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© 2026 Govwatch

Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

RRepublicanMI-1 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone23
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency68
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
39
Total Statements
26
Floor Speeches
13
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 19Environment: 18Veterans: 10Defense: 10Infrastructure: 7Healthcare: 7Immigration: 6Trade: 6Agriculture: 6Education: 5Crime & Justice: 4Labor: 4Foreign Policy: 3Housing: 2Voting Rights: 2

Speech Tone

Ceremonial: 14Neutral: 11Bipartisan: 9Urgent: 5

Statements (39)

Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialHousing
RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, GRAND TRAVERSE REGION ON 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN

RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, GRAND TRAVERSE REGION ON 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E475] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING ISABELLA WELLER ON EARNING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

RECOGNIZING ISABELLA WELLER ON EARNING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E469] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20Trade
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF STEVIE CUPPS, A DEVOTED HARBOR SPRINGS RAMS SUPPORTER

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF STEVIE CUPPS, A DEVOTED HARBOR SPRINGS RAMS SUPPORTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E472] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Press Release2026-05-13UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Bergman's PLOW Storms Act Prioritizes Public Safety Over Burdensome Federal Regulations

Bergman's PLOW Storms Act Prioritizes Public Safety Over Burdensome Federal Regulations Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Reps. Tony Wied and Pete Stauber, introduced the P rotecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms Act, or the PLOW Storms Act, legislation aimed at ensuring snowplow…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
RECOGNIZING RAY MINERVINI FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AND VISION IN TRAVERSE CITY

RECOGNIZING RAY MINERVINI FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AND VISION IN TRAVERSE CITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E438] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA

RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E442] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12Ceremonial
HONORING LEELANAU COUNTY CLERK MICHELLE CROCKER FOR 30 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

HONORING LEELANAU COUNTY CLERK MICHELLE CROCKER FOR 30 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E436] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12CeremonialTradeEducation
HONORING ELIZA ALDRIDGE

HONORING ELIZA ALDRIDGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12UrgentTaxesDefenseVeterans
HONORING AMTC JASON VAUGHN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

HONORING AMTC JASON VAUGHN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E431] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Press Release2026-05-07BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefense
Bergman Applauds VA For Record-Setting Investment to End Veteran Suicide, Highlights Work Still Ahead

Bergman Applauds VA For Record-Setting Investment to End Veteran Suicide, Highlights Work Still Ahead Today, Representative Jack Bergman highlighted new record-setting progress by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in suicide prevention efforts, alongside historic funding secured through the…

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Press Release2026-05-06BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Bergman, Correa Lead Letter Urging FDA to Expedite Review of Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies

Bergman, Correa Lead Letter Urging FDA to Expedite Review of Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies Last week, Reps. Jack Bergman and Lou Correa, co-chairs of the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus, led 30 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to Food and Drug Administration…

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Press Release2026-04-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefense
Bergman: America Must Rebuild Readiness by Maintaining the Force We Already Own

Bergman: America Must Rebuild Readiness by Maintaining the Force We Already Own U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the posture of U.S. Military Readiness for FY27. "I think that we can all agree that…

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Press Release2026-04-16UrgentTaxesEnvironmentTrade
Flood Update

Flood Update It’s been a busy few weeks across the First District and in Washington, but I wanted to provide an update on the ongoing flooding and the resources available. As you know, Governor Whitmer has declared a State of Emergency for 32 counties as the spring thaw and heavy rainfall have led…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15
HONORING THE CAREERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RON JOLLY AND COLLEEN WARES McCLELLAND

HONORING THE CAREERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF RON JOLLY AND COLLEEN WARES McCLELLAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E330] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialEducation
HONORING THE PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL STEEL DRUM BAND

HONORING THE PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL STEEL DRUM BAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E270-E271] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducation
HONORING SCOTT O'DELL

HONORING SCOTT O'DELL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E223] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17DefenseVeteransInfrastructure
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WILLIAM HUSTON GNODTKE

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WILLIAM HUSTON GNODTKE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E226-E227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17CeremonialImmigrationCrime & Justice
COMMENDING JAMES AND WENDY FALKNER ON THE PURCHASE OF KILWINS IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

COMMENDING JAMES AND WENDY FALKNER ON THE PURCHASE OF KILWINS IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E225] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17DefenseVeteransInfrastructure
HONORING BILL SWEET ON BEING NAMED VETERAN OF THE YEAR BY THE GRAND TRAVERSE AREA VETERANS COALITION

