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Last night, the U.S House of Representatives unanimously passed the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency (RELIEVE) Act. This bipartisan legislation would eliminate a glaring gap in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s emergency care coverage and expand Veterans’ access to medical treatment. Under current law, a Veteran must have received health services at a VA facil... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman introduced legislation to require greater transparency on the part of think tanks and other non-profit entities engaged in influence campaigns on the behalf of foreign governments. The Think Tank Transparency Act of 2023 requires all contracts and agreements between non-profits and foreign entities to be submitted to the Department of Justice. It uses the definition of "fo... Read More »

Washington - This week, Rep. Jack Bergman joined with 27 colleagues in forming the new “Northern Border Security Caucus.” The U.S. - Canada Border is the longest international border. Rep. Bergman released the following statement: “Ensuring our borders are secure is a top priority for Congress – this includes our Northern border. With fentanyl and other illicit drugs pouring across our Nation’s bo... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman introduced legislation to prevent state-sponsored media outlets from obtaining press credentials to access Capitol Hill, unless they are in compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and other U.S. laws. This legislation comes on the heels of Bergman’s recent letter to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling for suspension of the Al Jazeera Media Netwo... Read More »

Tonight, following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, Representative Jack Bergman released the following statement: “President Biden’s State of the Union Address once again showed his complete and utter lack of understanding of the issues facing everyday Americans. From inflation to his abysmal national security record, President Biden must step up and take control of his flailing a... Read More »

Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) joined with fellow Republicans in moving to do away with the outdated COVID-19 public health emergency declarations, keeping his promise to hold President Biden and his bloated bureaucracy accountable. In response to House Republicans’ oversight, President Biden has finally announced an impending end to the government over-expansion he created through those emer... Read More »

Legislation Has Support of KBIC, Local Residents, and State & Local Governments Washington - U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to settle the longstanding land claims of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and remove the disputes against current landowners in the community. Th... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman was selected to serve as Chairman of the House Armed Services Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee. Bergman, retired Marine Corps Lt. General, issued the following statement: "Our Nation is at a pivotal moment that requires serious leadership. I'm honored that Chairman Rogers has asked me to serve as the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee Chairman... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced he will serve on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Budget Committee in the 118th Congress. Rep. Bergman stated, "Serving on these three critical committees in the new Republican Majority is an honor and I'm ready to hit the ground running. We have major tasks ahead of us - we must continue to ensure the le... Read More »

This week, Congressman Bergman (MI-01) offered his congratulations to the finalists of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Michigan’s First District. The challenge prompts students to hone their coding skills in creating a unique and innovative app, applying their knowledge of computer science and STEM to create real-life technologies. “It’s imperative that students are challenged to expand ... Read More »

This week, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), alongside seventy-three of his colleagues, introduced the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act – a bill to fight back against “boardroom gun control” and protect our Second Amendment rights. Large financial institutions and other corporations, many of whom benefit from federal contracts, have increasingly adopted policies designed to hurt the domesti... Read More »

Last week, Representative Jack Bergman joined more than 80 members of Congress in sending a letter to House leadership urging action and offering any assistance necessary to prevent severe cuts to Medicare reimbursement for providers at the start of next year. These cuts would threaten the financial solvency of thousands of medical practices and make it impossible for many seniors to receive timel... Read More »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following statement after voting in support of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The number one constitutional duty of Congress is to provide for the defense of our Nation. This year’s NDAA provides major wins for our Nation and servicemembers including a 4.6% pay raise. While no legislation is perfect, major concerns for our national security... Read More »

Proceeds from newly-minted coins would support the National Museum of the Marine Corps & the Marine Corps Heritage Center WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Seth Moulton (D-MA) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Veterans of the United States Marine Corps, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation authorizing the U.S. Department of the Tre... Read More »

This week, Rep. Jack Bergman joined his fellow Michigan Republican members in sending a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, imploring the Biden Administration to prioritize American energy. With gas prices continuing to rise and domestic energy production stalled by the Administration, Rep. Bergman and his colleagues stressed the need to ramp up our oil production and reduc... Read More »