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Jack Bergman's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (MI) - District 1

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Jack Bergman did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Hyde amendment prohibits Federal funds from being used to pay for abortions. Historically, this policy has shared strong bipartisan consensus in the House. I made a promise to my constituents to protect the unborn and to give a voice to those who have no voice. Since coming here to Congress, I have consistently supported pro-life policies. This is a value in the First District of Michigan that is shared across party lines. Yet, this President's budget request forces American taxpayers to fund abortions, a denial of the basic human right to life." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H R 4712 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The first inalienable right described in the Declaration of Independence is the right to life, and the job of Congress is to protect our rights - not take them away. That includes the lives of those yet born." (www.bergmanforcongress.com)
  • "I promise that I will only support the use of troops when it is absolutely necessary. When the threat requires the deployment of our military, I will ensure that our troops are trained and equipped to win decisively and return home to their families." (www.bergmanforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Railways are vital to the First District's economy, and it's important that we bring Michigan's infrastructure into the 21st Century. I appreciate Secretary Chao's interest in investing in northern Michigan's railroads because this federal grant will help Lake State Railway make significant updates that benefit our communities. I'm proud to support these major infrastructure upgrades and will encourage the Administration to continue investing in Michigan priorities," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H R 6617 "Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This legislation takes major steps to support American workers and families during this unprecedented time. It provides increased funding to get our healthcare workers essential supplies and equipment. It also helps small businesses that have been asked to close their doors and sacrifice their livelihoods for everyone's health and safety." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of 9051 "Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 84% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H R 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "If Biden and Dems were serious about fighting Russian aggression they would be fighting to create energy independence. Line 5 transports 540,000 barrels a day. Keystone XL was slated to produce 830,000 barrels a day. We currently import over 595,000 barrels a day from Russia." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Independent Petroleum Association of America
  • "If Biden and Dems were serious about fighting Russian aggression they would be fighting to create energy independence. Line 5 transports 540,000 barrels a day. Keystone XL was slated to produce 830,000 barrels a day. We currently import over 595,000 barrels a day from Russia." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Independent Petroleum Association of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Taxpayer dollars should not benefit the bottom line of corporations actively working to erode our Second Amendment rights. The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act will fight back against “boardroom gun control” and protect our Second Amendment rights." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • While we can continue to be generous, immigration is a privilege, not a right, and we should never allow it for people who intend to do us harm, or who violate our immigration laws and ‘cut in line’ to come here. Therefore, I am opposed to any form of amnesty for those who came here illegally. (www.bergmanforcongress.com)
  • "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." (www.bergmanforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I support free and fair trade because Michigan makes some of the best products in the world. When markets open and we compete on an even playing field, we export more of our goods." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H R 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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