Press Releases

Yesterday, Rep. Jack Bergman congratulated this year’s First District winner of the Congressional Art Competition. Hannah Brewster of Munising High School claimed first prize for her work "Battleship Row." "The talent of First District students continues to impress, and I had the opportunity to call Hannah yesterday to congratulate her on winning this year's art competition.… Read more »

Rep. Jack Bergman announced nearly $4.4 million in Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILT) funding for 2020. PILT funds are made available to local governments to help offset their inability to tax federal property. In total, the State of Michigan received close to $5.3 million for Fiscal Year 2020. The payments are made annually for tax-exempt federal lands administered by U.S. Department of… Read more »

In August of 2019, Rep. Jack Bergman and Rep. Andy Kim introduced H.R. 4189, the bipartisan Homeland and Cyber Threat Act (HACT Act) which would 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 loss of property resulting… Read more »

Today, President Trump released the President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Task Force report. The report underscores the need for bold legislative action and includes support for the policy outlined in Rep. Bergman's Improve Well-being for Veterans Act. The following statement was issued: "I'm grateful to have had the opportunity… Read more »

On June 1st, Rep. Jack Bergman sent a letter urging the National Park Service to take steps to ensure access to public lands and outdoor recreation at Isle Royale National Park. Today, the Isle Royale National Park Announced a phased reopening plan. The full release can be found below: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the… Read more »

Today, the Fish and Wildlife Service announced the next step in the rulemaking process for the management of double-crested cormorants. That proposal can be found HERE.  "Since coming to Congress, establishing new cormorant management orders has been a top natural resource priority for me. Communities in Michigan’s First District dealing with increased cormorant populations have… Read more »

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 »