Bergman Supports First Steps in Obamacare Repeal

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WASHINGTON – Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement today after voting in favor of S. Con. Res. 3, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2017: “Americans were promised a healthcare system that would make affordable, quality healthcare available to everyone, yet people in Michigan are facing surging costs and limited choices. It’s time for us to admit…

Bergman to Serve on Budget and Natural Resources Committees

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WASHINGTON – The office of Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) announced today that, along with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Rep. Bergman has been selected to serve on the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Bergman had this to say about being selected to serve on the House Committee on the Budget: “I campaigned on a promise of…

Bergman Named Chairman of Veterans Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

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WASHINGTON – House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-1) announced today that Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) has been selected to serve as Chairman for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The subcommittee’s role is to provide oversight on programs and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs…

Bergman Selected to Serve on Veterans' Affairs Committee

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Jack Bergman’s (MI-1) office announced today that he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Bergman, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, served as a 3-Star Lieutenant General in the U.S. Marine Corps and brings that unique perspective to the committee’s operations. Representative Bergman had this to say about being selected to serve on the…

Heard on the Hill: Two Republican Freshmen Took Different Paths to the Hill

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Just like Donald Trump, who showed that any career path can lead to the White House, newly sworn-in members of Congress come from many walks of life. Two in particular — Republican Reps. Jack Bergman of Michigan and Jodey C. Arrington of Texas — took distinctly different paths to the House. Arrington’s path was one of public service, from studying government in…

Bergman Supports Regulatory Accountability with REINS Act

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WASHINGTON – Representative Jack Bergman (MI-1) released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act: “Regulatory overreach hurts our economy, threatens small businesses, and increases costs for taxpayers in Michigan and across the United States,” Bergman said. “Broad executive branch rulemaking…

FOXNews: Five freshmen Congressmen (all with military backgrounds): Why we support Mattis for Defense Secretary

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Over the past eight years we have seen America’s standing in the world deteriorate. The Obama administration has refused to name our enemies and backed away from our allies all while threats across the globe multiply. There is no one better equipped to understand the dangers we face, how to repair our world image, and set us on a path to rebuild our military than President-elect Trump’s…

Bergman Sworn in to 115th Congress

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) issued the following statement today after being sworn in to the 115th Congress by Speaker Paul Ryan: "It's an honor and a privilege for me to be here in Congress representing Michigan's First District. My job and Constitutional duty is to serve 'We the People,' and I intend to make that my first priority.  "Ahead of us is a new era in…

CNN: House freshman class co-presidents 'optimistic' about unity in new Congress

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WASHINGTON - The Cannon House Office Building was abuzz Monday afternoon as new members made their way to their workplace. Staffers installed flags outside office entryways. Workers wheeled furniture through the halls. Bounties of office supplies were stacked on unclaimed desks. A chief of staff inquired about the Wi-Fi password. A hopeful administrator, whose boss was…