Don Bacon
Representative for Nebraska · Republican · United States
“The United States is the gold standard for scientific innovation, and it is of the utmost importance that we remain committed to equipping our servicemembers with the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art, and mission-relevant tools available.”
“Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for their leadership in compiling this bill. By the way, it passed with a huge bipartisan majority in committee. I also thank my friend and subcommittee ranking member, Mr.”
“The FY27 NDAA also helps tackle the ``valley of death'' by requiring more formal integration and technology [[Page H4744]] transition between the Defense Innovation Unit and military services.”
“The antisemitism we see today is repugnant and has no place in our society, and the right to practice one's faith without fear is fundamental to who we are as Americans. We must stand firm with our Jewish communities as they rise with courage, proudly practicing their heritage with the full support and strength of American society.”
“The antisemitism we see today is repugnant and has no place in our society, and the right to practice one's faith without fear is fundamental to who we are as Americans. We must stand firm with our Jewish communities as they rise with courage, proudly practicing their heritage with the full support and strength of American society.”
“Since October 7, we have witnessed an unprecedented 200 percent increase in antisemitic incidents across the United States and an even more disturbing 500 percent spike on our college campuses targeting Jewish students. This isn't just a series of statistics; these are real threats affecting the lives and safety of our fellow Americans.”
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“The FY27 NDAA also helps tackle the ``valley of death'' by requiring more formal integration and technology [[Page H4744]] transition between the Defense Innovation Unit and military services. Finally, this Defense bill importantly restores our defense spending to 4.5 percent of the GDP, which is critical to deter conflict and reinforce America's commitment to ensuring security and stability around the world. This NDAA is a strong, bipartisan bill that takes care of our servicemembers and promotes U.S. military dominance, and I urge all my colleagues to support H.R. 8800. {time} 1700”
“The United States is the gold standard for scientific innovation, and it is of the utmost importance that we remain committed to equipping our servicemembers with the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art, and mission-relevant tools available. This year's NDAA delivers on that promise by supporting our defense industrial base, our science and technology communities, and our warfighters. The FY27 NDAA helps lay the foundation for our future technological edge by providing budget certification authority for the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to enable better oversight of the military services' S&T budgets and priorities. This bill also requires the Department to review, update, and modernize its policies on leveraging AI for military functions, ensuring more secure and robust development of AI capabilities.”
“Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for their leadership in compiling this bill. By the way, it passed with a huge bipartisan majority in committee. I also thank my friend and subcommittee ranking member, Mr. Ro Khanna, for his collaboration this year, and I appreciate the great subcommittee staff who do such a fantastic job. As we have seen across modern battlefields, technology is evolving at a faster rate than ever before. Artificial intelligence, cyber, quantum, biotechnology, and other emerging capabilities are changing the way wars are fought and won.”
“The antisemitism we see today is repugnant and has no place in our society, and the right to practice one's faith without fear is fundamental to who we are as Americans. We must stand firm with our Jewish communities as they rise with courage, proudly practicing their heritage with the full support and strength of American society. Today, as we commemorate #EndJewHatred Day, I stand with Nebraska's Second District and our entire Jewish community in their resilient fight against discrimination and bigotry. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to unite across party lines and ensure that the horrors of the past remain firmly in the past and that hatred finds no sanctuary in our American society. When it comes to antisemitism, I refuse to be a bystander. ____________________”
“When we say, ``never again,'' we must ensure those words resonate with sincerity and are supported by our actions, our unity, and our steadfast resolve. From my father's daily devotions, I learned early on that those who bless Israel will be blessed. This wisdom was reinforced during my first visit to Jerusalem as a fifteen-year-old and later through my service as a Colonel helping establish missile defenses in Israel. Throughout these formative experiences, I witnessed both the resilience of the Jewish people and the importance of standing against prejudice in all its forms. These experiences have shown me firsthand why we must remain vigilant against hatred in all its forms.”
“Since October 7, we have witnessed an unprecedented 200 percent increase in antisemitic incidents across the United States and an even more disturbing 500 percent spike on our college campuses targeting Jewish students. This isn't just a series of statistics; these are real threats affecting the lives and safety of our fellow Americans. It's a matter that strikes at the very heart of our values as a nation. The fight against antisemitism is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue--it is fundamentally an American endeavor that requires our collective perseverance. This deep-seated hatred by some goes against the core values that unite us as a people. As Americans, we have a moral obligation to confront this challenge head-on.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E359-E360] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAY ______ HON. DON BACON of nebraska in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate April 29 as #EndJewHatred [[Page E360]] Day to address the alarming rise of antisemitism in our nation and express our unwavering support for Jewish communities everywhere.”
“The antisemitism we see today is repugnant and has no place in our society, and the right to practice one's faith without fear is fundamental to who we are as Americans. We must stand firm with our Jewish communities as they rise with courage, proudly practicing their heritage with the full support and strength of American society. Today, as we commemorate #EndJewHatred Day, I stand with Nebraska's Second District and our entire Jewish community in their resilient fight against discrimination and bigotry. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to unite across party lines and ensure that the horrors of the past remain firmly in the past and that hatred finds no sanctuary in our American society. When it comes to antisemitism, I refuse to be a bystander. ____________________”
“When we say, ``never again,'' we must ensure those words resonate with sincerity and are supported by our actions, our unity, and our steadfast resolve. From my father's daily devotions, I learned early on that those who bless Israel will be blessed. This wisdom was reinforced during my first visit to Jerusalem as a fifteen-year-old and later through my service as a Colonel helping establish missile defenses in Israel. Throughout these formative experiences, I witnessed both the resilience of the Jewish people and the importance of standing against prejudice in all its forms. These experiences have shown me firsthand why we must remain vigilant against hatred in all its forms.”
“Since October 7, we have witnessed an unprecedented 200 percent increase in antisemitic incidents across the United States and an even more disturbing 500 percent spike on our college campuses targeting Jewish students. This isn't just a series of statistics; these are real threats affecting the lives and safety of our fellow Americans. It's a matter that strikes at the very heart of our values as a nation. The fight against antisemitism is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue--it is fundamentally an American endeavor that requires our collective perseverance. This deep-seated hatred by some goes against the core values that unite us as a people. As Americans, we have a moral obligation to confront this challenge head-on.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E359-E360] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAY ______ HON. DON BACON of nebraska in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate April 29 as #EndJewHatred [[Page E360]] Day to address the alarming rise of antisemitism in our nation and express our unwavering support for Jewish communities everywhere.”