Press Releases

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 »

Congressman Jack Bergman and Congressman John Moolenaar sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urging the inclusion of tart and processed sweet cherries in tariff-aid administered through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). In the letter to Secretary Perdue, Reps. Bergman and Moolenaar noted,"We are deeply concerned about the future of the cherry industry in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman announced a major U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for K.I. Sawyer International Airport. The U.S. DOT, under Secretary Elaine Chao, has awarded a $1,099,199 grant for construction and utilities at the K.I Sawyer International Airport in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rep. Bergman stated, "This is big news for the First District of… Read more »

In a release issued by the Veterans Affairs Administration, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie encouraged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to pass bipartisan legislation to help VA build partnerships with community groups who can offer direct help to Veterans who are at risk of harming themselves.  The IMPROVE Well-Being for Veterans Act, from Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) and Chrissy… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Bergman’s legislation to address Veterans suicide received further public support from the United States Secretary of Veterans' Affairs Robert Wilkie and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe. “The rising tide of advocates for our legislation, H.R. 3495, the IMPROVE Well-Being for Veterans Act, comes as our nation strives to end… Read more »

Representative Jack Bergman introduced the bipartisan H.R. 4162, GI Bill Planning Act of 2019 with Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) to save military enlistees hundreds of dollars and streamline Veterans' education benefits for the future. Today, a small and further declining number of student Veterans use the 1984 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to earn a degree.  A 97% majority… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman introduced The Rural Broadband Connectivity Act of 2019 - which would incentivize businesses to deploy broadband infrastructure in areas currently lacking sufficient access to the internet.  "First District communities struggle to compete in the 21st Century economy without proper online connectivity. Telehealth consultations, telecommuting,… Read more »