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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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...
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Bergman Introduces Bill to Improve Rural Emergency Hospital Designation and Keep Rural ERs Open
On Monday, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the bipartisan Rural 340B Access Act of 2024, aiming to enhance the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation and maintain access to emergency departments in rural areas.The REH designation, established by Congress in 2020, provides vital support to rural hospitals to ensure the availability of essential health services in remote communities. However, a crucial gap was identified as REHs were initially excluded from the 340B drug discount program, impacting their financial sustainability.In...
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Bergman & Arrington's GAO Report Finds Biden Misused Border Wall Funds
Representative Jack Bergman and House Budget Committee Chairman, Jodey Arrington, recently commissioned a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate allegations of misuse of funds by the Biden Administration. According to Representative Bergman, "Biden spent taxpayer dollars that were intended for border security to advance his leftist environmental agenda."The report, as highlighted by the Daily Caller, revealed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) redirected funds meant for the border wall towards environmental planning and other...
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Bergman Bill Leads to Victory for Responsible Fishing
On April 23, 2024, following pressure from lawmakers, including the introduction of Representative Bergman’s Michigan SPEAR Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that lake sturgeon does not warrant a listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)."In a major victory for the First District, lake sturgeon will not be designated an endangered species, effectively keeping the responsibility of conservation and coordination where it belongs – with our tribes, anglers, and the state. This authority was always meant to be localized, and after pressure from my...
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Bergman, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Halt USPS Processing Facility Consolidations
Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) and Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) have jointly introduced the Protect Postal Performance Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping the U.S. Postal Service's consolidation plans for Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC) in underperforming postal districts.According to Rep. Bergman, "My constituents rely on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of bills, payments, prescriptions, and other necessities, and they deserve a functional mail service, absent of manufactured delays caused by bureaucratic ineptitude." He...
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Bergman Joins Michigan Colleagues in Calling on DOJ to Investigate “Death to America” Chants in Dearborn
Representative Jack Bergman and four of his Republican colleagues in the Michigan delegation have joined forces in urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the International Al-Quds Day rally in Dearborn, where participants chanted controversial slogans. The rally, which took place on April 5, featured chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” sparking concerns about rising anti-Semitic sentiments in the United States.The event in Dearborn is cited as just one of many instances of anti-Semitic activities on American soil following the Hamas...
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Bergman Announces Collaboration with Small Business Administration to Provide Guidance on Lack of Snow Loans
Rep. Jack Bergman has announced a collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to host virtual seminars aimed at providing guidance to businesses eligible for Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans due to ongoing federal drought declarations.The seminars, scheduled for different dates and times, will feature public affairs specialists and field specialists from the SBA who will discuss information and offer further instruction to attendees. According to Rep. Bergman, "The webinars will provide valuable information and guidance for small businesses in need."...
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Bergman: Bidenflation is Hurting all Michiganders, Americans
Michigan Representative Jack Bergman strongly criticized the Biden Administration's economic policies, particularly in light of the recent inflation numbers. Bergman stated, "The Biden Administration has been determined to undermine our economic and national security from day one and Michiganders are paying the price. Whether it’s at the pump, the grocery store, or the housing market – affordability of basic necessities is down, and inflation is up. I will continue working to eliminate improper payments from our federal government and to reign in the out-of-control spending...
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Bergman: Bureaucratic Double-Speak and Ignorance of U.P. Needs by USPS Inexcusable
Rep. Jack Bergman expressed disappointment in the response of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) officials at a public input meeting regarding the Iron Mountain Processing & Distribution Center in Kingsford, Michigan. Bergman highlighted the lack of clarity and understanding displayed by USPS representatives during the meeting.Bergman criticized the bureaucratic language used by USPS presenters, stating, "the overly bureaucratic double-speak of the agency’s presenters, along with their ignorance of the most basic facets of the Iron Mountain and Kingsford area were...
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It’s Time for The VA to Stand and Deliver Care to Paralyzed Veterans
In a recent opinion piece published in the Military Times, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of providing prompt and efficient care to paralyzed veterans who have sacrificed their mobility in service to the nation. Highlighting the advancements in assistive technology, Rep. Bergman expressed, "New advancements in assistive technology have offered many veterans with spinal injuries a new lease on life."The article sheds light on the challenges faced by paralyzed veterans in accessing necessary resources and technology, despite the availability of innovative solutions...