Congressman Jack Bergman, retired Marine Corps Lt. General, released the following statement after the House passed the FY2019 Department of Defense spending bill last week:
“The number one role of the United States Congress is providing for the common defense of our nation’s citizens. Ensuring combat readiness and military strength is crucial as we face uncertain times throughout the… Read more »
Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement following the preliminary release of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Soo Locks Economic Validation Study and Post-authorization Change Report release:
"Building a new Poe-sized Lock in Sault Ste. Marie has been my number one infrastructure priority since taking office. The past months have been momentous as we seek to… Read more »
Congressman Jack Bergman returned to Houghton and Gogebic Counties this week, six days after his initial trip to assess the storm damage in both Houghton and Menominee Counties.
On Monday, June 18, Rep. Bergman traveled to the Houghton area to assess the storm damage, speak with emergency officials and receive an update regarding the recovery. He returned to Houghton on Sunday,… Read more »
The United States Department of Transportation is re-selecting SkyWest Airlines, Inc., branded as Delta Connection (SkyWest), to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Escanaba, Michigan (Escanaba), with 12 nonstop round trips per week to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) using 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ200) aircraft for the two-year contract term from January… Read more »
Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2 - The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.
"First District farmers face much uncertainty after years of natural disasters, trade issues, and unsteady global markets. Our Farm Bill provides stability to Michigan farmers as they supply our district, country, and the world with… Read more »
"This weekend's storms have left an extensive impact on several of our Upper Peninsula communities. In the days and weeks ahead it's important that all affected by these storms continue to work together with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure the rebuilding and recovery process remain as streamlined as possible."
"As a Marine Commander, I've been a part of many disaster… Read more »
"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 »
