DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on passing of Private First Class Michael A. Thomason of Lincoln Park in Syria:
“Michael Thomason wanted to serve his country, putting on his uniform to help people. His awards and decorations demonstrate his exemplary service and commitment to protecting our nation. We need to have a better… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Michigan Representatives Debbie Dingell and Rashida Tlaib led a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. Michigan Representatives Haley Stevens and Andy Levin cosponsored the resolution.
“In my hometown of Dearborn and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell and Pramila Jayapal and Senator Bernie Sanders issued the following statement regarding the House Committee on Rules hearing on Medicare for All:
“Today, we thank Chairman McGovern for holding the first-ever Congressional hearing on the Medicare for All Act. Momentum is growing across the country to guarantee health care as a human… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on the passing of Judge Damon Keith:
“We have lost a protector of the people and I just lost another good friend. Judge Keith was an example of the best of Michigan. John and Damon worked closely together for many years in fighting for equality for all. We are losing many giants who stood against… Read more »
TRENTON, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led a tour of the former McLouth Steel site in Trenton with Dennis Schreibeis, Director of Crown Enterprises, representatives of US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and contractors responsible for cleaning the site.
Joining the tour was Michael… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell made the following statement after reports were confirmed that the Saudi Arabian government beheaded Mujtaba al-Swikat, a teenager preparing to attend Western Michigan University:
“The violent killing of Mutjaba al-Sweikat is disturbing. Mutjaba had a bright future ahead of him and Michigan was prepared to welcome him as a… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell announced today that the House Rules Committee will hold an original jurisdiction hearing on the Medicare for All Act of 2019 on Tuesday, April 30th at 10am ET in H-313, The Capitol. It marks the first time Congress has ever held a hearing on Medicare for All. Witnesses will be announced later this week. Read more »
TAYLOR, MI – In Taylor, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and community stakeholders discussed challenges faced by seniors and people with disabilities in receiving long-term services and supports in their homes and communities as opposed to institutional settings.
Photos from the event are available here.
As the nation’s population continues to age, it is essential that we… Read more »
– On Earth Day, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced legislation to promote education programs focused on climate to improve the public’s understanding of changes. The Climate Change Education Act creates a grant program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to assist state and local education agencies, institutions… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) marked 100 days since the new House Democratic Majority was sworn in on January 3rd, highlighting swift legislative progress on core pillars of House Democrats’ For The People legislative agenda.
“Over the last 100 days, Democrats in the House have focused on addressing issues that matter to working men and women,”… Read more »
