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In order to unleash their full potential, Congressman Bergman believes the federal government should always stand as an ally – and never impose burdensome anti-growth regulations on the men and women who feed America. Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunities Congressman Bergman has been a fierce advocate for pro-agriculture policies, tirelessly having urged swift passage – through speeches, letters, and an Op-Ed in the Detroit News – of the United States - Mexico - Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). With his help, the USMCA is now the law of the land, casting aside the historical unfair playing field for our farmers to ensure they can compete on an international level. With Michigan exporting billions of dollars worth of goods to Canada and Mexico each year, our state’s agriculture industry – such as our dairy farmers who previously struggled to access Canadian markets – have the groundwork to thrive. Here in the Nation’s Cherry Capital, Congressman Bergman has led the continued battle against unfair trade practices, having worked with federal agencies and local industry stakeholders. For example, he led the Michigan congressional delegation in the fight against Turkey’s anti-competitive practice of dumping cheap, government subsidized product into our markets. To further support Michigan’s First District tart cherry industry, Congressman Bergman helped secure more than $60 million in surplus product purchases from USDA and advocated for cherry-specific pest research. Congressman Bergman helped pass the critical H.R. 4996 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Congressman Bergman also helped establish the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and achieved inclusion for cherry and apple growers in this farm-","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"National Security","detail":"As someone who was personally involved in the fight to defend our country from terrorism, Congressman Bergman knows what the military needs to defeat our enemies. He has seen the horrors of war and understands that, under the Constitution, the most important vote a member of Congress can make is whether or not to send our troops into battle. He is fully committed to only support the use of troops when it is absolutely necessary. When the threat requires the deployment of our military, Congressman Bergman will ensure that our troops are trained and equipped to win decisively and return home to their families.","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Education","detail":"Thomas Jefferson once said, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” He was right! The government monopoly on education for a large portion of Americans is a tragedy and should be viewed as the modern civil rights issue of our time. We need to offer education reform that supports more choice in education, from public schooling to home schooling. Everyone in the United States deserves a great education.","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Immigration","detail":"Border security is National Security. We are a welcoming Nation, but we are a Nation of rule of law. While we must continue being generous, we should never allow it for people who intend to do us harm or who violate our immigration laws. It's past time to secure our Southern Border. Congressman Bergman has supported important policies to secure our border and put our Country first. He cosponsored legislation to address the current crisis and some of its root causes, such as H.R.88 - the BUILD WALL Act of 2021 , which would use assets seized from Mexican cartels to build further border security infrastructure. He sponsored H.R. 894 – No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act to revoke the tax exemption for bonds issued by jurisdictions which refuse to comply with immigration enforcement. Congressman Bergman cosponsored H.R.1901 – Fix Immigration Loopholes Act , which would both disincentivize illegal immigration by increasing the integrity of our Nation’s asylum process and also protect children from becoming human trafficking victims by ensuring they are processed efficiently to be quickly and safely returned home and only released to a parent or legal guardian. In 2019, Rep. Bergman supported an additional $1.9 billion for border wall and security funding.","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Act: this legislation would protect a child born alive after surviving an abortion and require healthcare practitioners present to exercise the same care to preserve the life and health of the child a","detail":"Act: this legislation would protect a child born alive after surviving an abortion and require healthcare practitioners present to exercise the same care to preserve the life and health of the child as a non-aborted child who was premature. - The Conscious Protection Act: this legislation would prohibit the federal government and state and local governments that receive federal financial assistance for health-related activities penalizing or discriminating against a health care provider based on the provider's refusal to be involved in, or provide coverage for, abortion. - H.R. 243, the","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":", which would both disincentivize illegal immigration by increasing the integrity of our Nation’s asylum process and also protect children from becoming human trafficking victims by ensuring they are ","detail":", which would both disincentivize illegal immigration by increasing the integrity of our Nation’s asylum process and also protect children from becoming human trafficking victims by ensuring they are processed efficiently to be quickly and safely returned home and only released to a parent or legal guardian. In 2019, Rep. Bergman supported an additional $1.9 billion for border wall and security funding. Protecting Our Natural Resources We live where we do for a reason. This land that we call home is the most beautiful