Bergman to Canada: Take Action on Wildfire Smoke Impacting Michigan

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, a member of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, sent a letter to Canadian Senator Michael MacDonald, Chairman of the group, urging the Canadian government to take immediate action to address the ongoing wildfire smoke pollution in the United States. In his letter, Rep. Bergman expressed deep concern about the smoke caused by Canadian…

Bergman, Budzinski, Pappas, Garbarino Launch Bipartisan Caucus to Improve Postal Service

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Yesterday, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) announced the launch of a new bipartisan caucus aimed at improving the postal service. The Congressional Postal Service Caucus will focus on improving on-time delivery rates, protecting postal employees, and stopping harmful facility consolidations…

Michigan Receives Disaster Declaration from President Trump for Northern Michigan Ice Storm Recovery Efforts

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan’s request for a disaster declaration to help communities impacted by the historic ice storm in Northern Michigan earlier this year. The devastating storm knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of…

Bergman, Landsman, Van Orden, Sewell, Pappas, Hamadeh Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Veterans’ Access to Non-Opioid Medications

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Today, Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), and Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase Veterans’ access to non-opioid pain medications. The opioid epidemic has impacted nearly every…

Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers

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Washington - Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement in support of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "This NDAA puts our warfighters first. Modernizing their tools, improving safety, and delivering on our promises to military families. It’s about cutting waste, building strength, and…

Bergman: SBA Disaster Loan Centers Remain Open

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Rep. Jack Bergman reminds constituents that SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are still open in Emmet and Cheboygan Counties. Homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the ice storm in Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle Counties may apply for a low-interest disaster loan for their uncompensated physical…

Bergman, McDonald Rivet Introduce Bill to Improve PFAS Cleanup Around Military Facilities

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Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the bipartisan Military PFAS Transparency Act to shine a light on PFAS cleanup efforts by the Department of Defense (DoD), and get more answers for over 600 communities across the country that have been contaminated by “forever chemicals.” “Our government owes the communities and people affected by…

Entire Michigan Congressional Delegation Calls on President Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman - alongside Senators Slotkin and Peters and Reps. Barrett, Dingell, Huizenga, James, McClain, McDonald-Rivet, Moolenaar, Scholten, Stevens, Thanedar, Tlaib, and Walberg - sent a bipartisan letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging him in the strongest possible terms to approve Governor Whitmer’s May 16 request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The Members…

Bergman Fights to Keep Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming

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This week, Rep. Jack Bergman sent a letter to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) admonishing them for their decision to disqualify the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum in Ishpeming from receiving critical grant funding from the state of Michigan. The National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and…

Bergman, USDA Official Announce Disaster Relief for Michigan Farmers and Forest Landowners

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On Saturday, U.S. Representative Jack Bergman joined Michigan USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Director Joel Johnson to meet with maple syrup producers and announce critical federal relief for farmers and forest landowners impacted by the late March ice storm. Speaking with local producers, Rep. Bergman and Director Johnson confirmed that assistance through the Emergency…