Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $83,461,342 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including mental health, cancer, cardiovascular, biomedical training, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman Ding... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bill to improve the financial security of people with disabilities by updating and modernizing savings limits for Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, helping individuals build financial security without risking access to critical benefits, which is important as individuals with disabilities and their families face exacerbate... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan: “Today I join so many Americans in mourning the loss of Alan Greenspan, a man whose intellect, strength, and deep love for this country shaped generations of economic leadership. During his years as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, he guided the nat... Read More »
This week, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced legislation to ensure affordable access to clean water for families across the country. The lawmakers highlighted the need to address rising water costs and prevent service shutoffs that disproportionately affect low-income households. The congresswomen are leading the Water Access Act and Water Access ... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced the Water Access Act, legislation that would direct $500 million to the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to help low-income families pay for their water and wastewater bills, preventing shutoffs, and ensuring access to safe water. The water assistance program provides critical funding for low... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) introduced the National Fossil Act, bipartisan legislation that would designate the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States. The American mastodon roamed the region during the Ice Age, making Michigan home to the nation'... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is seeking immediate attention and action from state leaders in Michigan to address the health and safety concerns at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. The congresswoman’s effort follows reports that a third woman died in less than a month at the facility. In a new letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Congresswoman Dingell re... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) reintroduced the Defective Firearms Protection Act, a bill that would address safety defects in firearms similarly to any other consumer product by issuing safety warnings and recalls if necessary. Currently, firearms are excluded from the definition of a consumer product, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)from addressing saf... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Chairman of the Select Committee on China, introduced the Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA). This legislation would ensure American investment in adversary biotechnology is subject to the review requirements of the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act. This would apply to biotechno... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) raised concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to permit Chinese connected vehicles to enter the United States, warning that allowing this poses a serious threat to American national security, driver privacy, and the competitiveness of the domestic auto industry. In January 2025, the previous administration finalized rules effecti... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and John Joyce (R-PA-13) introduced a resolution recognizing the first week of June as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Awareness Week. “Hidradenitis Suppurativa affects millions of Americans, causing physical pain and emotional distress,” Congresswoman Dingell said. “We recognize this week as HS Awareness Week to bring renewed attention to the importance... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $67,881,860 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including aging, nursing, neurological disorders, cancer, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman Dingell’s advoca... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on the announced contract agreement between Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM): “Michigan families should never have to worry about losing access to care they rely on. I’m glad Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine reached an agreement that protects in-network access and l... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to immediately release federal funds for First Step Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. In a letter to the agency, Congresswoman Dingell rejected the administration’s claims of the funds as “fraud, waste, and abuse” and emphasized that continued delays have forced shelter closures and reduced lifes... Read More »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) urged the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to address delays in processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback applications, some of which have sat undecided for over a year. In a letter to the department, Congresswoman Dingell highlighted the program’s role in retaining qualified public servants and called for coordinated efforts to ensure ... Read More »
