Bergman, Browley Bill Passes House, Will Expand Home Care Options for Veterans

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Today, legislation introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) passed the House with broad bipartisan support. The bill, H.R. 542, the “Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023,” is a monumental victory for our Nation’s Veterans. The legislation will transform the landscape of long-term care for Veterans by improving and expanding the VA Home and…

Bergman Continues Effort to Support Rural Healthcare

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Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by colleagues in the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, spoke on the House floor in support of First District Rural Healthcare providers across rural and remote areas of Michigan's First District. Watch Rep. Bergman's speech here, or read it below: I’m honored to join my colleagues today in highlighting the accomplishments and ongoing challenges facing…

Oversight Task Force Chair Bergman, Chairman Arrington Call For Reevaluation of Legality of Biden Border Policy

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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request a reevaluation of the legality of the Biden Administration’s withholding of congressionally appropriated funds for southwest border wall…

Bergman, Dingell, Bost, Brownley: Improve Care and Access to New Technologies for Veterans with Spinal Injuries

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Reps. Jack Bergman, Debbie Dingell, Julia Brownley, and VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost announced legislation today, the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act (Veterans STAND Act) to improve care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries/disabilities (SCI/D) and expand their access to personal exoskeletons and other assistive devices that promote independence…

Bergman Scores Major Wins for First District in Appropriations Bill

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of H.R. 4821, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. This is the 7th individual appropriations bill passed by the House this year. Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following statement: "While not perfect, this legislation secured major wins for Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula and I…

Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington Demand Accountability from Biden Administration on Ukraine War Funding

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Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young demanding accounting of the United States’ funding of the Ukraine war to date. The letter also calls on Director Young to schedule a date to testify before the House Budget…

Bergman, Sherrill Aim to Strengthen National Security and Protect Defense Personnel Worldwide from Nefarious Phone Applications

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Bipartisan Bill Provides Better Guidance on Possible Risks Surrounding Foreign Owned Mobile Apps Washington - Last week, Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced the bipartisan Bolstering America’s Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software (BAD APPS) Act. This legislation will protect our national security by ensuring that…

Bergman Signs Conference Unity Pledge, Encourages Every Member to Sign

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After announcing his candidacy for Speaker of the House, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) signed a pledge to support the Republican Speaker Designate following Conference voting, and encouraged all of his colleagues to join the pledge. Bergman noted, "The American people elected a Republican majority to lead our Nation, put a stop to Biden's dangerous policies, and to protect our…

Bergman Ready to Serve As Speaker to Save House from Continuing Dysfunction

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In a statement today addressing the protracted leadership battle in the House of Representatives that has paralyzed the body, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI1) has announced that he is running to serve as Speaker. "My hat is in the ring, and I feel confident I can win the votes where others could not. I have no special interests to serve; I’m only in this to do what's best for our…

Bergman Secures Speaker Endorsement From Michigan Republicans

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Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that Reps. John James, Tim Walberg, Lisa McClain, and John Moolenaar endorsed his candidacy to become Speaker for the remainder of the 118th Congress. The members noted, "General Jack Bergman is the leader best suited to right the ship of the Republican conference and help lead the House through the 118th Congress. He isn’t seeking a…