Representatives Jack Bergman and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced H.R. 7896, the Redeeming Effectiveness to Carbon Oxide Utilization Plus Sequestration (RECOUPS) Act of 2020. This legislation would provide a direct pay option for Section 45Q tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration - improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the credit while continuing our work to support… Read more »
Yesterday, the House passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water infrastructure activities for our Nation. Rep Jack Bergman issued the following statement:
"This legislation focuses on key concerns affecting the navigability as well as the preservation of our Great Lakes. From addressing the… Read more »
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided updates on its commitment to support state, tribal, and local communities in addressing PFAS across the nation. The Trump Administration is fulfilling the intent of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included provisions requiring EPA to support PFAS disposal and monitoring.
Rep. Bergman said,… Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act. This legislation fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), addresses the nearly $20 billion maintenance backlog in our national parks and other land management agencies, and provides more opportunities for hunters and anglers across the country.
"The First District of Michigan has… Read more »
The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association today announced findings from a site-selection process for a vertical space launch site that has identified a location just north of Marquette.
Conducted by spaceport consultants BRPH and Kimley-Horn, the site-selection process has been a year-long effort. Sites were ranked based on several factors, including existing commercial and public… Read more »
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural communities across the country by making it easier for lenders to access four flagship loan programs.
“Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to cutting red tape and enhancing customer service so we can be… Read more »
Today, the language from Rep. Bergman's bill, H.R. 4189, the Homeland and Cyber Threat Act, was included in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation will remove the immunity of foreign states—including foreign officials, employees, or agents—with regard to money damages sought by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or… Read more »
Washington - Today, Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statements after the amendment they offered to add the Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act to H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National… Read more »
Traverse City, Michigan - Congressman Jack Bergman has been appointed to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The group works together to maintain the important relationship between the United States and Canada, and to facilitate bilateral discussions on important issue areas such as commerce, national security, environmental… Read more »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman and Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV-3) introduced the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2020. This new legislation would establish a pilot program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) called the “Zero Suicide Initiative.”
The Zero Suicide Initiative, a concept and program founded by the Henry Ford Health Care System, is a program built… Read more »
