WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the Senate voted in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump:
“We are a divided nation, but we can never be divided on the rule of law. President Trump and his Administration took actions that an Inspector General found to be a credible, urgent threat to our national security. The… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) applauded the House of Representatives for passing increased funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). As Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, Dingell worked to increase the funding which works to protect, restore, and maintain the Great Lakes eco-system.
“The Great Lakes are not only a natural resource, but… Read more »
WASHINGON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a resolution honoring February 4, 2020 as National Cancer Prevention Day. Dingell serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus, which aims to educate policymakers about best practices for cancer prevention.
The resolution recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and the importance of… Read more »
WASHINGON, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered the Democratic Response:
“I am worried about the State of our Union. We have to find ways to come together for the working men and women of this country to lower cost of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pressed US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar for details about the quarantine process that the Administration announced for all travelers arriving from China. Secretary Azar chairs the Trump Administration’s Coronavirus Task Force, which recently announced new policies to combat the coronavirus.
“On January 31, the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pressed leading social media companies to take steps to stop the spread of misinformation as it relates to the Coronavirus. Dingell asked questions of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
“During a global health emergency, it is vital to the public interest that individuals have access to timely and accurate information. As… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reveled plans to slash the funding states receive to administer the Medicaid program, thereby cutting benefits and further limiting access to the program:
“Turning Medicaid into a block grant does nothing to reduce healthcare costs, expand… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and House Democrats released major upgrades and investments to rebuild our nation’s infrastructure, create good paying jobs, and address the climate crisis.
The Moving Forward Infrastructure framework is estimated to create 10 million jobs by investing $760 billion over five years for infrastructure updates and rebuilding. The… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee’s health subcommittee held a hearing on Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's (D-MI) legislation to ban the use of toxic perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) in food containers and cookware.
“PFAS are toxic, forever chemicals that are everywhere – including food containers and non-stick cookware and countless other everyday products,” said… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell issued the following statement after Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her State of the State address:
“The challenges in our state remain, but under the leadership of Governor Whitmer we have the grit and determination to take action. Her State of the State speech recognized the challenges of providing strong, equitable education and… Read more »
