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 »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Mast (R-FL) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen key protections for fisheries and promote responsible management of forage fish. The Forage Fish Conservation Act improves protections for forage fish – including herring and shad – that support marine ecosystems as well as other recreationally and commercially important species such a... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the Department of Commerce’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific pieces of hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to the People’s Republic of China or Russia. “As our vehicles become smarter, safer, ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on two reported incidents in Ann Arbor. “Over the weekend there were two more reported incidents of assault against individuals potentially because of their faith or religion. As a community we must support law enforcement in investigating the facts and holding all perpetrators accountable. Violence, hateful language, or threats... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement condemning the National Review cartoon depicting Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12). “This cartoon is vile, Islamophobic, racist, hateful, and unequivocally false. At a time when we must be combating all forms of hatred and xenophobia, this inflammatory depiction does the opposite. Though the harm already done cannot be reverse... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced Cabot Corporation will receive $50 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) to build the first commercial-scale facility in the U.S. to produce critical components for lithium-ion batteries in Van Buren Township. The grant was awarded under the DOE’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturi... Read More »
Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), introduced the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to establish provisions that promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and stalking. The 2024 SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims to... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant to the city of Ann Arbor to develop a climate resiliency plan. Ann Arbor will partner with community-based organizations, including the Community Action Network at Green Baxter Court and the Peace Neighborhood Center, to create... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposed plan to pass a six-month continuing resolution (CR) to postpone fully funding the government for FY25. “Speaker Mike Johnson is correct that we must immediately responsibly fund the federal government and ensure the security of our elections. The problem is that the bill he plans to vote on tod... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today introduced a bill to expand dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the VA, and grow the dental workforce to increase access to care in underserved areas. The Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 would make dental care an essential benefit under the Affordable Care Act, increase reimbursement rates for dental procedu... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. “30 years ago, Congress recognized the responsibility to protect survivors of domestic and sexual violence and passed the Violence Against Women Act. Two years ago, we reauthorized and modernized these critical, lifesaving protections to strengthen existing gender-... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today shared the response from DTE Electric to her August 21 letter requesting an update on the status of the ongoing demolition of the Trenton Channel Power Plant. “As you know, DTE has been an active community partner in Trenton for over 100 years. With the retirement of our Trenton Channel coal plant in 2022, we’ve engaged local officials and community leade... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) today led 12 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach requesting an update on the implementation of their final rule to address the proliferation of ghost guns, issued in April 2022. “We applaud the Biden Administrati... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and August Pfluger (TX-11) this week introduced the PROTOCOL Act, which improves the mapping process for broadband funding and enhances interagency coordination when awarding broadband funding grants. There are currently more than 130 federal broadband programs across 15 different agencies with little coordination on the billions of dollars being spent. This ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today shared the response from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to her August 19 letter regarding the transport of toxic waste from the Manhattan Project to Wayne Disposal, Inc. “The Army has no greater priority than the protection of public health, safety, and the environment. The identification of the Facility as a properly permitted facility to accept lo... Read More »
