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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.
Madam Speaker, it is our job not just to remember but to carry the torch of freedom forward so that the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters have not and will not be in vain. Oliver Wendell Holmes said: ``But grief is not the end of all…
Madam Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 8 o'clock and 8 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour…
Madam Speaker, before I begin, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the topic of my Special Order. The SPEAKER pro tempore…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Michigan's police officers for their selfless service and to honor the fallen. Isaiah 6:8 says: ``Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said, `Here I am. Send me.' '' Every time our law…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1180, the Working Families Flexibility Act, introduced by my friend, the gentlewoman from Alabama (Mrs. Roby). The House will be considering the bill later this week to give private sector…
Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of communities across Michigan's First District that depend on Essential Air Service funding for industry, mobility, and economic success. I believe that, when it comes to protecting taxpayer dollars, we as…
Mr. Speaker, 35 years ago yesterday, ground was broken on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Today, there are 58,272 names listed on that memorial. We still have work to do. There are 1,615 names listed as MIA. As a Vietnam veteran, I want to…
The Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf is an Endangered Species Act success story, at least in part.
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 31 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Monday, March 27, 2017, at noon for morning-hour debate…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on Monday, March 27, 2017, when it will convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. ===========================…
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