This morning, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This landmark legislation fulfills the clear mandate voters gave to President Trump, Rep. Bergman, and the Republican Party last November: deliver bold, conservative solutions for the American people. This bill delivers on many of Rep. Bergman's key promises to his constituents such as generational investme... Read More »
This week, Rep. Jack Bergman expressed his full support for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration in response to the devastating ice storm that struck Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula in March. In a letter to President Donald J. Trump, Rep. Jack Bergman urged the President to swiftly approve the disaster declaration to provide urgently needed fe... Read More »
Yesterday, at a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) spoke with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to underscore the importance of the Department’s ongoing research into psychedelic-assisted breakthrough therapies for Veterans living with service-connected conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder. As co-chair of the Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (... Read More »
Today, in recognition of National Police Week 2025, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) reintroduced the School Resource Officer (SRO) Funding Protection Act—legislation designed to shield school safety programs from sudden state budget cuts and ensure continued support for law enforcement officers serving in schools. The bill was originally prompted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer's FY 2025 budget, which slash... Read More »
On Wednesday, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), joined by Reps. Davis (NC-01), Golden (ME-02), and Goldman (TX-12), introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel and calling for expanded U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in the face of evolving global threats. The resolution emphasizes the deep strategic alliance between the two nations, citing shared democratic valu... Read More »
Today, as first reported in the Detroit News, President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign a memorandum directing his Administration to "expeditiously implement the most effective mechanisms, barriers, and other measures to prevent the migration and expansion of invasive carp in the Great Lakes Basin and surrounding region." Less than one month ago, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Michigan GOP colle... Read More »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that EmmaRay, a talented student from Johannesburg-Lewiston High School, has been named the First District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Her captivating artwork, titled “The Darkness Needs Its Light,” features a luminous jellyfish and impressed judges with its originality, message of resilience, and creative composition. Held each spring, the ... Read More »
Rep. Jack Bergman announced today that two of his legislative initiatives—the CHOICE for Veterans Act and the VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act—successfully passed out of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs yesterday. “These bills reflect months of collaboration and feedback from Veterans, advocates, and oversight bodies,” said Rep. Bergman. “I’m grateful to my colleagues on the committe... Read More »
Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)introducedbipartisan legislation to help older Veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. The SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and create a falls prevention coordinator r... Read More »
Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Michigan GOP colleagues Rep. John Moolenaar, Rep. Tim Walberg, and Rep. John James sent a letter to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calling for him to reverse course on a recent politically charged decision that would jeopardize efforts to keep invasive Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. The letter highlights that the delay is both unjustified and dangerous to the cont... Read More »
After visiting with linemen, law enforcement, local first responders, and emergency management in the First District over the weekend, Rep. Bergman took to the House floor today to honor the heroic work being accomplished in the aftermath of the historic ice storm. In his comments, Rep. Bergman noted, "In the face of these challenges, linemen from Michigan and across the country have worked tirele... Read More »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman along with Senators Peters and Slotkin sent a letter to Governor Whitmer outlining their readiness to support any requests for federal aid or support that the state may request. Last week, a historic ice storm hit Northern Michigan and the Eastern Upper Peninsula, resulting in over 100,000 power outages and prompting Governor Whitmer to issue a State of Emergency in 12 cou... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) issued a formal request to President Donald J. Trump, urging him to visit the communities across Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula that were severely impacted by last weekend and this week’s devastating ice storms. In a letter sent to President Trump, Rep. Bergman emphasized the widespread destruction caused by the storms, which left tho... Read More »
Today, Representative Jack Bergman took part in a hearing by the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, underscoring the need to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. Expressing his strong support for H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, Rep. Bergman highlighted the Great Lakes Region’s overwhelmingly successful efforts in recovering the once-e... Read More »
Last week, Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced a bipartisan bill, the Protect Postal Performance Act, to prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in underserved areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Har... Read More »