Executive power is expanding at an alarming rate — just as the Founders feared. Federal agencies are being hollowed out without congressional input, putting Nebraskans at risk. Already Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) is fighting to restore critical weather protections for Nebraska that were slashed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

That’s because Rep. Bacon understands how much Nebraskans count on timely, accurate weather alerts to protect their families. He has seen how a single storm can cause $50 million in damage overnight and knows these aren’t just policy decisions, they’re life-and-death consequences.

But more than that, Rep. Bacon has shown that he understands that the checks and balances outlined in our Constitution are under threat as Congress is increasingly sidelined. 

“Our practice over 236 years has been to either respect the courts’ decisions or appeal to a higher court. I believe in the Constitution’s pillars of separation of powers, and checks and balances.”
- Rep. Don Bacon

When one branch of government overreaches, the rule of law — and the lives of Nebraskans — are at risk. This isn’t about politics. It’s about safety, accountability, and the responsibility of Congress to protect the people it serves.