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Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced the bipartisan Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act, which would prohibit intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – hazardous forever chemicals – in food packaging.  PFAS is often talked about in relation to contaminating ground water and the environment, but these harmful… Read more »

Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Mast (R-FL) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen key protections for fisheries and promote responsible management of forage fish. The Forage Fish Conservation Act improves protections for forage fish – including herring and shad – that support marine ecosystems as well as other recreationally and commercially important… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the Department of Commerce’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific pieces of hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to the People’s Republic of China or Russia. “As our vehicles… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on two reported incidents in Ann Arbor.   “Over the weekend there were two more reported incidents of assault against individuals potentially because of their faith or religion. As a community we must support law enforcement in investigating the facts and holding all perpetrators accountable. Violence, hateful… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement condemning the National Review cartoon depicting Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12). “This cartoon is vile, Islamophobic, racist, hateful, and unequivocally false. At a time when we must be combating all forms of hatred and xenophobia, this inflammatory depiction does the opposite. Though the harm already done cannot… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced Cabot Corporation will receive $50 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) to build the first commercial-scale facility in the U.S. to produce critical components for lithium-ion batteries in Van Buren Township. The grant was awarded under the DOE’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery… Read more »

Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), along with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), introduced the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to establish provisions that promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and stalking.  The 2024 SAFE for… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant to the city of Ann Arbor to develop a climate resiliency plan. Ann Arbor will partner with community-based organizations, including the Community Action Network at Green Baxter Court and the Peace Neighborhood Center,… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposed plan to pass a six-month continuing resolution (CR) to postpone fully funding the government for FY25. “Speaker Mike Johnson is correct that we must immediately responsibly fund the federal government and ensure the security of our elections. The problem is that the bill he plans to… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today introduced a bill to expand dental coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the VA, and grow the dental workforce to increase access to care in underserved areas. The Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 would make dental care an essential benefit under the Affordable Care Act, increase reimbursement rates… Read more »