Rep. Jack Bergman joined Rep. Jen Kiggans and 54 colleagues writing a scathing letter condemning the dishonest, partisan use of the VA to spread fear and anxiety among America’s Veterans regarding their benefits.
In a recent misleading report, the VA falsely asserts that H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, would cut 22% of Veterans’ funding; that is untrue. Not only… Read more »
Today, Rep. Bergman sent a letter to Michigan DNR Director Daniel Eichinger, urging the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to work with state legislators to ensure its continued operation.
The letter stated in part, "Cornwall Creek Flooding is a popular destination for outdoor recreation of all kinds, including fishing, camping, hiking, hunting, and horseback… Read more »
Today, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), pressed US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on PFAS cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force base in Oscoda, Michigan.
In his remarks, Rep. Bergman questioned Secretary Kendall, “Will the Air Force commit to stop the flow of PFAS into public waterways, and contain it within… Read more »
Today, Rep. Bergman released the following statement on the debt limit following House Republican's release of The Limit, Save, Grow Act:
"The American People are fed up with politics as usual in Washington, and rightly so. Instead of working across the aisle to deliver fiscally sound results for the people, Democrats have been unwilling to come to the negotiating table with any… Read more »
Washington - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan H.R. 1, the Lowering Energy Costs Act, which will unleash American energy independence.
Following its passage, Rep. Bergman issued the following statement:
“My colleagues and I are keeping our Commitment to America by reversing many of the damaging and overreaching regulations on our domestic… Read more »
Washington - Last night, Rep. Jack Bergman addressed the House of Representatives to express his adamant support for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act – namely, its provision that continues the longstanding ban on drilling in the Great Lakes.
This critical legislation would remove harmful regulations on resource production and trade, unleashing our energy potential and driving down… Read more »
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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
