On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (NE) - District 2
Post Office Box 391368
Omaha, NE 68139
13906 Gold Circle, Suite 101
Omaha, NE 68144
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Full Name:
Donald 'Don' John Bacon
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Angie; 4 Children: Donald, Alexander, Austin, Jessica
Birth Date:
08/16/1963
Birth Place:
Momence, IL
Home City:
Papillion, NE
Religion:
Protestant
Masters, National Strategy, National War College, 2003-2004
Graduated, Operational Art, Air Command and Staff College, 1997-1998
Masters, Organizational Management, Business Administration, and Management, University of Phoenix, 1994-1996
BA, Political Science and Government, Northern Illinois University, 1983-1984
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2017-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Nebraska, District 2, 2024
Former Member, Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
Former Member, Military Personnel Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Small Business Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research
Former Member, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations
Chair, School Safety Working Group, 2018-current
Co-Chair, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Beef Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Congressional American Religious Freedom Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Congressional Small Business Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Congressional Term Limits Caucus, 2017-current
Co-Chair, Electronic Warfare Working Group, 2017-current
Member, Israel Allies Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, 2017-current
Member, Missile Defense Caucus, 2017-current
Former Military Advisor, United States Representative Jeff Fortenberry
Assistant Professor/Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Leadership Program, University of Bellevue, 2014-2016
Field Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2014-2015
Brigadier General, United States Air Force, 1985-2014
Chaplain, Military Officers Association of America, 2015-present
Vice President, Air Force Association Local Chapter, 2014-present
Member, River Rats: Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, 2013-present
Member, General Officer Flag Bearer Honor Guard Detail, Arlington National Cemetery, 2012-present
Member, National War College Alumni Association, 2004-present
Member, 55th Wing Association, present
Member, 55th Wing Association
Member, Heritage Foundation
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Nebraska Firearms Owners Association
President, Gideons Local Chapter, 1999-2000
Awards:
Alumni of the Year, Grace Baptist Academy, 2011
Wing Commander and Spouse of the Year, 2008, USAFE
Dean's Award for Research Excellence for Intelligence, 1998, Air Education Training Command
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Master Navigator Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Favorite Book:
The Bible, "Lincoln on Leadership," "The Last Lion," and "Alexander Hamilton."
Favorite Movie:
"We were Soldiers Once," "Gladiator," "No Way Out," "The Game," "Saving Private Ryan," "Godfather I" and "Godfather II."
Favorite President and Why:
President Lincoln for winning Civil War and ending slavery
Favorite Type of Music:
Classic Rock
Number of Grandchildren:
3 Grandchildren
Publications:
Deception in the Second World War and Lessons Learned for Today's Joint Planner
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I want to defend our liberty, prosperity and security that are being undermined by excessive small business regulations and a complicated tax code. Further, we need to balance our budget or face financial collapse. And, I want to ensure we have a sound national security strategy that defeats ISIS and provides our nation a strong deterrence.