"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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Washington - Yesterday, House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing on Congressman Bergman's bipartisan Cormorant Control Act. Randy Claramunt, Lake Huron Basin Coordinator for the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, submitted testimony.
"Through support of House Bill 4429, the State of Michigan… Read more »
Washington - Today, the House Budget Committee held a hearing with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney to discuss the priorities of the Administration for FY 2019. Congressman Jack Bergman had this to say after questioning Mulvaney on military funding, cuts to GLRI, and reducing waste in the federal government:
“There are tough budgetary decisions… Read more »
Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman, Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, released the following statement:
"The House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on my bipartisan legislation H.R. 4429 - The Cormorant Control Act Thursday, February 15th, at 2:30 PM. A witness from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)… Read more »
