Press Releases

Newberry, MI – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) congratulates Northern Wings Repair in Newberry, Michigan for having been selected to receive the Small Business Administration award for Region V Subcontractor of the Year. The selection places Northern Wings in an elite category (top 10 in the country) of businesses that provide subcontracting services to large government… Read more »

Washington – Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement following last week’s vote in favor of the Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act (H.R. 1644), a measure that enhances sanctions against North Korea to deter its nuclear weapons programs: “It’s no secret that North Korea poses a growing nuclear threat to the United States and its allies. As… Read more »

Washington – Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement today after voting in favor of the American Health Care Act of 2017 (H.R. 1628) as amended, legislation that repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replaces it with a choice-based, patient-centered approach to health care: “Back in March, I promised to keep fighting against health care collapse, and today, the House… Read more »

Washington – Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-1) announced today that he is cosponsoring legislation to prevent Members of Congress from exempting themselves and their staffs from state opt outs that would be permitted under the American Health Care Act (AHCA). In compliance with certain procedural requirements, The MacArthur Amendment to the AHCA includes a provision that would allow states to… Read more »

Washington – Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 244, a bill that will fund government operations through the end of the current fiscal year: “When it comes to government spending, we’re facing some difficult decisions,” Bergman said. “We have to find ways to adequately support our national defense, border security, education, and… Read more »

Traverse City – The office of Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) today released dates, times, and locations for district staff’s May Mobile Office Hours. Michigan’s First District is the second-largest congressional district east of the Mississippi River by land area, and Mobile Office Hours are intended to give constituents—especially those who are navigating the federal bureaucracy—the… Read more »

Traverse City – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) announced today that he will make two stops this April in a district-wide listening tour that will include town halls, in-district office hours, one-on-one meetings with constituents, and Facebook Live and telephone town hall events. All First District residents are invited to attend. Media is asked to RSVP prior to the events. Who:… Read more »

Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement today about Republican efforts to restore access to affordable, choice-based health care: “I came to Congress to get things done for Michigan’s First District. And getting things done means that you don’t let the perfect become the enemy of the good. “Like so many of my colleagues here in Congress, I… Read more »

Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) released this statement in response to the President’s proposed cuts in funding for the Essential Air Services program: “The President’s proposed cut in funding for Essential Air Services fails to take into account communities like the ones in Michigan’s First District. This is an instance in which a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t… Read more »

Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement today in response to cuts in Great Lakes funding in the President’s proposed budget for FY 2018: “Anyone lucky enough to call Michigan home knows just how important the Great Lakes are—they’re good for our communities, good for our economy, and good for our environment. They’re an asset not only to Michigan and… Read more »