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Rep. Don Bacon, currently serving as the representative of Nebraska’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has shared updates on future initiatives and legislative priorities through a series of tweets. Since replacing former U.S Congress member Brad Ashford in 2017, Bacon has been an active participant in discussions surrounding veterans' affairs, military power, and international conflicts. The following is a summary of his recent communications from April 28, 2025.

In an update tweeted at 13:57 UTC, Bacon detailed an initiative to develop a new VA inpatient facility and to enhance the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)'s capacity for managing contagious diseases. This plan relies on public-private partnerships. He stated, "Our goal is to get a new VA inpatient facility and to expand @UNMC’s containing contagious disease capabilities, all using public-private partnerships."

Later that day, at 21:00 UTC, Bacon addressed upcoming actions within the U.S. House Armed Services Committee. He highlighted a forthcoming vote aimed at boosting American military strength and reestablishing deterrence against countries such as China, Russia, and Iran. Bacon communicated his stance, "Tomorrow at @HASCRepublicans, my colleagues and I will vote to rebuild American military power, restore deterrence against adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran, and put America FIRST. "

Concluding his comments on that day, Bacon provided his perspective on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, contrasting the strategies of Russia and Ukraine. In his tweet at 22:39 UTC, he noted, "Ukraine strives to hit military targets while Russia bombs cities, indiscriminately killing civilians. There are good guys and bad guys in this war and our negotiators should recognize this."

Bacon, who was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and now resides in Papillion, has held his congressional seat since 2017, after earning degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix. His service and outreach continue to impact both domestic and international policy discussions.