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Rep. Don Bacon, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, shared several updates via social media regarding legislative priorities and veteran support on December 11, 2024.

In his first post of the day, Rep. Bacon highlighted the current legislative session's urgency by stating: "We’re in session this week and next. We need to get the #NDAA passed this week and will be debating on adding 63 federal judges to mitigate multi-year backlogs and 724,000 pending cases." The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is among the critical items under consideration.

Later that day, he expressed appreciation for veterans' advocacy groups: "As an Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran, I appreciate the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the work they do on behalf of Veterans." This message underscores his continued support for organizations aiding veterans.

Finally, Rep. Bacon addressed fellow lawmakers on the House floor about military quality of life improvements: "Today, I spoke on the house floor, urging my colleagues to vote to pass the service member Quality of Life (QoL) and #NDAA. We must prioritize military service members who protect and defend our country. This legislation delivers the most comprehensive military QoL reforms in…" His advocacy aims to enhance conditions for those serving in defense roles.