Press Releases

“As a member of the Natural Resources Committee, I know the importance of conserving our federal lands, while ensuring proper and appropriate usage and access for all Americans. Defending sportsmen from burdensome federal regulations, protecting sportsmen’s 2nd Amendment rights, opening more federal land to hunting and fishing, and turning authority back… Read more »

“Today I voted in favor of H.R. 601. In addition to essential hurricane relief for our suffering communities, Congress now has more time to work together on a spending bill which includes the conservative principles President Trump and I were elected to preserve. I applaud my colleagues for coming together in a bipartisan manner to make the right decision for Michigan’s First District and… Read more »

“The Constitution is clear; Congress has the authority to create legislation, not the executive branch. The Obama Administration exceeded its constitutional authority by unilaterally imposing DACA, and the Trump Administration is correct in asking Congress to address this issue. The United States can remain a welcoming nation without sacrificing our national security or the rule of law.… Read more »

“Service Academy nomination applications are currently being accepted from students between the ages of 17-22 in Michigan’s First Congressional District. Applicants who are interested in attending one of our Nation’s prestigious Service Academies have until October 31st to submit an application. Students seeking nomination must meet the admission criteria set forth by the individual… Read more »

“Access to healthcare is a challenge many of our rural Veterans face, and tele-health is an important tool in the effort to increase access for current and future Veterans. The VA has an opportunity to be ahead of the curve on tele-health delivery, and places like Michigan’s 1st District and New Hampshire’s 2nd District are examples of areas in real need for this technology and access. It… Read more »

"As tensions with North Korea increase, it is imperative that the United States, along with the international community, remain steadfast in the pursuit of a nuclear-free North Korea. It is entirely unacceptable to allow a nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching our western shores into the hands of Dictator Kim Jong Un.   “Secretary Jim Mattis has shown, in… Read more »

Washington – Last night, Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) voted in favor of H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act. “H.R. 3219 fulfills our Constitutional responsibility to provide for the common defense and protects our region’s natural resources. After 40 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, I know how essential it is to provide our military men and women with the… Read more »

We are pleased to announce that the Congressional App Challenge, a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding, will take place from July 26th to November 1st this year. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating and an application or “app,”… Read more »

Washington - Today, House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Jack Bergman (MI-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2749, Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017. Congressman Bergman’s legislation provides the Department of Veterans Affairs with the tools it needs to correct a persistent problem in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jack Bergman and the House Budget Committee released its Fiscal Year 2018 budget resolution: “Building a Better America – A Plan for Fiscal Responsibility.” This plan will help our country get back on track by balancing the budget, promoting job creation, strengthening our national security, improving health care for all Americans, returning power back to the states,… Read more »