U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (MI)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (MI)
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Bergman Statement Following Biden's State of the Union Address
Following President Biden's State of the Union address, Rep. Jack Bergman expressed his views on the speech, criticizing the President's remarks and actions. Bergman stated, “President Biden’s likely final State of the Union address to Congress was entirely disconnected from the actual State of our Union." He further highlighted the challenges faced by the nation, mentioning the border crisis, economic instability, and lack of leadership on a global scale. Despite these issues, Bergman remained optimistic about America's resilience and the brighter days ahead.Bergman also...
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Bergman Calls on Senate to Pass House Border Bill
Rep. Jack Bergman has called on the Senate to take action on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, in order to address the critical situation at the southern border. Bergman emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating, “It’s long past time the Senate take up H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, to secure our southern border and end this crisis.”Highlighting the escalating issues at the border, including crime, fentanyl overdoses, and illegal crossings, Bergman expressed concern about the potential catastrophe if immediate action is not taken. He criticized the current border...
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Bergman, Budget Members Sound the Alarm on CBO Budget Baseline
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its February 2024 Budget Baseline, which projects America's fiscal trajectory for the next ten years. According to the CBO, the gross federal debt is expected to grow by $20 trillion, reaching a staggering $54.4 trillion. The government is also projected to spend $82.7 trillion over the same period, with $51 trillion allocated to mandatory spending alone.The release of the CBO's budget baseline has prompted several members of the House Budget Committee to express their concerns and call for immediate action....
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Bergman Expresses Discontent with USPS Postponement of Public Input Meeting
Representative Jack Bergman has expressed his deep discontent with the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to indefinitely postpone a scheduled public input meeting for the Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR) of the Iron Mountain Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Kingsford, MI. Bergman's office has received numerous concerns from citizens and businesses in the Upper Peninsula regarding the proposed changes at the facility.In a letter addressed to USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Bergman highlighted the lack of notice provided by the USPS...
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Great Lakes Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protections
Yesterday, lawmakers in the Great Lakes region introduced the bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024, which aims to extend the critical program for another five years through 2031. The bill also seeks to increase annual funding levels from $475 million in 2026 to $500 million from 2027 through 2031. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) is considered the most significant investment ever made to restore and protect the Great Lakes.Representative Jack Bergman, who represents Michigan's First District, emphasized the importance of protecting the...
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Bergman Opposes Senate Immigration Bill, Calls for Border Security
Rep. Jack Bergman has voiced his strong opposition to the Senate's immigration bill, stating that it does nothing to address the crisis at the southern border. In a statement, Bergman criticized the legislation, saying, "This legislation does nothing to stop the crisis at our southern border – rather, it normalizes and codifies it." He further expressed his concern over the allocation of funds, with only 17% of the $118 billion deal being allotted for border security.Bergman highlighted several key issues with the bill, including the absence of critical asylum reforms and...
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Bergman Implores Colleagues: Hold DHS Secretary Mayorkas Accountable
Today, Representative Jack Bergman took to the House Floor to urge his fellow members of Congress to support the resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Bergman accused Mayorkas of deliberately and systematically refusing to comply with federal immigration laws and betraying the public's trust.According to Bergman, Mayorkas's actions have contributed to the current crisis at the border. He stated, "This crisis has been aided and abetted through the unprecedented dereliction of duty of Secretary Mayorkas. As the House Homeland Security...
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Bergman Urges Postal Service to Keep Operations in Kingsford
Iron Mountain – Rep. Jack Bergman has sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing his concerns about proposed changes to the Iron Mountain Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC). In the letter, Bergman emphasizes the importance of maintaining local mail operations and services in Michigan's Upper Peninsula."The Iron Mountain facility serves as a lifeline for thousands of Yoopers – many of whom are seniors or service-disabled Veterans living in rural and remote areas," Bergman wrote. He highlighted the fact that these vulnerable communities rely on the...
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Bergman Calls on President Biden to Prioritize U.S. Maritime Defense
Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to prioritize and strengthen the United States' maritime defense. The letter comes at a critical moment when the People's Republic of China is extending its influence in the South China Sea and the Houthis are attacking shipping in the Red Sea.In the letter, the lawmakers highlight the urgent need to address the aging U.S. maritime infrastructure, including naval and commercial shipyards. They emphasize that the decline of the U.S. flagged international...
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Bergman Echoes Bicameral Call for Biden Admin to Withdraw EV Mandate
Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) has joined forces with U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), and 120 colleagues to oppose the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. In a letter addressed to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman, the lawmakers are calling for the withdrawal of these standards.The proposed standards aim to double the average fleet-wide fuel economy in less than...
