Press Releases

Congressman Bergman reminds First District broadband providers that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will open the application window for ReConnect Program funding this Friday. This program supports efforts to build out broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved communities. More information on the USDA Reconnect Program can be found… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman submitted an official comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding unmet transportation needs in rural America. In response to DOT’s request for information related to the agency’s Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) initiative, Rep. Bergman outlined some of the challenges faced in rural Michigan… Read more »

Today, the Department of Interior announced it will be moving forward in its process to address management options for the double-crested cormorant. “The lack of management options for double-crested cormorants has negatively impacted Michigan’s First District, where we rely on healthy fisheries and our thriving natural resources. This next step by the Department of Interior is long-… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-1), Fred Upton (MI-6), and Bill Huizenga (MI-2) released the following statement after meeting on Friday with representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District about rising lake levels and erosion along the Great Lakes shoreline. “On Friday, we had a productive discussion with the Army Corps and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada-Trade-Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA promotes a more fair and free trade policy, and will lead to a more prosperous Michigan. The trade deal has been supported by groups ranging from labor unions and retailers to rural farmers and manufacturers alike. In 2018, Michigan exported over $36 billion of goods to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman voted to fund First District priorities in the FY20 spending bill. This bipartisan legislation was negotiated by the House and Senate, with the support of President Trump, to avoid a government shutdown later this week. Congressman Bergman has advocated for long term spending deals that provide stable and continuous funding, stating that, “Continuing… Read more »

Today, two bipartisan broadband bills cosponsored by Rep. Jack Bergman passed the U.S. House of Representatives. These proposals would improve federal support for rural broadband buildouts in the most unserved and underserved areas of our nation. “Representing and living in a truly remote area of Michigan, I understand the need for expanded broadband infrastructure. However, inaccurate… Read more »

Today, Representative Jack Bergman, Senator Rick Scott, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and Representative Gil Cisneros led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging them to pass No Budget, No Pay to prevent members of Congress from getting paid if they don’t pass a budget.   Read the full letter HERE or below.   December 13,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman - Retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General and Member of the House Armed Services Committee - voted in favor of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. The measure will now go to President Donald J. Trump's desk for approval.  This NDAA Conference report restores the tradition of bipartisan support for… Read more »

Michigan's First District has more freshwater shoreline than any other Congressional District in the United States. Today, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of a package of bills, including legislation he cosponsored, to protect and conserve the Great Lakes and increase coastal resiliency. The bipartisan legislation passed the House. "Those of us who call the First District home… Read more »