Press Releases

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman sent a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer requesting her formal support for the lifesaving suicide prevention initiatives outlined by the President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Task Force. Earlier this month, Rep. Jack Bergman was named as a National Ambassador to the PREVENTS Task Force… Read more »

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed Rep. Jack Bergman's legislation, H.R. 561, the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019, to ensure the successful participation of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) in the Veterans First Program. The bipartisan H.R. 561 passed the House unanimously on… Read more »

Today, the House unanimously passed S.785, a critical Veterans mental health package featuring Representative Jack Bergman’s bipartisan IMPROVE Act. This provision authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to take a new, effective approach in fighting the Veterans suicide crisis by making grants to - and coordinating with - community organizations that provide lifesaving services to… Read more »

Today, the USDA announced a $3.6 million investment in the Upper Peninsula cities of Munising and Manistique. This funding is provided through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, which Rep. Bergman has advocated and achieved funding for - to help rebuild Michigan's water infrastructure systems in critical need of repair. This investment builds on the FY 20 USDA… Read more »

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Recently, Rep. Jack Bergman was named as a National Ambassador to the President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Task Force.  The task force is led by Secretary Robert Wilkie, Executive Director Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, and Second Lady Karen Pence. Rep. Bergman, a retired Marine Corps… Read more »

Following U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Bill Northey's visit with First District cherry growers, and a letter from Rep. Bergman urging the USDA to ensure direct payments for cherry growers and other crops through the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program (CFAP) - President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an… Read more »

"Having worked closely with our ally Israel both in uniform and as a Member of Congress, I was honored to take part in today's historic ceremony in Washington. President Trump has propelled a bold Middle East policy agenda forward as he continues pushing for a more stable region. He has observed what his predecessors tried, realized what wasn't working, and pressed forward with new bold… Read more »

Over the past week, I have received numerous calls, emails and messages from people around the First District regarding the U.S. Postal Service. In our remote area, the USPS plays an invaluable role delivering everything from medication and benefits to birthday cards and absentee ballots. We rely on the USPS daily, especially during the COVID19 pandemic, and we should make sure it’s… Read more »

The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to help rural communities enhance capacity for broadband access; preserve cultural and historic structures; and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces. USDA is making $1 million in grants available under the Rural Placemaking… Read more »

Last night, the United States Senate passed S. 785 - the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. This bill contains the provisions from the IMPROVE Act, which Rep. Jack Bergman has fought to pass in the House. To address the suicide crisis faced by our Veterans, this legislation will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support and coordinate… Read more »