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Jack Warren Bergman is an American politician and retired United States Marine Corps officer currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Bergman has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, economic development, and natural resources during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies that support the military and promote job growth in his district.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 38, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $20,000,000) (increased by $20,000,000)''…
As a former commercial airline pilot with more flight hours than pretty much almost anyone in Congress, so I have been told, I value safety first, safety second, and safety third. I am proud to stand with Representative Langworthy in…
I thank Chairman Graves for his leadership. This is not an easy bill that is done every day, and it is something that is essential to the safety and security of our country as well as the advancement of all the good economic policies that…
To quickly amplify on Mr. Gallagher's comments, sometimes you don't know what you don't know until it is too late, and the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee focuses on knowing things early to prevent disaster. Today, I rise…
We are trying to figure out ways to help from this dais to get those veterans, the benefits, in the expeditious nature.
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I also thank Representative Sherman for the articulate history of the Marine Corps and also the articulate present of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the museum. We don't get to where we are…
Does it have an impact, because things take so long, on your ability to recruit and retain?
This bipartisan bill will reimplement penalties for unaccredited agents... and protect the right for veterans to seek help.
As a member of this committee, I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss two of the most pressing issues facing Veterans and the committee today.
I look forward to continuing our work and Committee to advance effective accreditation reform that protects our veterans and their rights.
Those who risk their lives in defense of our country deserve positive and fulfilling lives, and the Federal Government has the responsibility to assist them in their endeavor.
I thank all my colleagues for getting involved in this relevant and timely bill. I rise today in support of H.R. 3672 to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Indian River, Michigan, as the ``Pfc…
I urge all Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bergman) that the House suspend the rules and pass the…
Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 247 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 248. Motion to Reconsider
I thank the chairman for all of his support for these bills that not only make life better for the veterans but also for their families. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act, which, as amended…
The people occupying the leadership positions in Minnesota right now still could be part of a problem ongoing.
Wouldn't it be better to have the infrastructure here now instead of waiting until--oh, my God, we are being invaded.
We are all God's people. And guess who put all the minerals here? It wasn't happenstance.
Well, we are the United States of America. The best solutions come at, by far, the local levels.
It's time. Assessing--it is time. It is time to take the plane airborne, if you will, and take it a different way.
When we talk about debt ceiling limits, as my colleague stated, we have already spent the money. Now it is time to pay our bills. When you think about how that all starts, it starts with responsible spending and allocation of funds on the…
I am grateful to be leading this Special Order to discuss the ongoing efforts to tackle our national debt and the looming debt ceiling crisis. Since my first day in office some 7-plus years ago, I have said that one of the single greatest…
Will the Air Force investigate the groundwater contamination on the east side of Van Etten Lake to determine if contamination is linked to the former base?
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