Congressman Jack Bergman, Ranking Member of the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019:
"I've witnessed firsthand the scope of Agent Orange exposure experienced by our service men and women in Vietnam. The dedicated Navy Veterans who served our country in… Read more »
Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following release after the House passed H.R. 1328, the ACCESS BROADBAND Act:
"Since taking office, I’ve been committed to helping expand rural broadband for residents of the First District of Michigan. Connectivity is essential to learning, business, health care, and day-to-day life. Expanding high-speed access will allow for economic and… Read more »
Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following release after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the expansion of the universal services fund, which will provide high-speed broadband access to over 5,000 Michiganders in rural areas:
"This announcement by the FCC further highlights the Trump Administration's commitment to expanding rural connectivity. One of the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program. These funds will enable the federal government to partner with the private sector and rural communities to build modern broadband infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet service. Insufficient service is defined as connection speeds… Read more »
“After nearly two years of investigations, countless political and media speculation, over $25 million of taxpayer dollars spent, and hundreds of witnesses, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report confirms there was no collusion between Russia and President Trump, his campaign associates, or any American in the 2016 election. Russia sought to sow discord in our country by casting a shadow… Read more »
"On February 15th, authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) expired. Since taking office I’ve supported extending VAWA, voting multiple times to fully fund and reauthorize the bill, including two attempts in the past year. However, instead of a serious extension proposal, House Democrats have sabotaged this VAWA bill, making its failure in the Senate nearly… Read more »
Washington - Today, Congressman Jack Bergman signed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act discharge petition, and released the following statement:
"Defending the defenseless is at the very core of who we are as Americans, and we must always strive to protect innocent lives. Despite having bipartisan support, Democrat leadership has refused to bring Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s… Read more »
Traverse City - Each spring, the Congressional Institute and participating Members of Congress sponsor An Artistic Discovery, a nationwide high school visual art competition that recognizes and encourages artistic talent in each congressional district. Since the pilot competition in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
The annual Art Competition is… Read more »
Washington- Today, Congressman Jack Bergman led a letter along with 30 of his colleagues in the House, to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, requesting $75.3 million in funding for the Soo Locks project. Congressman Bergman issued the following release:
"President Trump prioritized the Soo Locks in his Fiscal Year 2020 budget, requesting $75.3… Read more »
During today's House Armed Services Committee hearing, Congressman Jack Bergman questioned Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan and General Joseph Dunford about PFAS contamination across the First District of Michigan. Congressman Bergman issued the following release:
"PFAS contamination is an emerging threat across the First District of Michigan and… Read more »
