John Bergman
Sourced recordU.S. House - MI District 01 · Congressional District 1
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Profile Snapshot
John Warren Bergman is an American politician and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 1st congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
0 of 10 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
22/23 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 22 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJohn Bergman is a candidate for U.S. House - MI District 01profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $2,016,388.02 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Michigan Republicans: Canada's Apologies Won't Clear Michigan's Skies - U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Beyond the Ballot Ep 37: Rep. Jack Bergman details bid for re-election as 1st Congressional District Rep - Upper Michigan's Source
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-03-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2026-05-14: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
2026-02-25: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2026-05-14: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
2026-06-30: Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Public Statements
All Articles Opinion Pieces Press Releases July 7, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 10-21, 2026. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse,… Read more » Bergma
/time> | Posted in Press Releases FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 10-21, 2026. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse,… Bergman, Thompson, Steube, Vargas Introduce Bill to Extend Benefits
s, tornadoes and flooding from April 10-21, 2026. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse,… Read more » June 29, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Juan Vargas (CA-52), introduced the GRACE (Granting Rollover Access and Contribution Extensions) for Military Survivors Act, l
26 | Posted in Press Releases Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Juan Vargas (CA-52), introduced the GRACE (Granting Rollover Access and Contribution Extensions) for Military Survivors Act, legislation that extends the time period in which surviving family members of a Military servicemember can make important financial decisions about their survivor benefits. "When a… Bergman Duty Status Legislation Gains Momentum with Senate Introduction June 27
d Contribution Extensions) for Military Survivors Act, legislation that extends the time period in which surviving family members of a Military servicemember can make important financial decisions about their survivor benefits. "When a… Read more » June 27, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Last week, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) - a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - introduced th
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