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Bergman, Jack

Republican · MI · U.S. Representative, Michigan District 1

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Jack Bergman is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Michigan District 1. His official House biography says he represents the First District of Michigan, served 40 years in uniform, reached the rank of lieutenant general in the Marine Corps, owned small businesses, and worked as a commercial airline pilot.

Campaign Finance Information — Representative in Congress District 1

Campaign Finance Information · Representative in Congress District 1 · August 4, 2026

Data last updated July 24, 2026

Raised
$1,877,392
Spent
$1,138,391
Cash on hand
$849,951
Debts
$0

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • RETIRED$1,054,119
  • NULL$702,051
  • INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$240,313
  • CEO$156,269
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  • HOMEMAKER$63,715

Source: FEC · 2026 cycle · fec.gov

Track record

Environment and Public Health

· 2 records
  • On March 3, 2026, Jack Bergman and Kim Schrier introduced the RNGR Support Act of 2026 to formalize a federal program supporting forest health, nursery capacity, and wildfire resilience.

    March 3, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 14, 2026

  • Offered a House amendment preserving the existing ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes; the amendment was adopted by voice vote.

    March 21, 2024For

    Source: congress.gov · researched July 25, 2026

Anti-Corruption

· 1 record
  • Jack Bergman voted for a House resolution condemning fraud against federal programs and affirming that taxpayer dollars should be verified and protected before spending.

    June 11, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Government Efficiency

· 1 record
  • Jack Bergman voted for a House resolution condemning fraud against federal programs and affirming that taxpayer dollars should be verified and protected before spending.

    June 11, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Healthcare Affordability

· 3 records
  • On May 6, 2026, Jack Bergman and Lou Correa led a bipartisan letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging review of rapid-acting mental-health therapies for serious mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder.

    May 6, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 14, 2026

  • On March 9, 2026, Jack Bergman and bipartisan colleagues introduced the Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans Act to review federal mental-health programs for veterans and transitioning servicemembers.

    March 9, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 14, 2026

  • Led the bipartisan IMPROVE Act provisions included in the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which became law and created grants for community-based veteran suicide-prevention services.

    October 17, 2020For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

Social Programs and Welfare

· 1 record
  • Jack Bergman and colleagues introduced the GRACE for Military Survivors Act to extend the time period for military surviving family members to make survivor-benefit financial decisions.

    June 29, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 6, 2026

National Defense

· 4 records
  • Jack Bergman and colleagues introduced the GRACE for Military Survivors Act to extend the time period for military surviving family members to make survivor-benefit financial decisions.

    June 29, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 6, 2026

  • On June 27, 2026, Jack Bergman reported Senate introduction of the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act to consolidate and streamline National Guard duty-status rules.

    June 27, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 14, 2026

  • Jack Bergman, as Readiness Subcommittee chair, delivered remarks calling for rebuilding U.S. military readiness and maintaining the force already owned.

    April 17, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 6, 2026

  • Led the House companion to the CADETS Act, which became law and expanded maritime-academy student incentive payments to participants older than 25 who commit to Navy Reserve and strategic-sealift service.

    June 30, 2023For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

Personal Income Tax Reduction

· 2 records
  • Introduced the Essential Worker Tax Parity Act to provide a $10,200 federal tax exclusion to Americans earning under $150,000 who filed 2020 taxes.

    April 15, 2021For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

  • Voted for final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

    December 20, 2017For

    Source: clerk.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

Public Infrastructure

· 2 records
  • On July 7, 2026, Jack Bergman shared the federal disaster-assistance announcement for Michigan communities affected by April storms, tornadoes, and flooding.

    July 7, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 14, 2026

  • Jack Bergman introduced the PLOW Storms Act to help snowplow operators and road commissions keep critical winter response vehicles operational during severe winter weather.

    May 13, 2026For

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 6, 2026

General

· 7 records
  • Received the MI Corn PAC endorsement in the 2026 Republican primary for Michigan's First Congressional District.

    June 18, 2026

    Source: micorn.org · researched July 25, 2026

  • Endorsed Beau LaFave for Michigan Senate District 38, after which State Sen. Ed McBroom and State Reps. Greg Markkanen and Karl Bohnak rescinded their endorsements of Bergman.

    February 17, 2026

    Source: 9and10news.com · researched July 25, 2026

  • Was named chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness for the 119th Congress.

    January 17, 2025

    Source: armedservices.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

  • Received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsement for reelection in Michigan's First Congressional District.

    October 17, 2024

    Source: uschamber.com · researched July 25, 2026

  • Was selected as chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations for the 118th Congress.

    February 1, 2023

    Source: armedservices.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

  • Sponsored the law naming the Gaylord VA clinic for Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews after securing bipartisan and bicameral support.

    February 23, 2022

    Source: bergman.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

  • Voted to sustain a House objection to electoral votes cast in the 2020 presidential election.

    January 7, 2021

    Source: clerk.house.gov · researched July 25, 2026

Integrity and Ethics

· 1 record
  • Became the subject of a House Ethics Committee complaint filed by two constituents seeking an investigation into staff-pay and disclosure arrangements involving his top aides' outside political consulting firm; his chief of staff said he complied with House rules.

    May 12, 2026

    Source: aol.com · researched July 25, 2026

Elections

Profile last researched July 6, 2026.