Today, the Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force co-chairs Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced a resolution establishing April as Care Workers Recognition Month to honor the roles and contributions of care workers.
“Caregiving is a core part of our economy,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “But we have a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $45,271,629 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… Read more »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is pressing the Trump Administration for answers for Michiganders following a series of United States Postal Service (USPS) delivery disruptions in Southeast Michigan. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Congresswoman Dingell demanded an explanation for the mail delays and disruptions affecting delivery of time-sensitive bills,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States.
“Arab Americans are part of the fabric of our country and are integral to our communities in Southeast Michigan and across… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce delays in care, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen coordination between hospitals by requiring real-time reporting of intensive care unit (ICU) bed availability.
The Improving Care Utilization Through Bed Exchange and Data Sharing Act of 2026, or ICU Bed Act… Read more »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside U.S. Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), introduced legislation to expand Medicare coverage for remote patient monitoring services furnished by nephrologists to individuals with end stage renal disease receiving home dialysis. The bipartisan legislation is… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) introduced the Water Access and Affordability Act to establish the first-ever permanent, federal low-income water affordability program in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“Access to clean water is a basic human right, but too many families struggle to cover the cost of their… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Lisa McClain (R-MI-09) led the introduction of a bipartisan resolution honoring the University of Michigan men’s basketball team for their victory in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament. On Monday, April 6, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies to claim their first NCAA basketball title since 1989. The… Read more »
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on her successful efforts securing $31.7 million in federal grant funding for the Ypsilanti-based manufacturer LuxWall after the Trump Administration sought to revoke the funding:
“When I heard this administration was trying to revoke federal funding for Michigan manufacturing, I knew I had to act.… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) raised concerns about recent guidance changes from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could undermine press freedom and free speech. In a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Congresswomen Dingell and Matsui warned that the new interpretation of federal guidance could create uncertainty for… Read more »
