DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) pressed Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on public health and safety after a recent emergency response identified a strong rotten odor originating from the Marathon Petroleum refinery’s coke-flare system in Detroit.
In recent weeks,… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI — Below, please find information on services for John D. Dingell in Michigan. Media logistics will be forthcoming for both Michigan and Washington services and events.
On Monday, February 11, 2019, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, a visitation will be held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center at 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126. This event is open to the… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI — Below, please find a statement attributable to the Office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell:
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John David Dingell, Jr., former Michigan Congressman and longest-serving member of the United States Congress. Congressman Dingell died peacefully today at his home in Dearborn, with his wife Deborah at his side. He was a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) introduced a Congressional resolution marking February 4, 2019 as National Cancer Prevention Day.
The resolution recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and the importance of expanding knowledge, encouraging early detection, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after a Department of Education investigation found that Michigan State University violated federal campus safety laws in connection to the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar:
“MSU’s disregard for student safety is coming into clearer focus. The Department of Education’s report uncovered decades of… Read more »
ANN ARBOR, MI – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the University of Michigan will receive a $2,574,300 grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Centers (UTC) program that would continue funding for the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT). CCAT is seeking to advance research in the field of… Read more »
Social Security 2100 Act will Strengthen Social Security, Increase Benefits, Cut Taxes for Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined the Chairman of the Ways & Means Social Security Subcommittee, John B. Larson (D-CT), in introducing the Social Security 2100 Act, a bill that increases Social Security’s vital benefits while making the system… Read more »
TRENTON, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pressed Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to answer questions and reassure residents after a notice of violation found increased asbestos levels following demolitions at the former McLouth Steel Site in Trenton.
“As we all know, there is a long history of environmental… Read more »
Congresswoman will be joined by State Sen. Erika Geiss & State Rep. Alex Garza
TAYLOR, MI – On Monday, February 4, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), State Senator Erika Geiss, and State Representative Alex Garza will hold a town hall meeting to discuss issues that matter to the community and answer questions. Dingell regularly hosts town hall meetings alongside local… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reacted to reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not set maximum contaminant levels (MCL) for PFAS.
“PFAS is a clear threat to human health and our environment,” said Dingell. “Establishing one national protective standard for all PFAS chemicals in water is urgently needed. EPA officials came to Michigan… Read more »
