Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Bob Latta (R-OH) launched the bipartisan Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus. The purpose of this caucus is to educate Members and staff on autonomous vehicle technology that can improve the safety and accessibility of roadways. Representatives Latta and Dingell serve together on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on the House ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore requesting the agency’s involvement in remedying the release and spread of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River last week by Tribar Technologies. “After extensive briefings and conversations with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Department of Health and Human... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement regarding the status of the recent chemical release into the Huron River by Tribar Technologies. “The harmful release and spread of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River over the past week by Tribar Technologies is inexcusable and deeply disturbing. Authorities at every level are working around the clock to ensure the safety of... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive $10,279,947 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct health care research, including cancer treatment, aging, lung disease, and much more. “The University of Michigan continues to lead the nation and the world in groundbreaking health care ... Read More »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the House passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. “I have witnessed firsthand the consequences of the semiconductor chip shortage for my constituents over the last couple of years – shifts have been cut, workers were laid off, plants have been shuttered, and our domestic manufacturing has slowed to a halt. Just last week, Speak... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) applaud the House passage of their Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021, by a vote of 416-12, which would extend through December 31, 2024 critical telehealth policies implemented during the pandemic to make it easier for seniors to access remote care and other emerging health care technologies. “We saw tele... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus (BDC), Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI-02), named Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) a new co-chair of the BDC, alongside Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). The announcement comes on the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Langevin, the first quadriplegic ever elected to Congress, founded the Caucus in 2001 short... Read More »
TAYLOR, Mich. – Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today was joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UAW President Ray Curry at the UAW Region 1A in Taylor to hear from auto industry workers directly about the impact of the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, UAW Region 1A Director Laura Dickerson, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) in introducing the Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act. The bill addresses issues in the apparel manufacturing industry such as the exploitation of essential workers, offshoring, and an aging workforce by implement... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan will receive $13,999,656 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their 2024 American National Election Studies (ANES) project. “At a time when our nation is deeply divided, gaining insight into what is driving us apart has never been more important,” said Dingell. “For ne... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on the status of Senate reconciliation negotiations. “Almost one year ago, labor, environmental advocates, and the auto industry stood together at the White House with the President to announce a historic, ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions across the transportation sector and save our environment... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after voting to pass the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “This year’s NDAA takes significant steps to keep our nation competitive, secure, and strong by investing in our nation’s servicemembers, supporting advancements in innovation and technology, and strengthening critical alliances... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement congratulating Santa Ono on his appointment as the 15th President of the University of Michigan. “By choosing Santa Ono as the 15th President, the Regents of the University of Michigan have chosen a candidate with long experience in higher education and a commitment to students,” said Congresswoman Dinge... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Romania Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Michael R. Turner (R-OH) introduced a resolution celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between the United States and Romania. The resolution celebrates the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania, reaffirms the close bonds between the two countries ba... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced today that the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Arborsense, Evoq Therapeutics, and Altarum Institute will receive $7,812,956 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct cancer, diabetes, clinical, and drug use and addiction research. “Michigan’s 12th Congressional District i... Read More »