HONORING BILL SWEET ON BEING NAMED VETERAN OF THE YEAR BY THE GRAND TRAVERSE AREA VETERANS COALITION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E224] From the Congressional…

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Press Release2026-03-13ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Bergman Announces Major Additional FEMA Help From President Trump Following the Historic Ice Storm of 2025

Bergman Announces Major Additional FEMA Help From President Trump Following the Historic Ice Storm of 2025 Gaylord - Today, after months of collaborative effort from state, federal, and local leaders, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that FEMA has officially amended the disaster declaration for the…

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Press Release2026-03-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Bergman, Golden, Bacon, Suozzi Introduce Bill to Formally Review Mental Health Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans

Bergman, Golden, Bacon, Suozzi Introduce Bill to Formally Review Mental Health Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Jared Golden (ME-02), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Don Bacon (NE-02) have introduced the bipartisan Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05CeremonialTaxesTradeEducation
HONORING ROBERT "BOB" BACKON

HONORING ROBERT "BOB" BACKON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2427-H2428] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Press Release2026-03-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructure
Bergman, Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Forest Health, Enhance Wildfire Resilience and Recovery

Bergman, Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Forest Health, Enhance Wildfire Resilience and Recovery Last week, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) Support Act of 2026. This…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09UrgentHealthcare
RECOGNIZING MICHIGAN STATE POLICE SERGEANT DENNIS WAGNER

RECOGNIZING MICHIGAN STATE POLICE SERGEANT DENNIS WAGNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E116-E117] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-02-08TaxesCrime & JusticeVoting Rights
Bergman, Budzinski, Pappas Lead Letter Demanding USPS Reverse Postmark Rule

Bergman, Budzinski, Pappas Lead Letter Demanding USPS Reverse Postmark Rule Last week, Reps. J ack Bergman (MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) , and Chris Pappas (NH-01) , Co-Chairs of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus , led eight Members of Congress in a letter to Postmaster General David P.…

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Press Release2026-02-04EnvironmentVoting Rights
Michigan Republican Delegation Demands Answers from Secretary Benson on Election Integrity

Michigan Republican Delegation Demands Answers from Secretary Benson on Election Integrity Today, the Michigan Republican Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, demanding answers on ongoing concerns about election integrity in Michigan. Recently,…

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Press Release2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS141
Bergman, Budzinski Introduce Legislation to Make Gerald's Law Permanent

Bergman, Budzinski Introduce Legislation to Make Gerald's Law Permanent Today, Reps. Jack Bergman and Nikki Budzinski announced the reintroduction of Gerald's Law , legislation to permanently close a loophole in federal law that has denied burial benefits to some Veterans based solely on where they…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21
RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS L. PELISSERO FOR AUTHORING BRING ONE HOME

RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS L. PELISSERO FOR AUTHORING BRING ONE HOME Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E61] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20
RECOGNIZING THOMAS PELISSERO

RECOGNIZING THOMAS PELISSERO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H929] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Press Release2026-01-15BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTrade
Bergman's Postal Service Priorities Pass House

Bergman's Postal Service Priorities Pass House This week, Rep. Jack Bergman helped secure the inclusion of key bipartisan priorities to protect rural mail service in the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) report, which recently passed the House of Representatives. The…

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Press Release2026-01-14Transparency
Bergman Cosponsors Legislation to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress

Bergman Cosponsors Legislation to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress This week, Rep. Jack Bergman cosponsored the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading individual stocks. Concerns about stock trading…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialEnvironmentAgriculture
HONORING BEN AND ALISON SKLARCZYK

HONORING BEN AND ALISON SKLARCZYK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E36-E37] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-07CeremonialDefenseVeterans
HONORING TRACEY ANN TIPPETT

HONORING TRACEY ANN TIPPETT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E9] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZING 150 YEARS OF BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E207-E208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF SERGEANT CHRISTINE BETTIS

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF SERGEANT CHRISTINE BETTIS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-28CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE RED STAR SERVICE BANNER AND THE RED STAR FOUNDATION

RECOGNIZING THE RED STAR SERVICE BANNER AND THE RED STAR FOUNDATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E74-E75] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT

WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05BipartisanTaxesEnvironment
CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF BESSEMER, MICHIGAN, FOR RECEIVING REDEVELOPMENT READY COMMUNITIES CERTIFICATION FROM THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT…

CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF BESSEMER, MICHIGAN, FOR RECEIVING REDEVELOPMENT READY COMMUNITIES CERTIFICATION FROM THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]…

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