Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Don Bacon is a Republican representative from Nebraska serving in the 119th Congress. Before entering Congress, Bacon spent nearly three decades in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a brigadier general; his congressional work has remained heavily focused on defense and national-security issues.
In the 119th Congress, Bacon chairs the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation. He has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and plans to serve through the end of his current House term on January 2, 2027.
This editorial entry treats the announced retirement as a future transition rather than a current vacancy. Bacon remains a sitting House member until his term ends or an earlier authoritative vacancy is recorded.
Editorial research reviewed: August 20, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- Nebraska · District 2
- Party
- Republican
- Birth date
- August 16, 1963
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-4155
- Office
- 2104 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2702
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Chairman — House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
- Announced retirement at end of 119th Congress
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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