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 Introduces Michigan SPEAR Act to Protect Sturgeon Spearing in First District
Rep. Bergman introduced the Michigan SPEAR Act to protect lake sturgeon in Michigan from potential federal designation under the Endangered Species Act. Molded after H.R.7037, the legislation aims to maintain the successful state-level conservation program and ensure responsible fishing access. "The lake sturgeon has a unique significance for the culture, communities, and people of Michigan," stated Rep. Bergman. He emphasized the success of sturgeon conservation efforts in the state, highlighting the population's rapid increase over the last two decades.State...
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Bergman Demands Answers on Northern Border Security
Yesterday, Rep. Bergman joined with 20 other Members of the House of Representatives in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers on the border crisis – specifically the unprecedented surge at the Northern Border. The Members highlighted that the Biden Administration's inaction and outright refusal to take the steps necessary to protect the American People would not be tolerated.The letter addressed several pressing questions regarding the Northern Border security crisis. One of the questions raised was, "How does...
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Bergman Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command
Washington - U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, delivered a pointed opening statement at a hearing on U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command. Bergman welcomed the witnesses and subcommittee members to the session, emphasizing the importance of addressing the challenges facing the Special Operations community.Bergman highlighted the ongoing threats in the Middle East, stating, "As the U.S. attempts to shift its focus away from the threats in the Middle East, we are quickly learning that the threats...
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Bergman Continues Advocacy for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries
Rep. Jack Bergman has continued his advocacy for veterans with spinal cord injuries by speaking on his legislation, the Veterans STAND Act, during a Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs hearing. The legislation aims to improve access to essential technology for paralyzed veterans. Bergman engaged with Robert Thomas, the National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America, to express his gratitude for their support of the bill.Bergman emphasized the importance of the Veterans STAND Act, stating, "We are systematically failing those Veterans paralyzed from service if...
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Bergman Renews Call to Stop Communist China From Purchasing American Farmland On National Agriculture Day
Today, March 19th, is National Agriculture Day, a day dedicated to honoring the hard work of those in the agricultural industry. In light of this day, Rep. Jack Bergman has renewed his call for Congress to pass legislation that would prevent the Communist Chinese Party from buying American farmland.In February 2023, Rep. Bergman, along with Rep. Dan Newhouse, introduced the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act, aiming to block the purchase of agricultural land in the U.S. by individuals associated with the Chinese government. Bergman...
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Bergman Announces FEMA Window for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Applications
Rep. Bergman Announces FEMA Window for Assistance to Firefighters Grant ApplicationsMar 14, 2024Today, Rep. Bergman announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) window has opened for fire departments to submit applications for their Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. "The application period for FEMA’s 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program has opened and will close on April 12, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET," stated Rep. Bergman.Furthermore, Rep. Bergman has been actively supporting fire...
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Bergman Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Foreign Adversaries from Owning Social Media Companies
Rep. Jack Bergman has voiced his support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from owning social media companies. The legislation, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, received an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 352-61-1.In a statement following the vote, Rep. Bergman emphasized the importance of keeping social media platforms free from influence by foreign adversaries. He stated, "It’s pretty simple - social media companies owned by the Communist Chinese Party should not be influencing our...
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Bergman Honors Victim of Illegal Migrant Crime, Calls for Secure Borders
Rep. Jack Bergman delivered a passionate speech on the House floor today, calling on his fellow lawmakers to back H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act. The legislation is named in honor of Laken Hope Riley, a young American whose life was tragically cut short by an illegal migrant.In his address, Bergman highlighted the impact of Laken's untimely death, stating, "Laken Hope Riley was a beautiful soul taken too soon from her loving family by an illegal migrant who was detained and then released back into our country in 2022." He expressed his condolences, saying, "My prayers are...
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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...