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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 »

This week, Rep. Jack Bergman shared an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the opening of the latest application period for the Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), which will award $291.6 million to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters nationwide against fire-related deaths and hazards. During 2023, there were nearly 2,300 home ... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman reminded First District constituents of absentee return and early in-person voting options, as mail delays have caused issues for clerks and voters. “Voting is a fundamental right we have as Americans. As we near Election Day, concerned constituents and clerks have reached out to our office citing weeks-long postal delays of absentee ballots being delivered or returned. It... Read More »

Today, Representative Jack Bergman led Michigan Republican Members of Congress in sending a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding answers on Michigan’s elections and urging her to protect election integrity. Following reports of a Chinese national University of Michigan student - who is not a U.S. citizen - casting a ballot for the upcoming Presidential election, Rep. Jack... Read More »

Last week, Representative Jack Bergman was joined by fellow Michigan Republican Members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin, demanding answers and accountability after several breaches of military bases by Chinese nationals. This letter comes after federal prosecutors charged five Chinese nationals on October 2, 2024 with crimes in connection to tr... Read More »

Last week, Representative Bergman joined his Michigan colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the Department of Defense (DoD), requesting a comprehensive report demonstrating how the Department of Defense’s efforts to remediate harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have progressed, with a particular focus on military sites and surrounding communities in Michigan. As the letter de... Read More »

In response to Lansing’s $302 million cut to student mental health and safety resources in the Michigan state budget for FY 2025, Representative Jack Bergman introduced the School Resource Officer Funding Protection Act of 2024. The bill would require states to maintain or increase funding for school resource officer programs in order to remain eligible for full federal funding for elementary and ... Read More »