Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) todayintroduced the Half-Century Update for Water Access and Affordability Act (H2O UP Act) to establish the first-ever permanent, federal low-income water affordability program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Safe, affordable water is a basic human right, but we know too many families struggle to cover the cost o... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement condemning Nazi demonstrations in Howell and Fowlerville, Michigan, and the antisemitic attacks and continued violence in Amsterdam. “I strongly condemn and am horrified by the recent display of Nazi flags in Howell and Fowlerville outside a production of 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' as well as the antisemitic attacks toward... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced more than $9.7 million in federal funding for three different projects in Ann Arbor. These funds from the Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will go to Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America and University of Michigan for research to extend electric vehicle (EV) battery life and reduce waste, st... Read More »
Dear Friend, October is always one of my favorite months of the year, but I must say this one is complicated. The leaves are turning, the colors so very vibrant but the weather is warmer than usual and I didn’t turn the heat on until this past week when it got into the 30s at night. I really haven’t worn a coat yet which is almost unheard of, I can actually remember snowflakes at October events. ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to grant a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Lebanon for 18 months. Dingell has repeatedly called for TPS for Lebanon, most recently in July with a letter to the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security. “Michigan is home to many Lebanese ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo thanking the Department for its efforts to address the risks posed by connected vehicle technology from China and Russia, and urging the Department to finalize its rule prohibiting the sale and import of these vehicles without delay and provide a briefing to the relevant Congressional caucuse... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today introduced the Urban Bird Treaty Act to establish a federal grant to support conservation of birds and habitats in urban areas. The introduction comes a day ahead of World Migratory Bird Day. “Birds play an important role in our ecosystems and our everyday lives, and we all have an opportunity and a responsibility to make our communities safer places for ... Read More »
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Taskforce Co-Chairs Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) reintroduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of gun violence, misogyny, and violence against women. “People with a history of domestic violence shouldn’t have access to guns – period. The evidence is clear and convincing that the presence of a firearm in... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chair of the Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate October 6 through October 12, 2024, as Latex Allergy Awareness Week. “Widespread exposure to products containing latex in homes, stores, schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings have caused incidences of latex allergies to rise. Exposure to latex can be life-threa... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today applauded the Biden Administration’s final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). “Clean and safe drinking water is a basic human right, and the science is clear – no amount of lead in drinking water is safe. There are millions of people across the country that don’t even know if they are drinking lead, and I’ve had parents come up to me with tears in ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Friday sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the administration to take action to ensure health care providers have access to necessary medical supplies to prevent a shortage of intravenous (IV) fluid. “I am thankful for the coordination of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the Administration fo... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today shared a letter from the United States Postal Service (USPS) announcing the Salem Post Office will remain open. “In this case, postal officials studied the Salem CPO for possible discontinuance and initially decided to terminate the CPO contract,” USPS writes. “However, after a more thorough review of the CPO contract, required changes to postal operation... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation that makes reforms and improvements to dam and hydropower safety operations and oversight in the United States. The National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act would enhance dam and hydropower safety operation requirements nationwide and aims to modernize existing infrastructure throug... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to swiftly arrange evacuation flights for American citizens and their immediate family members currently in Lebanon. “There is only one commercial airline carrier currently available for Americans to depart Lebanon, resulting in both a lack of available seats and affordability.... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced the bipartisan Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act, which would prohibit intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – hazardous forever chemicals – in food packaging. PFAS is often talked about in relation to contaminating ground water and the environment, but these harmful substances are ... Read More »
