You can read Rep. Bergman's interview here or below: Alpena - U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, said lawmakers in Washington need to use common sense to find common ground for the common good of all. He said creating and passing good legislation that both Republicans and moderate Democrats can agree on is key to getting things done. Bergman said since President-elect Donald Trump handily defea... Read More »
Last week, Rep. Jack Bergman’s bill, “Gerald’s Law,” was officially signed into law as a part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, closing a loophole that denies certain terminally ill Veterans their VA burial allowance if they do not pass away at a VA facility. The idea for this legislation was brought to Rep. Bergman by Denise Formolo, the ... Read More »
Yesterday, Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), announced that Representative Jack Bergman will be the Chair of the HASC Subcommittee on Readiness. Rep. Bergman will be one of seven Subcommittee Chairs for the Armed Services Committee, helping to lead the committee in advancing critical legislation to boost our military’s readiness. “It’s my hon... Read More »
Today, Representative Jack Bergman introduced four key pieces of legislation as Congress opened up a new session with Republicans in control of the House, Senate, and White House. These pieces of legislation are the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Restoration Act, the Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act, and the Rural 340B A... Read More »
Today, the House passed H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. When signed into law, this legislation will give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) more tools to fight against crimes committed by illegal aliens in the United States. Following its passage, Rep. Jack Bergman issued this statement: “While legislation and condolences cannot bring Laken Riley back, this critical bill is the 119th Congress... Read More »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman was sworn in to office for his 5th term in Congress. Following his official swearing in, Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: “I’m deeply honored to once again have the opportunity to represent the most resilient people in our country, the people of Michigan’s First District. While the Republican majority in Congress is slim, we have a once-in-a-generation opportun... Read More »
Today, Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) led a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, chastising the United States Postal Service for lowering their delivery standards for Fiscal Year 2025. The bipartisan letter was signed by 8 members, who stressed the need for unelected and unaccountable DeJoy to address these service issues within his agency, as millions of Ameri... Read More »
Following an unprecedented effort to ban alternative nicotine products such as flavored pouches and vapes, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Don Davis (D-NC) introduced H.R. 10444, the Public Options for Unrestricted Consumer Harm-reduction (POUCH) Act. The legislation will block states and local governments from restricting Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved modified risk tobacco products (MR... Read More »
Today, Representative Jack Bergman addressed his colleagues on the House floor, urging them to advance our national security by supporting the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. In his remarks, Rep. Bergman underscored the need to put America First again as we project strength to the world - and especially to our enemies. Read his full speech below or watch here: I rise in su... Read More »
Today, Representative Jack Bergman announced that he has joined the House Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, furthering his effort to cut waste, fraud, and abuse within the government. The Caucus will work hand-in-hand with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, advancing their efforts through Congress once President Trump is sworn in on January 20th. Rep. Bergman issued the following stat... Read More »
Today, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will fund a $1.5 million study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and alcohol use disorder among Veterans. This announcement was made following an August 2nd letter from Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), and 58 other Members of Congress, in which the lawmakers urged the VA to address the post-traumatic stres... Read More »
This week, Representative Jack Bergman sent a letter to the Alger County Road Commission (ACRC), expressing his disappointment in their short-sighted decision to cut off snowmobile access to Miners Castle within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. By allowing the expiration of the shared usage agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for County Highway 58 (H-58), Rep. Bergm... Read More »
Yesterday, Representative Jack Bergman addressed his colleagues in the House on the needs of rural health care, particularly in the First District of Michigan. He advocated for greater support and resources for those providers that serve as the linchpin of care for remote areas. Rep. Bergman detailed the vital role of rural health providers and the predicament they often face, “Health care provide... Read More »
On Monday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This legislation includes a number of bipartisan and bicameral proposals – including multiple bills introduced by Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) – to modernize and improve the delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services ensuring that the men and women wh... Read More »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman celebrated Opening Day of hunting season in Michigan through a video message to constituents. Watch the full video here or read his message below. Happy Opening Day, Michigan! Whether you are a hunter or not, in the Northwoods, November 15th really is the unofficial start to the holiday season. As we step forward from one of the most consequential and contentious elections... Read More »
