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5G CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROMOTE AMERICA’S WIRELESS LEADERSHIP

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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with fellow Co-Chairs of the Congressional 5G Caucus, Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Susan Brooks (R-IN), yesterday introduced the bipartisan Promoting U.S. Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (H.R. 4463) to promote U.S. competitiveness in international wireless standards-setting bodies. This bill reflects the need for a unified…

Dingell: Critical to Protect National Security & Constitution, Begin Formal Investigation

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement: “I remain deeply concerned about the division in this country that I fear could harm the roots of our democracy. We are a divided country, but we can never be divided on the rule of law. “We learned the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community had determined this was a credible, urgent…

Dingell Stands in Solidarity with UAW Workers on Strike

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ROMULUS, MI – As the UAW Strike stretches into the eighth day, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) visited picket lines at GM plants in Belleville, Ypsilanti, and Romulus. Photos of Dingell’s visits are available here. “Standing in solidarity with workers at all GM sites in my district,” said Dingell. “Hardworking men and women are worried about their healthcare, disparate wages between…

Dingell, Cartwright Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers, Clean up Coal Mines

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Washington, DC – Today, Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) introduced legislation that will protect American taxpayers by prohibiting the dangerous practice of “self-bonding” in the coal sector. The Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act will ensure coal companies restore mine lands across the country to their original state after completing…

Dingell Leads Bill to Protect Endangered Species, Reverse Trump’s Changes That Will Add to Extinction Crisis

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WASHINGTON DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Natural Resources Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), and Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced the Protect America’s Wildlife and Fish in Need of Conversation Act of 2019. This legislation would repeal all three Trump administration final rule changes to the Endangered Species Act, which taken together will fundamentally change the way we…

Dingell, House Democrats Plan to Lower Drug Costs for Americans

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and House Democrats unveiled transformational legislation to lower prescription drug costs for every American.   “Every day – multiple times a day – people stop to tell me about escalating prescription costs and terrifying out-of-pocket expenses. Americans are forced to cut pills in half, choose between paying for…

Dingell Commends Governors Calling for Strong PFAS Provisions in Defense Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement in support of a bipartisan coalition of US governors -led by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer – calling for strong action on PFAS chemicals in defense authorization legislation: “With the news of more PFAS contamination at military sites across the country, everyone must be serious about addressing…

Dingell Statement California’s Emissions Waiver Revoked

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration revoked California’s authority to set their own tougher emissions standards:  “President Trump’s actions take us in the wrong direction for every key metric for this industry, accomplish absolutely nothing, and cause serious and detrimental harm to an industry…

Dingell Stands with UAW Workers on Picket Lines

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DETROIT, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on UAW men and women on strike: “There is no place I would rather be than standing in solidarity with UAW workers in their fight for fair wages, healthcare, pensions and strong benefits. Through thick and thin, UAW workers have devoted themselves to building quality product. Now GM must demonstrate…

Dingell on Passing of Cokie Roberts

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement on the passing of Cokie Roberts: “Cokie was my girlfriend. We were Sacred Heart girls, her parents and John’s parents were friends. We shared laughter, pain and were one of the first women in our careers. As a writer, she educated generations of Americans about the historic women who made our…

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