Press Releases

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 »

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… 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Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) joined with fellow Republicans in moving to do away with the outdated COVID-19 public health emergency declarations, keeping his promise to hold President Biden and his bloated bureaucracy accountable.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… 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… 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… 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 -… 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… Read more »