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Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska’s 2nd district, utilized his social media account to communicate on various issues, including weather forecasting services, local community engagements, and social security benefits.

On April 26, 2025, Bacon addressed the reinstatement of a weather service, which he, alongside Mike Flood, successfully lobbied for. Bacon stated, "Both Mike Flood and I asked the White House to reinstate this weather service, and the White House agreed. This is important for having high fidelity in forecasting the weather, especially in tornado conditions."

In another post from the same day, Bacon simply tweeted "NE Nice" which could be an allusion to local pride or an acknowledgment of the day's events in Nebraska.

On April 27, 2025, Bacon reported on his office's engagement with the Rolling Hills Retirement Community concerning Social Security benefits. He emphasized his dedication to safeguarding these benefits for seniors, stating, "Our office spoke to Rolling Hills Retirement Community about Social Security benefits. I’m committed to protecting Social Security for our seniors."

Don Bacon, born in Momence, Illinois in 1963, has been serving Nebraska’s 2nd district since 2017. He graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1984 and later attended the University of Phoenix. He resides in Papillion, Nebraska.