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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

Representing the 12th District of Michigan

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Dingell Statement on Fast Track Trade Authority

June 18, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation to grant President Obama Fast Track Authority for trade deals.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Auto Industry

Dingell Offers Motion to Recommit to Improve Airport Security, Cyber Security

June 16, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) offered a Motion to Recommit to H.R. 2596, the Intelligence Authorization Act. Dingell’s motion would improve airport security and help protect American citizens from cyberattacks by improving information sharing between intelligence and security agencies.

Dingell Applauds House Vote to Slow Down Fast Track

June 12, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the House voted against a flawed trade package that would have granted President Obama Fast Track Trade Authority, but failed to protect American workers.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

On House Floor, Dingell Blasts Closed Process for Fast Track Vote

June 11, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to stand up for American jobs and protect the right of Congress to debate and offer amendments to major legislation. The rule to provide for consideration of the Fast Track bill narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the House this afternoon by a vote of 217-212.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Auto Industry

Dingell, Edwards to Propose Amendment Requiring Congressional Approval for China to Join Trade Agreement

June 10, 2015 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the full U.S. House of Representatives prepares to consider legislation to grant President Obama Fast Track authority for trade agreements, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Donna Edwards (MD-4) are proposing an amendment to require congressional approval for China or any other country to join future trade agreements. Last week, President Obama indicated that China is “putting out feelers” about joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Dingell Participates in First Lady Sue Snyder’s “Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault” Summit

June 8, 2015 Press Release
Lansing, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked Sue Synder, the First Lady of Michigan, for including her in today's “Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault” Summit, which was hosted by the First Lady and co-hosted by State Senators Tonya Schuitmaker (Lawton) and Rebekah Warren (Ann Arbor), and Representatives Laura Cox (Livonia) and Marilyn Lane (Fraser).
Issues:
Education

Dingell, Local Workers Speak Out Against Fast Track Trade Plan

June 5, 2015 Press Release

 

Dearborn, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was joined by local workers and labor leaders to speak out against Trade Promotion Authority, or Fast Track, a plan that would allow future trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, to be rushed through Congress with little transparency or debate, and without any ability to make changes. 

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Auto Industry

Dingell Introduces Amendment to Preserve Transparency & Accountability in Fisheries Management Decisions

June 1, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced an amendment to H.R. 1335, legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The amendment would stop efforts to undermine the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and preserve transparency and accountability in fisheries management decisions.

Issues:
Great Lakes and the Environment

Dingell Comments on Need for Transportation Solutions at State and Federal Level

May 29, 2015 Press Release

Mackinac Island – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today commented on the need for transportation solutions at the state and federal level following a panel discussion at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Dingell Marks Older Americans Month with Release of Long-term Care Guidebook

May 28, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today marked Older Americans Month by releasing a Long-term Care Guidebook, a comprehensive resource guide for those requiring or providing care in Southeast Michigan.

Issues:
Health Care, Seniors

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