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Bergman Warns of Fiscal Decline, Urges Bipartisan Approach to Financial Crisis
Jan 22, 2024During a House Budget Committee markup, Rep. Jack Bergman delivered a sobering message about the current financial crisis facing the United States. Drawing on his experience as a pilot, he likened the nation's situation to a plane in a fiscal descent, questioning whether it will result in a landing or a crash.Rep. Bergman emphasized the need for a bipartisan approach to address the fiscal challenges the country is facing. He stated, "We have both a spending and a revenue problem in our country and until we can come to a realistic understanding about both...
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Bergman: No Spending Deal Without Border Funding
Washington - Rep. Jack Bergman has made it clear that he will not support any federal spending unless there is sufficient funding for border security. In a statement released today regarding the Continuing Resolution vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of securing the borders to protect the nation."If we don't secure our borders, we won't have a Nation to fund. Until Congress gets serious about securing the border, I will not support another dime of federal spending," stated Rep. Bergman.He acknowledged that the Republicans...
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Bergman Recovers Nearly $7 Million from IRS for Grand Traverse Pavilions
Rep. Jack Bergman and his team have successfully recovered nearly $7 million from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Michigan's First District. The funds were locked in a bureaucratic maze but were finally released through the efforts of Bergman's offices in Washington, D.C., and Traverse City.According to James Hogge, political director for Rep. Bergman, the recovery of the funds was the result of hard work and perseverance. He stated, "This was really an error on the IRS side. Our staff in Traverse City and D.C. worked very hard to...
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Bergman Urges Gov. Whitmer to Defend Great Lakes Fisheries and Anglers
Congressman Jack Bergman has reached out to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, expressing concerns and seeking clarification on the state's plans to implement and enforce the 2023 Great Lakes Fishing Decree. The Decree, approved by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan last year, governs the allocation and management of fisheries between the state and local tribes. However, there have been apprehensions voiced by conservation groups and anglers regarding the potential harm it may cause to lake trout, whitefish, and other species in the Great Lakes....
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Bergman Compels VA: Ensure Rural Veterans Can Access Timely, Proper Care
In a House Veteran Affairs Committee hearing titled "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?", Rep. Jack Bergman raised concerns about the lack of access to timely and proper care for rural and remote veterans, particularly those in Michigan's First District. During the hearing, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of extending care and resources to these veterans, highlighting the significance of mobile medical units in bridging the gap in healthcare.Rep. Bergman engaged the panelists in a discussion on the need for better tracking of wait times and...
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Bergman and Arrington Call for Budgetary Oversight Over Administrative Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO)
House Budget Committee's Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) have called for budgetary oversight over the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s (FRA) Administrative PAYGO provision. The House Republicans intended for Administrative PAYGO to rein in Executive Branch spending and bring fiscal transparency to the American public. However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s initial report on Administrative PAYGO implementation revealed that the provision in its current form is not achieving these goals.In a...
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Bergman, HASC Republicans Demand Answers on Secretary Austin's Disappearance
Jan 11, 2024Rep. Jack Bergman and other Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, demanding immediate answers regarding his recent disappearance and failure to ensure a smooth transition of authority. The letter, signed by all Republican members of the committee, expresses concern over the lack of transparency and confusion surrounding Austin's whereabouts and capacity to lead the Department of Defense.The letter states, "With conflicts around the world, it is preposterous that you and others...
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Bergman: Proper Use of Resources Needed to Maintain National Parks
Washington - Rep. Jack Bergman joined the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Federal Lands for a hearing on the "National Park Service's Deferred Maintenance Backlog." During the hearing, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of using federal resources effectively to preserve and maintain our National Parks, particularly those in Michigan's First District.In his questioning of the panel, Rep. Bergman highlighted the need for proper attention and maintenance of these lands, which not only provide economic opportunities but also serve as places for outdoor...
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Bergman, Correa Applaud New PTSD Treatment Studies by VA
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its decision to fund studies on new therapies for treating mental health conditions, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, in Veterans. This move has been applauded by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Rep. Luis Correa (D-CA), who have been advocating for research into breakthrough therapies like psychedelics for years.The VA's request for applications (RFA) will enable VA researchers, in collaboration with academic institutions, to study the use of certain psychedelic compounds such as MDMA...
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Bergman Provides Update on Southern Border Crisis
Rep. Jack Bergman, along with Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican colleagues, visited the Southern Border in Eagle Pass, Texas, to witness the crisis firsthand. Bergman emphasized that President Biden has not provided the necessary resources for the Border Patrol to effectively carry out their duties. He called on the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, immediately."The time for talk is far behind us - we must immediately secure our Southern Border. We must ensure that those wishing to come here legally have a path to do so and that those seeking...