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Dingell Applauds EPA Final PFAS Drinking Water Standard

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in support of the EPA’s action to establish the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).   “In Michigan we know all too well the urgent, growing public health and environmental threat PFAS poses. This national drinking water standard, which I have long fought…

Dingell, Tlaib, Carson Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and André Carson (IN-07) this week introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering solidarity and support to all Muslims for a reflective observance.   “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, this is a time for us all to remember the importance of…

Dingell Urges Administration to Protect U.S. from Chinese Auto Exports

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today led eight members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging them to take action to address the danger posed by the expansion of Chinese automotive exports threatening the vitality of the U.S. automotive sector.   “The influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles…

Dingell, Van Hollen, Markey Join Administration in Announcing Funding Launch of the National Climate Bank Network, Providing $20 Billion to Spur Clean Energy Projects Nationwide

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Today, Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06), along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) joined the Biden-Harris Administration in announcing the funding launch of the national climate bank network created through the lawmakers’ Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Today’s announcement of $20 billion from the National Clean Investment Fund and the Clean…

Dingell Hosts Roundtable to Highlight Impact and Importance of WIC Funding

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) hosted a roundtable conversation with Food Gatherers, state and county officials, WIC recipients, and others to discuss the importance and impact of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Michigan and across the country.    WIC, which has consistently received bipartisan support, faced a $1…

Dingell Statement on EPA Final Vehicle Emissions Standards

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on the EPA’s announcement of its final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond.  "My priority will always be to protect American jobs and our environment, keep the United States at the forefront of automotive…

Dingell Announces $7.4 Million in NSF Grants for the University of Michigan

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will receive $7,469,137 in grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects including molecular and cellular bioscience, computing and communication foundations, behavioral and cognitive science, and more. $1,794,617 of this funding will be dedicated to atmospheric and…

Dingell, Wild, Kiggans Introduce Resolution Recognizing Health Workforce Well-Being Day

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Jen Kiggans (VA-03), are introducing a resolution designating March 18, 2024, as the inaugural ‘‘Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness.” The resolution recognizes the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States that has been exacerbated in recent years, and the increased risk for…

Dingell Announces $50 Million for Clean Hydrogen Facility in Plymouth

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that Nel Hydrogen will receive $50 million from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrogen Fuel Technologies Office to support the development of a new clean hydrogen facility in Plymouth. This funding is part of a $750 million investment in 52 projects across 24 states to dramatically reduce the cost of clean hydrogen and reinforce…

Dingell, Tokuda, Salinas Introduce Resolution Condemning Sexual Violence

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Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), on Friday - International Women's Day - introduced a Resolution condemning sexual violence against all women across the globe, especially in times of conflict and as a weapon of war.    “Sexual violence against women and girls is widespread and devastating, and we are seeing accounts of…

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