place in all of our nation, and we cannot allow our Natural Resources to","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Lead the charge against the Biden VA’s attempts to pay for elective transgender surgeries with tax-payer dollars through letters and amendments. Co-lead of the bipartisan Congressional Military Transi","detail":"Lead the charge against the Biden VA’s attempts to pay for elective transgender surgeries with tax-payer dollars through letters and amendments. Co-lead of the bipartisan Congressional Military Transition Assistance Pathway (MTAP) Caucus. Passed legislation in the House to designate the Gaylord VA facility in the name of Navy Corspman Steve Andrews (H.R.1281). Protecting Michigan's Agriculture Support for the American Producer From the farmers, ranchers, and growers to the canners, marketers, and so on, Michigan’s First Congressional District is home to a vibrant agricultural community","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” He was right! The government monopoly on education for a large portion of Americans is a tragedy and should be viewed as the modern civil right","detail":"is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” He was right! The government monopoly on education for a large portion of Americans is a tragedy and should be viewed as the modern civil rights issue of our time. We need to offer education reform that supports more choice in education, from public schooling to home schooling. Everyone in the United States deserves a great education. Immigration Border security is National Security. We are a welcoming Nation, but we are a Nation of rule of law. While we must continue being generous, we should never allow it for people who intend to","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"the use of troops when it is absolutely necessary. When the threat requires the deployment of our military, Congressman Bergman will ensure that our troops are trained and equipped to win decisively a","detail":"the use of troops when it is absolutely necessary. When the threat requires the deployment of our military, Congressman Bergman will ensure that our troops are trained and equipped to win decisively and return home to their families. Education Thomas Jefferson once said, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” He was right! The government monopoly on education for a large portion of Americans is a tragedy and should be viewed as the modern civil rights issue of our time. We need to offer education reform that supports more choice in education, from","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"a program that he voted to establish. In 2020, with COVID-19 suddenly increasing the necessity of broadband, Rep. Bergman voted for nearly $3.5 billion in emergency broadband funding for telehealth, m","detail":"a program that he voted to establish. In 2020, with COVID-19 suddenly increasing the necessity of broadband, Rep. Bergman voted for nearly $3.5 billion in emergency broadband funding for telehealth, mapping, and keeping families connected. Congressman Bergman has also been closely involved in more largescale broadband infrastructure programs operated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including the new Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction results in 2021 yielded more than $200 million to build new broadband infrastructure to","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"the USMCA is now the law of the land, casting aside the historical unfair playing field for our farmers to ensure they can compete on an international level. With Michigan exporting billions of dollar","detail":"the USMCA is now the law of the land, casting aside the historical unfair playing field for our farmers to ensure they can compete on an international level. With Michigan exporting billions of dollars worth of goods to Canada and Mexico each year, our state’s agriculture industry – such as our dairy farmers who previously struggled to access Canadian markets – have the groundwork to thrive. Here in the Nation’s Cherry Capital, Congressman Bergman has led the continued battle against unfair trade practices, having worked with federal agencies and local industry stakeholders. For example,","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"is a Member of the Congressional Pro Life Caucus, and has cosponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 18) . This legislation prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for heal","detail":"is a Member of the Congressional Pro Life Caucus, and has cosponsored the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 18) . This legislation prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. Since coming to Congress, Congressman Bergman has also supported the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R.1080) which bans abortions after the 20 th week of pregnancy. This legislation is widely supported throughout the First District and across the country. Congressman Bergman has supported other important pro-life legislation, such as: - The Born","source_url":"https://WWW.BERGMANFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"key rural broadband programs that they benefit from. The programs targeted in this bill are currently by fees on your phone bill, a hidden tax on seniors and working families! H.R.1610 - the Rural Bro","detail":"key rural broadband programs that they benefit from. The programs targeted in this bill are currently by fees on your phone bill, a hidden tax on seniors and working families! H.R.1610 - the Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act is another bill introduced by Jack Bergman, which would require the FCC to expedite and approve broadband funding application that would serve areas with shorter building seasons, such as areas prone to large snowfall. Anybody who has ever built anything in MI-1 knows that even a small delay before a long winter can be costly. H .R.1362 - the BOOST Act. 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