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Dingell, Raskin Press Administration for Answers on DNA Collection Practices After Threatening Canadian National Seeking Lawful Entry into Michigan

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Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, pressed the Trump Administration for answers following the detaining of a Canadian national and subjecting him to an unnecessary DNA collection under threat of criminal charges carrying one year in prison. The Canadian national, 68-year-old retired nuclear health physic...

Dingell, Tlaib, Carson Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr

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Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), and André Carson (D-IN-07) introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan. The Representatives extended their hope for peace and prosperity to Muslim communities celebrating, as well as their hopes for renewed unity and compassion amid this season of refle...

Dingell, McGovern Introduce Legislation Supporting Americans Fleeing Other Countries Amid Crises

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Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) introduced legislation to protect American citizens evacuating foreign countries during a crisis. The Leave No Americans Behind Act would end the practice of charging fees from Americans evacuating foreign countries in times of crisis. “We have a responsibility to get Americans out of harm’s way, no questions asked, an...

Dingell Delivers State of the District in Ann Arbor

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today delivered her annual State of the District Address to the A2Y Regional Chamber. In her remarks, Rep. Dingell provided updates on legislative successes from the previous year and addressed current issues including religious hate, ICE, the state of healthcare, the situation in Iran, and provided an update on the Gelman Plume. Key excerpts as prepared On Rel...

Dingell Statement on Listing of Gelman Sciences Inc. Site to the EPA Superfund National Priorities List

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to add the Gelman Sciences Inc. site in Washtenaw County to the Superfund National Priorities List. “Today’s decision to place the Gelman Sciences Inc. site on the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor community and ...

Dingell Statement on Firing of DHS Secretary Noem

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement regarding the firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “President Trump’s announcement today that he plans to replace Secretary Kristi Noem by the end of the month is long overdue. For months, I’ve called on the administration to remove her from her posi...

Dingell Delivers State of the District Downriver

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today delivered her annual State of the District Address to the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. In her remarks, Rep. Dingell addressed the situation in Iran. Key excerpts as prepared "Let me begin with what happened over the weekend. We should all be concerned. The events of the weekend raise serious and urgent questions about what comes next. The Ameri...

Dingell, Walberg Lead Delegation to Honor Michigan’s 2026 Winter Olympians

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Tim Walberg (MI-05), Deans of the Michigan congressional delegation, today led their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring the Michigan athletes who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. “Michigan is incredibly proud of these outstanding athletes who have represented our state and our nation with determination, discipline, an...

Dingell Statement on SCOTUS Rejection of Trump Tariffs

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States ruling to strike down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching, global tariffs. “The conservative Supreme Court’s decision today striking down President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs underscores what I've been saying, that trade policy cannot be chaotic. Tariffs are a tool in the to...

Dingell, Moore Express Concern Over Pausing Funding Over Domestic Violence and Rape Prevention

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Gwen Moore (D-WI), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to express serious concerns about potential pauses for the only federal funds dedicated to the primary prevention of domestic and sexual based violence – Centers for Disease Control and Preven...

Dingell Secures more than $14.5 Million for Michigan's 6th District in FY26 Government Funding Bills

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the FY2026 government appropriations packages passed by the House include $14,533,000 for community projects in Michigan’s 6th district. This funding will go directly to 15 projects that improve local water treatment facilities and infrastructure, repair and upgrade roadways and sidewalks, develop and improve public spaces, and more. “Our l...

Dingell Statement on Republican Bill to Disenfranchise Voters

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on her ‘no’ vote on the Republican SAVE America Act, which would disenfranchise millions of American voters. “Republicans’ SAVE America Act does not make our elections safer — instead, it will block millions of eligible Americans from registering to vote. This bill would lead to voter suppression, making it more difficult ...

Dingell Leads Anti-Corruption Bill to Prevent Trump from Blocking Gordie Howe Bridge

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) today introduced a bill to prohibit the Trump Administration or any federal agency from interfering in the opening and operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The New York Times reported that Detroit billionaire Matthew...

Dingell Requests Answers on Firings at the Department of Commerce

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick demanding transparency about national security impacts following recent firings at the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), particularly within the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS). “Recent public reporting indicates ...

Dingell, Chu, Brownley Lead Colleagues in Challenging ICE’s Treatment of Individuals with Disabilities

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Co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) today led 20 of their House colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in response to recent reports concerning the treatment of individuals with disabilities who have interacted with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Indi...

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