About Bacon




Biography

Congressman Bacon grew up on a farm in Illinois. His childhood on a farm is one of the main reasons Bacon has worked so hard to represent farmers. After high school, Bacon attended Northern Illinois University. He graduated in 1984 with a bachelor's in political science. That same year, he married his loving wife, Angie. They now have 4 children together, along with 8 grandchildren. A year later, Bacon joined the U.S. Airforce and began his 30-year career in the military, eventually retiring as a Brigadier General. Bacon has no previous elected experience, as the House of Representatives is his first elected position. 

Age

- 60 years of age

Religious Affiliation 

- Christian: non-denominational

Education

- Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University
- Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix in Arizona
- Master's Degree from National War College in Washington, D.C.

Military Honors 

- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal       
- Two Bronze Stars
- Two Legion of Merits
- Five Meritorious Service Medals
- Aerial Achievement Medal

Party

- Republican

House

- Nebraska, District 2 115th-118th (2017-Present)

Committees/Subcommittees

- House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces

ADA

- Don Bacon Voted with ADA 0% of the time. 

Notable Legislation (sponsored Legislation, crossing party lines on any major issues)

- Bacon and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland From Foreign Ownership.
- Bacon sponsored bills that are primarily in these areas: Armed Forces and National Security (52%), Crime and Law Enforcement (16%), International Affairs (11%) Families (7%).
- Bacon has been the primary sponsor of 19 bills that were enacted.

Fun Facts

- Favorite Books: The Bible, "Lincoln on Leadership," "The Last Lion," and "Alexander Hamilton."
- Favorite Movies: "We Were Soldiers Once," "Gladiator," "No Way Out," "The Game," "Saving Private Ryan," "Godfather I" and "Godfather II."
- Favorite Type of Music: Classic Rock

Positions of leadership

- Bacon has an abundance of leadership experience between his time in the military and his time serving in the House of Representatives. He will be running for reelection in the 2024 election.

Primary Sources

Secondary Sources

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