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 »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) today joined District Victim Service Providers (VSPs) to highlight the impacts the Trump Administration’s sweeping federal funding cuts have had on these organizations. Organizations in attendance include Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV), First Step, SafeHouse, Avalon Healing Center, and ACCESS. In Janu... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), co-chairs of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Tim Walberg (MI-05), member of the Great Lakes Task Force, today reintroduced the Great Lakes Mass Marking Act. This legislation would mass mark all hatchery-produced fish. Currently, the United States tags only 9 to 11 million of the 21 million fish stocked each year. By marking all ha... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06), U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and AFGE District 7 National Vice President Jason Anderson held a listening session with local labor leaders to discuss how they have been impacted by recent federal firings and what roles and services are threatened. “The men and women who have been laid off are the same people who keep our everyday lives runn... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement in response to the White House's announcement of a one-month exemption on tariffs for U.S. automakers importing from Mexico and Canada. “This delay is a positive step to give our auto industry more time to talk these issues through and to have important discussions with all stakeholders involved. As I've said, tariffs are ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the White House announcement of 25% across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico. “We need to advance trade policies that strengthen our economy and manufacturing and support the auto industry. As I’ve said before, tariffs are a tool in the toolbox, but they must be strategic and actually benefit working people and pro... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today celebrated Paczki Day, a Polish tradition before the fasting of Lent, by delivering the traditional Polish donuts to friends in the press and community across Michigan’s 6th District. Delivering paczki in celebration of this day is a Dingell family tradition started by John Dingell many years ago when he served in Congress. “Rituals and traditions in our ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), co-chair of the Congressional 5G and Beyond Caucus, today reintroduced the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025 with U.S. Representatives Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07), Tim Walberg (MI-05) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09). This bipartisan bill will bolster America's leadership in the development of wireless standards by bringing key leaders and stakeholders ... Read More »
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 Congressional updates relevant to Washtenaw County, including the impact of recent government actions on federal spending, research, health care, small businesses, nonprofits, the environment, the VA and more. Watch Rep. Dingell’s full rem... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the firing of researchers and experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): “We have witnessed unprecedented disasters due to weather events in recent years, devastating communities across America. These events underscore the critical need to support, not slash, the hard-working employees at the... Read More »
Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), co-chairs of the Great Lakes Task Force, today sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deputy Under Secretary for Operations Nancy Hann, expressing concerns and requesting answers about the Trump Administration’s firing of researchers and experts. “This letter is to express our serious concerns with th... Read More »
