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Rep. Don Bacon, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, recently took to social media to address various issues concerning his constituents. Born in Momence, Illinois, and currently residing in Papillion, Bacon has an educational background from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix.

On February 18, 2025, Rep. Don Bacon emphasized the importance of maintaining high postal service standards in rural areas due to their reliance on mail for essential items like prescriptions. He stated, "We must maintain high standards of postal service in our rural areas. Many depend on the mail for prescriptions for example."

Later that day, at 16:01 UTC, he invited constituents with questions or concerns to reach out for assistance with federal agencies through a dedicated online platform. He assured them of support by saying, "Got a question or concern for the Congressman? Need assistance with a federal agency? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at https://t.co/9TyvxZksmY. We're here and happy to help!"

In another update posted at 22:01 UTC on the same day, Rep. Bacon shared his experience joining Julie Mason to discuss his legislative efforts against fentanyl smuggling into prisons via mail. He mentioned this conversation by noting that "It's always a pleasure to join Julie Mason! Today, we spoke about my bill to stop fentanyl coming into prisons through the mail!"