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Rep. Don Bacon, a U.S. Congressman representing Nebraska's 2nd district since 2017, shared insights and updates on his official Twitter account on May 7, 2025. His tweets covered a range of topics from personal reflections to legislative achievements and international relations.

On May 7, 2025, Rep. Bacon expressed his emotional response to Holocaust survivor Rose-Helene Spreiregen's testimony. He stated, "I was deeply moved by Holocaust survivor Rose-Helene Spreiregen's powerful testimony. At just 12 years old, she survived in hiding, managing a grocery store in southern France after her mother was taken to Auschwitz. We will never forget. Never Again."

Later that day, he announced the passage of a significant legislative measure aimed at supporting veterans. On May 7, 2025, he tweeted about the reauthorization of the CHIP-IN for Veterans Act: "Our 5-year reauthorization for the CHIP-IN for Veterans Act just passed @HouseVetAffairs. We want to build a new Inpatient Care facility for our veterans. We can do it using a public-private partnership, saving the VA over half the total cost."

In another tweet on May 7, 2025, Rep. Bacon highlighted discussions with Norway's ambassador to the United States regarding NATO partnerships: "Valuable discussion with @NorwayAmbUSA on strengthening our NATO partnership. Norway's strategic role in securing the northern flank is vital to our shared defense capabilities."

Don Bacon was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and currently resides in Papillion. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BA and furthered his education at the University of Phoenix.