Bacon, Nebraska Delegation Introduces Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act

Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced the Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act, bipartisan legislation to designate a portion of I-680 in Omaha as the Hal Daub Freeway, honoring the longtime Nebraska public servant and community leader.

The Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act is introduced with the support of the entire Nebraska congressional delegation, including Sens. Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, and Reps. Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Mike Flood (NE-01).

"Hal is a model public servant who has had an outsized impact on Omaha and the state of Nebraska. He dreamed big and helped build Omaha into the sprawling metro area it is today," said Rep. Bacon. "Hal led with vision, humility, and a deep sense of service while never losing sight of the people he represented. Our city and state are stronger because of his leadership, and there is no one more deserving of this lasting honor."

"I'm pleased to introduce this bicameral bill in the Senate, which will designate a portion of Interstate Route 680 as the "Hal Daub Freeway" to commemorate and honor his life of service and devotion to Nebraska," said Sen. Fischer.

About Hal Daub:

Hal Daub is a well-respected public servant and community member in Nebraska. A Distinguished Eagle Scout, former Infantry Captain, and attorney, Daub began his political career in 1980 when he was elected to Congress to represent Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. He later served as Mayor of Omaha from 1995 to 2001. Following this, Daub served in the George W. Bush administration as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Board. Daub then went on to be elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska System.

Daub is credited with planning, developing, and constructing the RiverFront in downtown Omaha, the West Dodge Expressway, CHI Arena and Convention Center, among many other amenities and public works in Omaha. Daub's leadership and ingenuity helped position Omaha as the No. 1 city to move to, according to Forbes.

Beyond his formal roles, Daub is remembered as a prominent figure in the community and remains a role model for countless emerging leaders in Nebraska. As mayor, he kept his personal phone number in the phone book and routinely responded directly to constituent calls, even once personally going to a resident's house to pick up their trash when the garbage truck did not come. There are generations of Nebraska public servants who credit Daub's mentorship and example for guiding their own careers, both in Nebraska and Washington, D.C.

The Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act recognizes Daub's lasting impact on Omaha and Nebraska by permanently honoring his contributions to our community.

In addition to the entire Nebraska delegation, the legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Vince Fong (CA-20), Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Brian Babin (TX-36), Kimberlyn King-Hinds (MP-AL), and Tim Burchett (TN-02).

You can view the Hal Daub Freeway Renaming Act text here.

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