Bergman Receives Award for Protecting Social Security

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Washington – Pat Boone, National Spokesman for the 60 Plus Association, announced today that Michigan Representative Jack Bergman has earned the Association’s Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award.  In a statement released by 60 Plus, Boone remarked, “I’m still singing at concerts, but today I’m singing the praises of Rep. Jack Bergman. Seniors can depend on Jack Bergman." Boone…

Bergman Opposes Reckless Spending Bill

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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after opposing today’s spending bill: “Today I voted against the $1.3 Trillion, 2200 page, Omnibus spending package (H.R. 1625 - The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018). While there are provisions in this bill that I have fought to defend and that I agree with, I wanted to highlight a few of the…

U.S. Chamber Recognizes Jack Bergman with Spirit of Enterprise Award

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Award Recognizes Record of Support for Business Community WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Bergman with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress. “It’s a good time to be doing business in America, thanks to a slate of legislative…

Bergman Applauds Trump Administration on Opioid Plan

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"Today, President Donald Trump released his Administration’s plan to address our nation’s opioid epidemic, and I applaud his actions to combat this complex issue. Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have been severely impacted by the opioid epidemic, and we must work together to address this crisis in our own backyard." - said Bergman "As your Representative and as…

Bergman Responds to VA Failures

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Congressman Bergman, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement: "On March 7th, the Office of the VA Inspector General released its final report outlining critical management deficiencies at the D.C. VA Medical Center. This culture of complacency must…

Bergman Votes Yea on Bipartisan STOP School Violence ACT

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Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 4909, the STOP School Violence Act: "As a grandfather to eight school-aged grandchildren, I take the issue of school safety very seriously. Our nation’s schools must be a safe place where students can focus freely on their education. The STOP School Violence Act isn't the final…

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…