WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai on his proposed rulemaking allowing the 5.9 GHz band – which had been reserved for vehicle communications technology – to also be used for Wi-Fi use.
“Uncertainty about the future of this band has, for years, undercut the auto sector’s ability to make investment… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) voted in favor of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drugs Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation will give Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries and Michiganders with private insurance.
“Too many hardworking men and women… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced legislation establishing a National Climate Bank to publicly finance and stimulate private investment in clean, renewable energy and emissions reduction projects. The National Climate Bank will use public capital to stimulate private investment in a range of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on why she will vote against the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because among other issues it fails to include House-passed amendments by Dingell to address PFAS contamination:
“PFAS is a clear and present threat to Michigan and clean water. I worked very hard to build consensus… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on the tentative trade agreement:
“This isn’t about winners or losers, it’s about doing what is right for American workers. We have a moral responsibility to help our workers. If this new deal levels the playing field, creates jobs, raises wages, brings manufacturing back to this country, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement before a House vote on a resolution reaffirming Congress’ support to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict:
“It is critical that we take serious steps to reiterate the United States’ commitment toward a just, two-state solution to the conflict that allows both Israelis and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Voting Right’s Advancement Act passing the House of Representatives.
“We must always continue moving forward in the fight to make it easier – not harder – for all Americans to exercise their right to vote. It’s no coincidence that since 2013, when the Supreme Court struck down a key provision in… Read more »
MICHIGAN – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Fred Upton (MI-6), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), and Dan Kildee (MI-5) pressed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in opposition to the placement of a national repository for nuclear waste storage anywhere near the Great Lakes, which is currently being considered by the Canadian government.
“We stand in strong opposition to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). Led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), RAWA has broad support of conservation and sportsmen’s leaders. This bipartisan legislation would help promote and enhance our nation’s conservation efforts, and ensure the long-term health of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell – a member of the Health Subcommittee and co-chair of the Medicare for All Caucus – issued the following statement after the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce announced a legislative hearing on “Proposals to Achieve Universal Healthcare Coverage” including Dingell and Jayapal’s Medicare for All… Read more »
