Press Releases

WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) introduced the VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act to streamline and modernize the Veterans Affairs procurement process. This legislation will increase efficiency by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to track cost savings resulting from its… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Jack Bergman (MI01) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH01) introduced the National POW/MIA Flag Act and issued the following release: HR 1579 the National POW/MIA Flag Act would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties, including the U.S. Capitol, White House, World War… Read more »

Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump signing an executive order supporting the transition of active duty service members and military Veterans into the Merchant Marine: "I applaud President Trump for signing this executive order, and for his effort to make it easier for Veterans to enter the Merchant Marine after serving… Read more »

Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8 in the House of Representatives: "I oppose any attempt to restrict legal access to firearms for law-abiding citizens and will continue to fight against measures that limit my constituents’ Constitutional rights. H.R. 8 blatantly infringes on 2nd Amendment rights, and this short-sighted legislation has… Read more »

Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after voting in favor of the Natural Resources Management Act: "I'm proud to send this public lands package to President Trump's desk. Michigan's First District is home to some of the nation's most precious natural resources including three National Forests and four National Parks. This bill protects the future of  a… Read more »

Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman participated in this year’s first Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force meeting along with health experts. Today's discussion was on developing a continued response to the opioid crisis for the 116th Congress. Following the meeting, Congressman Bergman issued the following release: “I joined my colleagues today to review our legislative… Read more »

Today, the House voted on H.J. Res. 46 - The National Emergency Declaration Termination Resolution. Rep. Jack Bergman opposed this resolution and issued the following release: "While Democrats continue playing games with our borders, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are continuing efforts to secure the border and reform our broken immigration system.… Read more »

Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI01) and Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN07) reintroduced the Cormorant Relief Act in the 116th Congress. Control of the double-crested cormorant has long been a successful endeavor between state agencies and the Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) until a court order left Michigan unable to respond to the negative effects these migratory birds have on our fish… Read more »

"I'm encouraged to see that the Huron-Manistee Forests decided to delay the ban on alcohol and will take the time over the next year to work with the community on ways to keep our waters safe. While it's imperative that we conserve our waterways and forests, we must ensure our public lands remain a place the public can enjoy and appropriately utilize. The Huron-Manistee Forests have long… Read more »

Last year's devastating Father’s Day flooding throughout the Western Upper Peninsula left many homes, roads, and bridges with devastating damage. Today, Rep. Bergman issued the following release announcing a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Grant: "DOT has granted $19.2 million for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads on Federal lands that suffered… Read more »