U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Traverse)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Traverse)
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Bergman urges Canada for stronger action on wildfire smoke affecting Michigan
Rep. Jack Bergman, who represents Michigan’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress and is a member of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, has sent a letter to Canadian Senator Michael MacDonald calling for urgent action on wildfire...
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Bipartisan congressional caucus formed by Rep. Bergman aims to improve U.S. Postal Service
Yesterday, Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) announced the formation of a bipartisan Congressional Postal Service Caucus.
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Federal aid approved for northern Michigan after devastating ice storm
Today, U.S. Representative Jack Bergman and Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan's request for a disaster declaration.
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Bipartisan bill aims to increase veterans' access to non-opioid medications
Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation aimed at increasing veterans' access to non-opioid pain medications.
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Bergman supports NDAA focusing on military readiness and energy independence
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, expressed his support for the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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SBA disaster loan centers continue operations in Emmet and Cheboygan counties
Rep. Jack Bergman has announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Emmet and Cheboygan Counties remain operational.
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Michigan lawmakers urge Trump to approve disaster declaration after severe storm
Today, Michigan's entire Congressional delegation, led by Representative Jack Bergman and including Senators Slotkin and Peters, sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump.
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Bergman urges review after ski museum loses funding over clerical error
Rep. Jack Bergman has addressed the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) regarding their decision to disqualify the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum in Ishpeming from...
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Federal relief announced for Michigan farmers after ice storm
U.S. Representative Jack Bergman and Michigan USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Director Joel Johnson announced federal relief for farmers and forest landowners in Northern Michigan affected by the late March ice storm.
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Bergman supports H.R. 1 focusing on defense investment and tax cuts
Rep. Jack Bergman has cast his vote in favor of H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Bipartisan resolution seeks stronger U.S.-Israel defense ties amid evolving threats
Rep. Jack Bergman, representing Michigan's 1st district, has introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at reinforcing the defense partnership between the United States and Israel.
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Trump signs memorandum targeting invasive carp in Great Lakes
President Donald J. Trump is set to sign a memorandum aimed at curbing the spread of invasive carp in the Great Lakes Basin and its surrounding areas.
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EmmaRay wins first district prize in 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Jack Bergman has announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the First District.
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Bergman introduces acts to aid veterans and enhance VA accountability
Rep. Jack Bergman announced the advancement of two legislative initiatives from the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
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Bipartisan bill targets fall prevention among older veterans
Legislation aimed at reducing fall-related injuries among older veterans has been introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and...
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Jack Bergman's tweets address Hamas hostages and VA leadership changes
In recent tweets dated February 2nd and February 4th of 2025, Rep. Jack Bergman discussed ongoing hostage situations involving Hamas and political developments within the Veterans Affairs department in Washington D.C., highlighting both...
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Bergman Backed Bill to Delist Gray Wolf Passes the House
On May 2, 2024, the Trust the Science Act, a bill supported by Representative Jack Bergman, successfully passed the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to permanently delist the gray wolf in the lower 48 states, transferring control of wolf conservation to individual states and preventing judicial review of this decision.In a statement, Rep. Jack Bergman expressed his support for the bill, saying, "The gray wolf population has successfully recovered, and it’s time to trust the years of scientific evidence which show that wolf management can be best left to...
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Bergman and Arrington Introduce Bill to Restore Oversight of Costly Executive Actions
House Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) have introduced the Strengthening Administrative PAYGO (SAP) Act of 2024 in an effort to reassert Congress’ constitutional authority in controlling administrative spending. The bill aims to address the circumvention of the separation of powers by administrations utilizing executive actions to implement costly rules outside of Congressional oversight.In a statement, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in government spending,...
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House Budget Oversight Task Force Chairman Bergman and Chairman Arrington Again Call for Implementation and Execution of Administrative PAYGO
House Budget Committee Oversight Task Force Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) have reiterated their call for the implementation and execution of Administrative PAYGO. The bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023 renewed Administrative PAYGO, a budgetary measure aimed at promoting fiscal responsibility by requiring agencies to provide offsets for increases to direct spending above certain thresholds.In a letter addressed to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young, the Chairmen expressed serious concerns over...
