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Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving as the U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska's 2nd district, recently addressed several legislative and policy initiatives through a series of tweets. Don Bacon has served in Congress since replacing Brad Ashford in 2017.

On April 11, 2025, Rep. Bacon posted about his vote to protect the democratic process through a voter ID bill. He refuted claims that it could prevent women from registering to vote after marriage, clarifying that updated Nebraska licenses and state IDs, which are REAL ID-compliant, suffice for voting purposes.

Later that day, at 15:03 UTC, he announced his support for Sen. Kevin Cramer's bipartisan Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act. The Act aims to provide families with access to the full $16,810 Adoption Tax Credit, easing the financial burdens associated with adoption and increasing opportunities for children to find supportive homes.

In another post on the same day at 18:18 UTC, Bacon highlighted his efforts as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel to secure the largest pay raise for junior enlisted members in four decades. Emphasizing the need for fair compensation, he expressed his commitment to ensuring that no servicemember should depend on SNAP or food banks. He also expressed gratitude to Military Officer magazine for recognizing these efforts.

Rep. Bacon, born in Momence, Illinois in 1963, now resides in Papillion. He earned his BA from Northern Illinois University in 1984 and furthered his education at the University of Phoenix. Don Bacon's tenure in Congress has seen continuous involvement in legislative initiatives aiming to benefit his constituents in Nebraska's 2nd district.