Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, today released the following statement condemning Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending the collective bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of federal employees. “This is a blatant attack on workers’ rights and organized labor everywhere. Federal employees work as firefighters, nurses, doctors, law enf... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and André Carson (IN-07) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering solidarity and support to all Muslims for a reflective observance. “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, this is a time for us all to remember the importance of compassion, justice, and... Read More »
DETROIT FREE PRESS: Debbie Dingell: DOGE EV charger shutoff plan wastes taxpayer dollars | Opinion President Donald Trump and Elon Musk claim their “Department of Government Efficiency” is saving taxpayer dollars by running the government more like a business. It may sound good, but right from the start, they are making moves almost every business owner would reject without a second thought. At th... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. requesting the Secretary commit to protecting long-term care and support services for seniors. “By the year 2050, nearly 20 percent of the United States population will be 65 or older, compared to 15 percent today,” Dingell writes. “As the nation ages, experts are also contemp... Read More »
Dear Friend, It’s been a little longer since I sent the last newsletter, because it has been so busy. Mornings are very early, days are very late, and the people I represent want to talk, they want action (different people want different kinds of action), there is anxiety, concern, unease, anger, demands, agitation, and quite frankly many different perspectives with a wide range of emotions, and ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts with the opportunity for exceptions for USMCA-compliant parts and vehicles. “Today’s announcement appears to be a step toward on-shoring supply chains and bringing manufacturing back to our country. Tariffs, when applied str... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) today reintroduced a bipartisan bill to authorize the National Mall as the location for the memorial honoring the women who worked on the home front during World War II. The World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act is the next legislative step needed after Congress passed bipartisan legislation in 2022 authorizing the establishment of... Read More »
MLIVE: Whitmer, Dingell Sound Alarm About Potential Medicaid Cuts, What it Means for Michigan Potential cuts to Medicaid could have devastating impacts on Michiganders. That was the message at a roundtable discussion Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell hosted with pediatric health leaders and health care providers at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, March... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) today led a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the Department of Commerce to prohibit the import of products containing Chinese-origin or Chinese-linked polysilicon, or otherwise impose a prohibitively high tariff on these products, in the interest of protecting American semiconductor production. “As you know... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) today introduced the bipartisan Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act, legislation that would establish a process for survivors of domestic violence to request the termination or disabling of connected vehicle services that could be misused by an abuser. Perpetrators of domestic violence often use methods of surveillance and c... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the news of the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. “Congressman Raúl Grijalva was a strong and fierce advocate for our lands, waters, wildlife, and making our country a cleaner, safer, better place for all Americans. We worked closely together for many years on Natural Resources on many important issues, and I will always ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on her ‘no’ vote on the Republican Continuing Resolution. “Passing a full-year continuing resolution instead of real appropriations bills is a failure for the American people and provides a blank check for this Administration to continue dismantling the programs and services people depend on every day. This continuing reso... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) today reintroduced the bipartisan Veterans Patient Advocacy Act, which would require the VA to ensure veterans in rural areas have reliable access to patient advocates to receive better care. Patient advocates assist veterans with paperwork, services, and appeals related to their care. “America’s veterans rely on the VA for access to ... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced the Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act to allow states to make unemployment benefits available to unpaid federal workers and servicemembers who, despite the government shutdown, would continue to show up to work without receiving a paycheck. The government runs out of funding on Friday, March 14, 2025. Curren... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), authors of the National Climate Bank Act, released the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed Saturday by Climate United against Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Citibank for withholding funds from the National Clea... Read More »
