WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation, supported by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), to award the Congressional Gold Medal to “Rosie the Riveter,” the iconic women who went to work during World War II and redefined the role of women in the workplace.
“Rosie the Riveter is an important symbol for me and her picture hangs in all three of my… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord:
“President Trump’s decision to move forward with withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Accord is stunning, but not surprising. As the California fires rage, even the biggest climate deniers have to see that… Read more »
“It’s welcome news to hear that the UAW and Ford have reached a tentative agreement, and the details look positive for Michigan. I’m pleased that Flat Rock is going to continue to be the home of the iconic Mustang, and that new investment is also coming to Dearborn. Overall, it is great to see Ford incorporate more electric vehicle initiatives here in Michigan, including transaxles and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today reintroduced the Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2019, legislation that requires state foster care programs to ensure children are prioritized for placement with their relatives and puts additional requirements in place for a fairer decision-making process when an agency places a child. Last… Read more »
Dearborn, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Conyers.
“John Conyers was a civil rights champion who served Michigan and the people of Detroit for decades. He began his career working for John Dingell, before running for Congress himself and they both believed in justice and equality for all. John Conyers… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to Google and Amazon demanding answers on how German cybersecurity company Security Research Labs was able to create apps that passed through both Google and Amazon’s security vetting process for apps designed for smart speakers with background listening capabilities.
While the apps designed by the German company… Read more »
Dear Mr. Jeff Bezos and Mr. Sundar Pichai,
Recently a number of articles were published regarding research done by a German cybersecurity company SRLabs in which researchers created apps designed for smart speakers that passed both Google and Amazon security-vetting processes and allowed the app to eavesdrop on users as well as phish for their passwords. While these apps were… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the nation’s largest conservation grant maker, through fiscal year 2024. As a Congressionally-chartered corporation, NFWF supplements federal conservation efforts through public-private partnerships and competitive grant… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and House Democrats passed the SHIELD Act, legislation that will protect U.S. elections from foreign interference and attacks. This bill will close loopholes that allow foreign spending in our elections, boost disclosure and transparency requirements and create a duty to report illicit offers of campaign assistance from foreign… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue in strong opposition to the agency’s proposal to limit access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for vulnerable populations, veterans, and low-income individuals.
A copy of the letter can be found linked here or… Read more »
