Press Releases

Representative Jack Bergman, member of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, issued a statement following the EPA's announcement proposing regulatory determinations for PFAS/PFOA in drinking water. Rep. Bergman stated, "Every American deserves to know the water they are drinking is safe and clean. The EPA took a major step this week to address the emerging PFAS crisis across… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced the latest round of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) initiatives to support rural communities. Rep. Bergman is a vocal advocate in Congress for key rural programs to improve the health of our local water systems, bring connectivity to our homes and businesses, and… Read more »

Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help increase access to education, training and health care resources in rural communities.      USDA is making $71.7 million in grants available under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant… Read more »

Today, President Donald Trump released his FY 2021 budget request, which included many First District priorities, such as funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and continued investments for a new Poe-sized Lock in Sault Ste. Marie. Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following release: "While Congress ultimately has the final say in the budgeting process, I'm grateful President… Read more »

On the heels of President Trump announcing $123.2 million in his FY21 budget proposal for construction of a new Lock, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they had updated the FY20 Work Plan to include an additional $50 million for the Locks project. This brings funding levels for this fiscal year to $125.3 million. Rep. Jack Bergman issued the following statement:  "After… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. H.R. 4301, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, reauthorizes and increases the funding levels for the GLRI through 2026. Following passage, Congressman Bergman, member of the Great Lakes Taskforce and an original cosponsor of H.R. 4031, released the below statement: … Read more »

 After attending President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address, Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following statement: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a message of optimism that has lifted Americans across the entire country - and from every walk of life. Grit and hard work drive the American dream, and the policies of this Presidency have grown small business… Read more »

On Friday, U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), and John Moolenar (MI-04) called for the United States Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S.  Department of Commerce to hold a field hearing in Michigan to hear directly from specialty crop growers, producers, and farmers.  Michigan is unique in the fact that it is… Read more »

On December 19th, 2019, Congressman Bergman voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), citing bipartisan work to bring U.S. trade agreements into the 21st Century. Today, President Donald J. Trump signed this historic deal into law. "President Trump has kept his promise to the American people to level the playing field for American workers and businesses.… Read more »

Today, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs unanimously passed an amended version of Congressman Bergman's IMPROVE Well-Being for Veterans Act, which would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to work with community partners on reaching and serving local Veterans at risk of suicide. The Senate bill expands the bipartisan IMPROVE Act to include provisions that will enhance… Read more »