Today, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act – which Rep. Bergman helped introduce – passed the U.S. House 417 - 1. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is the small business relief program enacted by the CARES Act, implemented by SBA, and facilitated by SBA-approved lenders. Unfortunately, for some First District businesses, the terms of the PPP have proven too inflexible… Read more »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico. This includes six projects in the First District of Michigan, which total a federal share of $2.6 million in loans and $2 million in grants, benefitting thousands of… Read more »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman led Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation in a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer regarding the State’s use of the federal coronavirus Relief Fund. A recent study by the National League of Cities found that thirty-two states, including Michigan, are withholding coronavirus Relief Fund resources from most local governments.
The Members are… Read more »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico. This includes six projects in the First District of Michigan, which total a federal share of $2.6 million in loans and $2 million in grants, benefitting thousands of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jack Bergman led 38 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, supporting his recent move to cut unnecessary and burdensome agency practices to prepare our nation for a strong economic comeback. On May 19th, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery, which directs federal agencies to cut… Read more »
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman introduced the bipartisan Coronavirus Front-line Responders Commemorative Coin Act with Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02). This legislation would mint coins to honor the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, individuals who provided care and services during the Coronavirus pandemic, and all front-line workers. Surcharges from coin sales… Read more »
This week, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi introduced the $3 trillion Heroes Act. This legislation was crafted without any bipartisan input and has no chance of ever becoming law. Rep. Bergman voted in opposition to this bill and issued the following statement:
“Since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis, I’ve been working with my colleagues in Congress and the Administration… Read more »
Each spring, the Congressional Institute and participating Members of Congress sponsor An Artistic Discovery, a nationwide high school visual art competition that recognizes and encourages artistic talent in each congressional district. Since the pilot competition in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
The annual Art Competition is open to all high… Read more »
Construction of a new lock in the Soo Locks complex, situated on the St. Mary's River, has been Rep. Jack Bergman's number one infrastructure priority for the First District since taking office. The project, once described as a long-shot, has seen bureaucratic and political delays for over 30 years. Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that “phase one” construction is now… Read more »
Continuing his efforts to safeguard the future of commerce on the Great Lakes, Rep. Jack Bergman is proposing a new policy to ensure baseline levels of funding for the backlogged maintenance projects along Great Lakes transportation routes.
The Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS) is a deep-draft waterway connecting all five lakes through hundreds of navigation channels, breakwaters,… Read more »
