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Dingell Applauds New TPS Designation for Lebanon

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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 ...

Dingell Commends Department of Commerce Action on Foreign Connected Vehicle Technology, Requests Congressional Briefing and Prompt Final Rule

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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...

Dingell Introduces Urban Bird Treaty Act

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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 ...

Dingell, Moore Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection Between Gun Violence, Misogyny, and Violence Against Women

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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...

Dingell Recognizes Latex Allergy Awareness Week

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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...

Dingell Applauds Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

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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 ...

Dingell Urges HHS to Strengthen IV Supply Chain to Prevent Shortages

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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...

Dingell Shares USPS Update, Salem Post Office to Remain Open

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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...

Dingell, Moolenaar Reintroduce Bipartisan National Dam and Hydropower Safety Legislation

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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...

Dingell Calls on State Department to Evacuate Americans from Lebanon

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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....

Dingell, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban PFAS in Food Containers

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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 ...

Dingell, Mast Reintroduce Bipartisan Forage Fish Conservation Act to Protect Marine Ecosystem and Fishing Economy

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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...

Dingell Announces $1.9 Million for Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory in Ann Arbor

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor received $1,900,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) efforts to investigate the Great Lakes’ impact on climate and weather. “The Ann Arbor Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory is conducting critical resear...

Dingell Statement on Commerce Proposed Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles

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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, ...

Dingell Statement on Violent Incidents in Ann Arbor

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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...

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