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Jack Bergman

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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.

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Jan 27, 2023

I am recorded as voting ``nay'' on rollcall No. 64, an amendment offered by Mr. Schneider that would prohibit the leasing plan from including the Great Lakes. I misrecorded this vote. I duly intended to vote ``aye'' on rollcall No. 64…

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Jan 27, 2023

Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 65. Amendment No. 58 Offered by Mr. Magaziner The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished…

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Dec 7, 2022

Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 512. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Axne…

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Dec 6, 2022

Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 501. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Baird…

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Sep 7, 2022

The ruling today on Roe v. Wade properly returns power to the states and ends decades of bad precedent.

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Jul 20, 2022

I was delayed by metal detector issues entering the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 379.

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Jun 21, 2022

I have spoken before about President Biden's and House Democrats' flawed economic record. I continue to hear from constituents from across Michigan's First District who feel cast aside by the policies of this administration. Inflation has…

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May 12, 2022

I thank my fellow marine and fellow guardsman, Mr. Palazzo, for his dedication to being one of the co- chairs of the Guard and Reserve Caucus. It reminds me of continued service that members of the Guard and Reserve do every day in…

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Apr 6, 2022

I thank my esteemed colleague from Louisiana, who I rely on. If you are going to be worth anything as a military commander, you rely on the folks who work for you. And I can tell you, I spent a lot of time with lawyers, and the gentleman…

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Jan 20, 2022

I am honored to be here with my colleagues who believe so fervently in doing the right thing because if you seek your wisdom from above, you will always do the right thing. I appreciate Mr. Smith's leadership. As we stand here remembering…

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Jan 12, 2022

I thank Mr. Bost for yielding me the time. I am always proud to stand on this floor and talk about the men and women who serve our country. And it is our country. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition today to H.R. 1836, the Guard and Reserve…

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Jan 12, 2022

A week after my visit to the border to meet with agents on the ground and survey the situation with my own eyes, I am here to report some unsurprising news. There is still a growing crisis at our Nation's southern border. I saw firsthand…

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Jan 12, 2022

Even as Governors offer non-GI Bill education benefits to their Guard, the parity with Active-Duty Forces that this bill is seeking for the Guard and Reserves, again, could impact our Active-Duty military, which we need to be ready at all…

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Jan 10, 2022

If your service men and women and your families are not ready, we are not ready as a country.

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Dec 7, 2021

On this the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is only right to honor a marine who served in the South Pacific. I rise today to honor the life and legacy of fellow Michigander and U.S. Marine Raymond Heise. On Thursday, November 18, Ray…

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Nov 16, 2021

I am proud to rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 4626, as amended, the Department of Veterans Affairs Assessment by Independent Measures Act, or AIM Act. When it comes to bureaucracies, I have never believed that maintaining the status…

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Nov 16, 2021

In Michigan's First District, we are hunkering down for the usual long but beautiful winter season. We enjoy it, and we prepare for it. This year, that preparation is much more complicated. The supply chain crisis, labor shortages, and…

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Nov 2, 2021

I thank the gentleman, and I accept that for all the veterans who served, especially the marines. Now, it is my honor to yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer), my friend and colleague.

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Nov 2, 2021

I thank Mr. Bost for his comments, and I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin), my friend and colleague and fellow Air Force veteran.

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Nov 2, 2021

I am proud and honored to host today's Special Order in light of Veterans Day being just around the corner on November 11. Here in D.C. and back home in Michigan, I stay closely connected with all my fellow veterans, and I can tell you…

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Nov 2, 2021

In closing, during my 40 years in uniform, and now here in Congress, and also even before uniform, being raised in a family of World War II veterans, I feel as though because of my parents' guidance and example, I have dedicated my life to…

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Nov 2, 2021

I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 348. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Axne (Spanberger) Barragan (Gallego) Bowman (Tlaib)…

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Nov 2, 2021

I am proud to yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce), my friend.

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Sep 28, 2021

I thank my colleague for his leadership on this extremely important issue. I want to expose for my constituents the real truth about the so- called infrastructure portion of the Democrats' destructive $5.5 trillion package. You can read…

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Sep 27, 2021

I want to thank my friend from Pennsylvania, Dr. Joyce, for holding this Special Order tonight. I find myself increasingly concerned with the future of our country, especially now under the Biden administration, where it has been one…

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