Bergman Continues Fight for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funding

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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, issued the following release after signing a letter to urge full GLRI funding: "Since being elected I've been an advocate for the Great Lakes and all of the First District's beautiful Natural Resources. This week I signed on to a bipartisan letter with my colleagues in the House, urging…

Bergman Introduces New Legislation to Prevent VA Purchase Card Misuse

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Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), along with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs members Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), introduced legislation to prevent misuse of VA’s purchase cards.  “When it comes to the care and treatment of our Veterans, accountability is my top…

Bergman's Statement Following Natural Resources Hearing on Deferred Maintenance at Department of Interior

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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, issued the following release after today's hearing on the Department of Interior’s deferred maintenance backlog: The First District of Michigan is home to our nation's most beautiful and valued natural resources, including four National Parks. Michigan's…

House and Senate Veteran's Affairs Committees to Hold Joint Hearing With Veteran's Service Organizations

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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, Chairman of the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following information regarding today's hearing by the House and Senate Veteran's Affairs Committees: "Veteran's Service Organizations are the boots on the ground for our Veterans throughout the First District of Michigan. Continuing an open dialogue with our…

Congressman Bergman and DNR Biologist Testify on Need for Cormorant Control in Michigan

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Washington - Yesterday, House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing on Congressman Bergman's bipartisan Cormorant Control Act. Randy Claramunt, Lake Huron Basin Coordinator for the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, submitted testimony.  "Through support of House Bill 4429, the State of Michigan…

Bergman Questions Budget Director Mulvaney on President Trump's FY19 Budget

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Washington - Today, the House Budget Committee held a hearing with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney to discuss the priorities of the Administration for FY 2019. Congressman Jack Bergman had this to say after questioning Mulvaney on military funding, cuts to GLRI, and reducing waste in the federal government: “There are tough budgetary decisions…

Bergman's Cormorant Control Act to Receive Committee Hearing

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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, released the following statement: "The House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on my bipartisan legislation H.R. 4429 - The Cormorant Control Act Thursday, February 15th, at 2:30 PM. A witness from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)…

Bergman Announces USDA Rural Development Grant for Manistique

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Marquette- Congressman Bergman announced USDA Rural Development’s approval of a new loan of $857,000 and grant of $2,208,000 to improve the sewer system in Schoolcraft County. "Under the leadership of Secretary Perdue, USDA has worked to increase its collaboration with rural communities to ensure our infrastructure is updated for the 21stcentury. I applaud the investment by USDA into…

Bergman Releases Statement on President's Budget Request

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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the President released his budget outline request for FY 2019: "President Trump's proposed budget request is the first step in passing a budget for Fiscal Year 2019. I look forward to reviewing the Administration's budget suggestions and working with my colleagues…

Infrastructure, Economy, and Immigration

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Washington - Following President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address, Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement: “Tonight, during the State of the Union, President Trump laid out his vision to keep our country ‘Safe, Strong, and Proud.’ While the approach to these objectives may vary – this is a theme that can unite all Americans.  “President…