"I disagree with the separation of families at the border, as it stands in direct contrast to our American values. The circumstances of our current immigration situation fall directly on the back of the legislative branch. Congress has consistently failed to do the work the American people sent them to accomplish, leaving us at a crossroads as a nation. Politicians and party… Read more »
Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after the House passed over 30 bills aimed at combatting the opioid crisis:
"The opioid epidemic has ravaged our nation, claiming over 2 million lives and tearing apart families. Since taking office, I've been committed to confronting this problem head on and have met with healthcare providers, law… Read more »
"Since taking office I've worked with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) leadership and the Trump Administration to highlight the dangers to our economy and national security of an unscheduled outage of the 50 year old Poe Lock. After urging USACE in April to use additional appropriated funds towards Soo Locks modernization, the updated FY18 work plan released this… Read more »
Immediately following today's House Committee on Natural Resources oversight field hearing in Alpena, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), along with Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01), issued the following release:
"I was honored to welcome Congressman Westerman to Michigan's First District as we work to address the important issue of… Read more »
WASHINGTON – On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) at Alpena Community College, the House Committee on Natural Resources will head to Rep. Jack Bergman’s district to hold an oversight hearing titled, Examining Effects of Mismanagement of the Cormorant in the Great Lakes Region.
WITNESSES:
Mr. Daniel Eichinger, executive director, Michigan United… Read more »
Washington- Congressman Jack Bergman, retired Marine Corps Lt. General, released the following statement after voting to support the FY19 NDAA:
“Having served in uniform as Commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, I know that stability, consistency, and certainty is critical for our military to carry out its missions. Providing for the common defense of our nation is… Read more »
On Tuesday, Congressman Jack Bergman spoke on the House floor in support of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and applauded Chairman Mac Thornberry for his work to highlight the Soo Locks.
Congressman Bergman noted that providing for our nation’s common defense is the Constitutional duty of Congress: "As a retired Lieutenant General in the Marine… Read more »
Washington - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider VA bills introduced and cosponsored by Congressman Jack Bergman. Congressman Bergman chairs the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
At 3:00 PM, the House will begin consideration of fourteen VA bills: two of which were introduced by Congressman Bergman (H.R… Read more »
"For years, Veterans in rural communities of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have struggled to access the care they've earned in a timely and convenient setting. While the VA Choice Program was meant to provide Veterans with flexibility in receiving care, its results were far from acceptable. From Veterans not receiving care, to providers not receiving… Read more »
Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, Chairman of the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs passed four of his bills, as well as the VA MISSION Act, which replaces the flawed VA Choice program:
"As a retired combat Veteran, Chairman of the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and… Read more »
