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Don Bacon

Don Bacon

R NE-2 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 2)
2023–2025 House Of Representatives (District 2)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 2)
2019–2021 House Of Representatives (District 2)
2017–2019 House Of Representatives (District 2)
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Defense

+391
Helped 2376 Hurt 1985 Unclear 3024

Healthcare

+534
Helped 1035 Hurt 501 Mixed 13 Unclear 1233

Government Operations

-19
Helped 75 Hurt 94 Unclear 2018

Finance

+151
Helped 923 Hurt 772 Mixed 4 Unclear 402

Transportation

+441
Helped 966 Hurt 525 Mixed 4 Unclear 309

Education

+267
Helped 688 Hurt 421 Unclear 268

Energy

-126
Helped 413 Hurt 539 Mixed 3 Unclear 233

Criminal Justice

+23
Helped 435 Hurt 412 Mixed 4 Unclear 110

Immigration

-314
Helped 181 Hurt 495 Mixed 4 Unclear 267

Trade

+32
Helped 353 Hurt 321 Mixed 2 Unclear 174

Veterans Affairs

+339
Helped 501 Hurt 162 Unclear 114

Agriculture

+169
Helped 375 Hurt 206 Unclear 169

Aviation

-425
Helped 64 Hurt 489 Unclear 89

Foreign Affairs

-305
Helped 134 Hurt 439 Unclear 42

Technology

+207
Helped 380 Hurt 173 Unclear 46

Labor

+132
Helped 280 Hurt 148 Unclear 128

Housing

+331
Helped 426 Hurt 95 Unclear 33

Maritime

-480
Helped 20 Hurt 500 Unclear 17

Environment

-27
Helped 136 Hurt 163 Unclear 136

Social Welfare

+117
Helped 223 Hurt 106 Mixed 1 Unclear 68
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

29238 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (2100), Defense (215), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), Legislative Branch (19), State (19), VA (19), Executive (16), Legislative (16), USDA (16), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Research (4), Local (3), Medicare (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), DOT (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Energy (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Foreign (1), HHS (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Local Government (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (768), Veterans (121), Military Families (18), Foreign (3), Military (3), Youth (2), Religious Communities (1)
Direct (609), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Holocaust & Cultural Organizations (1), Immigrant Students (1), K-12 Schools (1), Military (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Students (1), Technical (1), Tribal (1)
Direct (606), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (524), Research (15), Community (3), Nursing (3), Tribal (3), Emergency Services (1), Native American Services (1), Podiatry (1)
Direct (398), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (4596), Defense (213), Veterans Affairs (69), Regulatory (43), EPA (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), Education (9), FDA (9), Legislative (9), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), HHS (7), SEC (7), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), DOT (3), Energy (3), Executive (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Health (2), Interior (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), USDA (2), DHS (1), DOE (1), DOJ (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Health Programs (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), Museums & Cultural Institutions (1), NNSA (1), OPM (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (540), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (421), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)
Direct (243), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (259), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (250), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
+257
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
+376
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
- - +161
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
- - +142
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
- - +161
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
- +51
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
- - +28
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
+41
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
- +36
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
+149
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+36
Taxpayers - - +15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
- +155
Law Enforcement - - +42

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr5231-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a force design for the Air Force and Space Force.

1 clause Aug 18, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr5230-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into a contract for the calculation, using industry standard machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, of the monthly rates of basic allowance for housing for certain military housing areas, and for other purposes.

1 clause Aug 18, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr5229-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study, and submit to Congress a report, on the defense of Department of Defense facilities and forces in the European and Indo-Pacific regions from missile and air attack.

1 clause Aug 18, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr5228-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan for the recapitalization of fighter squadrons of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve and to limit modifications to the flying missions of such squadrons until such plan is complete.

1 clause Aug 18, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr5227-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To prohibit the Department of Defense from acquiring computers or printers manufactured by or from entities controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Aug 18, 2023

hr5094-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

1 clause Aug 1, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr5071-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force.

2 clauses Jul 28, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hres624-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

0 clauses Jul 27, 2023

hr3946-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Jun 9, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr3788-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas.

1 clause Jun 1, 2023
Transportation

hr3461-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to comply with Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.

3 clauses May 18, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers Transportation

hr3392-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To support and strengthen the fighter aircraft capabilities of the Air Force, and for other purposes.

2 clauses May 17, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

hr3403-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to comply with Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.

3 clauses May 17, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers Transportation

hr3079-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

8 clauses May 5, 2023
Native American Tribes Consumers Federal Government Financial Services

hr2922-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To establish the Baltic Security Initiative for the purpose of strengthening the defensive capabilities of the Baltic countries, and for other purposes.

1 clause Apr 27, 2023
National Security Telecommunications Homeowners Environmental Groups

hr2818-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

0 clauses Apr 25, 2023

hr2742-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for greater protection of roosters, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Apr 20, 2023
Regulated Industries Consumers Federal Government Law Enforcement

hres277-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

1 clause Apr 6, 2023
Consumers Regulated Industries

hr2480-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on coverage under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act of certain pelvic health services furnished during the postpartum period, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Apr 6, 2023
Foreign Businesses Education Federal Government Lobbying

hres105-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932–1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

0 clauses Feb 8, 2023

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