Press Releases

Congressman Jack Bergman, Ranking Member on the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following release: “The implementation of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act's community care program will take place on June 6, 2019. This is day one of a reformed VA system that will give Veterans more control and ownership of their healthcare choices. In addition to new benefits… Read more »

On Wednesday, May 29th, Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI), Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), and Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) sent Acting Secretary Shanahan (DoD) and Secretary Wilkie (VA) a bipartisan letter to express their serious concerns with the suicide epidemic affecting servicemembers and Veterans as well as to ask for clarity regarding the Department of Defense… Read more »

Traverse City - Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following release after the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development, announced nine investments through the Community Facilities Grant Program: "I'm thankful that President Trump and Secretary Perdue continue investing in rural communities across northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Through the… Read more »

Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee introduced legislation that includes $75.3 million for construction of a new Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: “This funding is a monumental next step for the construction of a new Soo Lock. The $75.3 million meets the request of President Trump and would continue the progress made over the… Read more »

 Washington - U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues this week in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve the accuracy of broadband availability maps to better identify unserved and underserved communities in Michigan. Along with Walberg and Bergman, the letter to the FCC Chairman… Read more »

Traverse City- Congressman Jack Bergman congratulates this year’s First District winner of the Congressional Art Competition. Reeve Katt of Benzie Central High School claimed first prize for her work "The Launch of the Steamer Frank J Hecker." "I had the opportunity to call Reeve yesterday to congratulate her on winning this year's Art… Read more »

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 »