Press Releases

Monday, the 374th day since the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was finalized and signed, Congressman Bergman joined House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway and 158 Republican Members in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urging immediate consideration and passage of this vital trade agreement. The text of the letter follows: __ Dear… Read more »

On December 3rd, the International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold the final injury hearing on Turkey’s product dumping and unfair trade practices, which have severely impacted Michigan’s tart cherry growers and producers. In support of the tart cherry industry, Congressman Bergman led eight Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation in sending written testimony to the ITC… Read more »

Today, a pair of bills sponsored by Rep. Bergman passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 4162 the GI Bill Planing Act of 2019 passed by a vote of 408 to 0, and H.R. 4477 the Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act was passed unanimously by voice vote. Rep. Bergman issued the following release:  Rep. Bergman stated, "I'm thankful that on the day after… Read more »

Congressman Jack Bergman led a bipartisan letter with thirty Members of Congress requesting continued funding for the Soo Locks project. Additional FY 2021 funding will be used to begin upstream channel deepening, as well as continued design work for the new chamber and upstream approach walls. Rep. Bergman stated, “I’m grateful for the bipartisan support we’ve garnered for this project.… Read more »

Today, Rep. Bergman joined Members of the Michigan Congressional delegation in writing a letter to the Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers about the imminent threat Michigan residents face along the shores of the Great Lakes due to high water levels and erosion. The letter reinforces the need to streamline the permitting process at both the state and federal level to ensure… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), John Moolenaar (MI-04), Fred Upton (MI-06), and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) today sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to bring more transparency to the closed-door impeachment proceedings. The letter comes in advance of a scheduled House vote on H.Res 660, which continues the secretive process… Read more »

It’s reckless to force every Member of Congress to vote on something as significant as H.J. Res. 77 prior to even receiving a classified briefing from the Secretary of Defense or Chair of the Joint Chiefs. While this is par for the course in D.C. politics, it’s unacceptable for elected leaders. That’s why I opposed H.J. Res. 77.   Each vote we take, especially in relation to… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Jack Bergman advanced three of his bills through the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs during a Full Committee Markup.  Each piece of legislation was approved unanimously by the bipartisan body. "Working in a bipartisan manner, we passed three of my bills through the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs yesterday. These policies will help us ensure we keep… Read more »

Today, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) joined House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (WY-AL) in introducing legislation that seeks to impose sanctions against Turkey in response to Ankara’s military offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in Northern Syria. The text of the legislation can be found here. Rep. Bergman stated, "As a Commander in the Marine Corps, I know… Read more »

On Wednesday, October 16th, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a Full Committee markup to consider three bills led by Congressman Jack Bergman: H.R. 561—Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 4162—GI Bill Planning Act of 2019; and H.R. 4477—Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act. H.R. 561—Protecting Business Opportunities for… Read more »