Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Fred Upton (R-MI) pressed US Immigration officials to halt the deportation of University of Michigan Knight-Wallace Fellowship for Journalists recipient Emilio Gutiérrez Soto, and approve his request for asylum in the United States.
As a reporter in Ascensión, Mexico for El Diario Del Noroeste, Soto documented crimes committed by… Read more »
– Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined the introduction of legislation to protect Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The Dream and Promise Act allows Dreamers and individuals with TPS to legally contribute fully in the country they love and know to be their home by providing a path forward to citizenship.
In Michigan, TPS is… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after the President released a budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 that expands the deficit and military spending while proposing cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and other domestic programs. The budget proposal released today includes vague funding references to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI),… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the House voted on a resolution denouncing anti-Semitism and Islamophobic language in our society:
“We will not be divided by fear and hatred. Anti-Semitism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by me or others in the Congress. Equally as unacceptable is Islamophobic rhetoric that threatens… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) thanked leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for scheduling a hearing on improving safe vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving. On Thursday, March 14 at 10 am in Washington, DC, the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled “Enhancing Vehicle Technology to Prevent Drunk… Read more »
Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced H.R.1583—the Senior and Disability Home Modification Assistance Initiative Act of 2019. The legislation will make it easier for seniors and individuals with disabilities to navigate the complex web of services and programs available to… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined introduction of the bipartisan reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. This critical, long-term legislation reaffirms protections for all women, men and children, and includes vital improvements to address gaps in current law that have been identified by victims, survivors and advocates to keep our communities safe.
“No… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Save the Internet Act with by Congressman Mike Doyle and Senator Ed Markey, which restores popular, bipartisan net neutrality protections for consumers and small businesses, after the Trump Administration ended these vital protections last year.
“Access to the internet is critical to conduct business, monitor the news,… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) invites 9-12th grade students, families, high school counselors, veterans and service members to attend Military Service Academy information sessions on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019. The events will provide an opportunity for students, parents, and counselors to meet with representatives from the service academies, hear from… Read more »
– Today, Congress sent the President a package of bills to protect and conserve public lands to be signed into law. The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act promotes conservation, recreation, historic preservation, and cultural resource protection in Michigan and across the country.
The package of bills includes a permanent authorization of the… Read more »
