165M for a new runway, and now a new flying wing. My hope is to bring back the Looking Glass nuclear command and control mission back to Offutt, where it once was and now belongs."
In another post on the same day, Rep. Bacon acknowledged the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and citizens in apprehending a suspect involved in a high-profile murder case in New York City. He wrote: "Though the suspect has not yet been charged, it looks like our law enforcement, with the help of vigilant citizens, caught the murderer who did the cold-blooded assassination of the Insurance CEO in New York City. I thank our law enforcement and the citizens who helped identify…"