Rep. Don Bacon Archives

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter’s Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

Are DOD’s rules of engagement in cyberspace too limited?

"I believe our own rules of engagement are holding us back" in cyberspace, Rep. Don Bacon said.

1 day ago By Mark Pomerleau

An EA-37B Compass Call takes its first official flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

Top lawmaker wants more progress on EW capabilities across services

There's not enough capability at the Defense Department when it comes to electronic warfare, according to Rep. Don Bacon, chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on…

4 days ago By Mark Pomerleau

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

DOD leadership asks for Cybercom 2.0 relook

After the implementation team delivered its report detailing how Cyber Command aims to modernize, Pentagon leadership asked the command for a redo.

May 20, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: The U.S. Capitol building is seen on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Members of the House of the Representatives and the U.S. Senate returned to Washington after a two week recess. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Members of Congress vow not to split Cyber Command, NSA

Severing the dual-hat leadership arrangement has been one of the most hotly contested issues in cyber policy.

May 16, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

House lawmakers receive first briefing on Cybercom 2.0 model

Members heard from top DOD officials on the plan to mature U.S. Cyber Command.

Feb 12, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

House bill directs Pentagon’s network defense arm to become subordinate unified command

A provision in the House Armed Services Committee's annual defense policy bill would make Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network a sub-unified command under U.S. Cyber…

May 24, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) speaks to reporters on his way to a closed-door GOP caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol January 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

House bill would require Pentagon to try commercial algorithms to calculate BAH

Rep. Don Bacon introduced a bill that would direct the Defense Department to launch a new pilot program.

Aug 25, 2023 By Brandi Vincent