WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after an agreement was reached to reopen the federal government:
“It should have never come to this. Federal workers were held hostage for more than a month, many told to come to work while not being paid. As this shutdown goes into the history books we cannot for one second let the human face of… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – As Valentine’s Day approaches, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is inviting local students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” project by making handmade valentine cards for local veterans. Last year, students across the region created hundreds of cards to show veterans how much they are loved and appreciated. This is the fifth year in a row that… Read more »
TRENTON, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a notice of violation which found increased asbestos levels following demolitions at the former McLouth Steel Site in Trenton:
“As the McLouth Steel project proceeds, ensuring Downriver residents are safe will always be our number one… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) introduced emergency legislation to allow states to make unemployment benefits available to unpaid federal workers who despite the government shutdown have continued to show up to work despite not receiving a paycheck.
Currently,… Read more »
YPSILANTI, MI – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kettles:
“LTC Charles Kettles exemplified the best of American values—courage, dedication, and selflessness. He went above and beyond the call of duty to save the lives of his fellow soldiers, and it was a true honor to… Read more »
Congresswoman maintains seats on Environment & Climate Change; Consumer Protection & Commerce; and Communications & Technology Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) was appointed to a seat on the Health Subcommittee on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 116th Congress. She adds this subcommittee assignment to her other… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Fred Upton (MI-6), and Dan Kildee (MI-5) introduced bipartisan legislation that designates all PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances and allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up contaminated sites in Michigan and across the country.
The EPA currently does not list any per- and polyfluoroalkyl… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) reintroduced legislation to secure American voting systems against foreign interference. The Safeguarding Election Infrastructure Act of 2019 provides states with the information, intelligence and resources needed to protect electronic voting systems from manipulation and hacking, and to update aging election infrastructure.
“Our… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced she would be introducing legislation to crack down on drunk driving in a speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives in memory of the Abbas family.
Michigan family – Issam, Rima, Ali, Isabelle, and Giselle Abbas – were tragically killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver while returning from a family… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today joined colleagues in introducing the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, also known as the Butch Lewis Act, which ensures multi-employer pension plans remain solvent and continue providing retirees and workers the retirement benefits they have earned. Dingell has been fighting against proposed cuts to retiree pensions since the Central… Read more »
