Bergman, Michigan Republicans Appeal Ice Storm Funding Directly to President Trump

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Today, Michigan’s Republican Congressional Delegation, led by Rep. Jack Bergman, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that he overturn FEMA’s denial of Public Assistance (PA) Category F funding for public utilities and Individual Assistance (IA) in the aftermath of the historical ice storm. The letter highlighted the incredible work that has already been done but emphasized…

Bergman Votes to Reopen Government, End Record-Long Schumer Shutdown

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history - restoring paychecks to federal employees, reopening government operations, and ensuring critical services resume for families across Michigan and the Nation. Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: “For over 40 days, hardworking Americans were held hostage by Democrat political games.…

Bergman Presses New FWS Director to Delist Gray Wolves

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Rep. Jack Bergman and a coalition of House Members are calling on newly confirmed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Brian Nesvik to immediately delist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and return management authority to states and tribes. In a letter sent to Director Nesvik, Rep. Bergman and 24 of his colleagues congratulated him on his confirmation…

Government Shutdown Information

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Friends, As you know, a government shutdown began on Wednesday, October 1, after the Senate failed to pass legislation to keep the federal government funded. Last month, I voted for a bipartisan continuing resolution that would have prevented this shutdown and extended government funding through November 21. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats blocked a straightforward measure. The…

Bergman, Moolenaar, and Colleagues Urge USDA to Support Specialty Crop Farmers

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Rep. Jack Bergman joined Rep. John Moolenaar and over thirty colleagues in calling on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to include specialty crops in any potential USDA economic aid package. In their letter, the lawmakers outlined the importance of these crops to the United States economy, and the unique challenges facing specialty crop farmers. The lawmakers…

Bergman Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge for First District Students

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Rep. Jack Bergman announced that middle and high school students in Michigan’s First Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to inspire students to explore coding, computer science, and app development. “This is a tremendous opportunity for students across Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula…

Bergman Calls on USPS to Improve Service for Americans, Protect Postal Employees

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Last week, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a press conference to call on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to improve service for Americans and protect postal employees. Budzinski, Bergman, and Pappas, along with Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus. The new, bipartisan group…

Bergman, Budzinski, Pappas to Hold Press Conference Launching Congressional Postal Service Caucus, Demand Improved Service for Americans

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On Friday, September 19, Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01),  Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) will hold a press conference to launch the new Congressional Postal Service Caucus and demand improved service for Americans. Budzinski, Bergman, and Pappas along with Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) serve as co-chairs of…

Bergman Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA

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Today, the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of this legislation. The NDAA aligns with President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda to build a more lethal, capable, and efficient military. Rep. Bergman issued the following statement: “This NDAA…

Bergman Joins Legislators, Veterans Groups to Launch Historic VALOR Coalition

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined fellow legislators, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), the Navy SEAL Foundation, the Green Beret Foundation, and Wounded Warrior Project announcing the launch of the Veteran Alliance for Legislative Outreach and Reform (VALOR). This first-of-its-kind national coalition aims to unite Veteran-serving organizations, researchers,…