Over the past week, I have received numerous calls, emails and messages from people around the First District regarding the U.S. Postal Service.
In our remote area, the USPS plays an invaluable role delivering everything from medication and benefits to birthday cards and absentee ballots. We rely on the USPS daily, especially during the COVID19 pandemic, and we should make sure it’s… Read more »
The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to help rural communities enhance capacity for broadband access; preserve cultural and historic structures; and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces.
USDA is making $1 million in grants available under the Rural Placemaking… Read more »
Last night, the United States Senate passed S. 785 - the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. This bill contains the provisions from the IMPROVE Act, which Rep. Jack Bergman has fought to pass in the House. To address the suicide crisis faced by our Veterans, this legislation will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support and coordinate… Read more »
Representatives Jack Bergman and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced H.R. 7896, the Redeeming Effectiveness to Carbon Oxide Utilization Plus Sequestration (RECOUPS) Act of 2020. This legislation would provide a direct pay option for Section 45Q tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration - improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the credit while continuing our work to support… Read more »
Yesterday, the House passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water infrastructure activities for our Nation. Rep Jack Bergman issued the following statement:
"This legislation focuses on key concerns affecting the navigability as well as the preservation of our Great Lakes. From addressing the… Read more »
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided updates on its commitment to support state, tribal, and local communities in addressing PFAS across the nation. The Trump Administration is fulfilling the intent of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included provisions requiring EPA to support PFAS disposal and monitoring.
Rep. Bergman said,… Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act. This legislation fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), addresses the nearly $20 billion maintenance backlog in our national parks and other land management agencies, and provides more opportunities for hunters and anglers across the country.
"The First District of Michigan has… Read more »
The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association today announced findings from a site-selection process for a vertical space launch site that has identified a location just north of Marquette.
Conducted by spaceport consultants BRPH and Kimley-Horn, the site-selection process has been a year-long effort. Sites were ranked based on several factors, including existing commercial and public… Read more »
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural communities across the country by making it easier for lenders to access four flagship loan programs.
“Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to cutting red tape and enhancing customer service so we can be… Read more »
Today, the language from Rep. Bergman's bill, H.R. 4189, the Homeland and Cyber Threat Act, was included in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation will remove the immunity of foreign states—including foreign officials, employees, or agents—with regard to money damages sought by a national of the United States for personal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or… Read more »
