Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Fred Upton (MI-6), and Tim Walberg (MI-7) received a commitment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency will come to Michigan for a meeting on PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The lawmakers will continue to work with the EPA on finalizing a time and location.
You can read the EPA’s response… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) invites 9-12th grade students, families, high school counselors, veterans and servicemembers to attend Military Service Academy information sessions on Saturday, September 29 and Tuesday, October 16. The events will provide an opportunity for students, parents, and counselors to meet with representatives from the service academies, hear from… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) testified at a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) public hearing in Dearborn, MI on the proposed notice of rulemaking to modify fuel economy standards. She strongly urged the agency to focus on developing one national standard for fuel economy and that working with California was… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the Superior Township Fire Department will receive $1,138,546 in federal support.
“When emergencies happen in our community, we know local firefighters will be the first on the scene to protect us,” said Dingell. “Firefighters and first responders go to work every day prepared to put their lives on the lines.… Read more »
The House of Representatives passed a critical water infrastructure improvement bill that includes legislation introduced by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to improve the transparency of water quality and notifications to customers of public water systems.
America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 is a bipartisan compromise that authorizes $6.1 billion in federal funds for… Read more »
Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a bill cosponsored by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) that bans the practice of prohibiting pharmacists from telling patients when less-expensive options to pay for prescription drugs may be available.
Currently, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are able to include requirements in contracts that prevent pharmacists from… Read more »
The House of Representatives passed two bipartisan bills by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to improve Medicare so seniors have better access to the healthcare they need.
“Every American has a right to quality, affordable healthcare and for millions of seniors their care comes through Medicare,” said Dingell. “We have to always keep looking forward and finding… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that the Dearborn and Pittsfield Township Fire Departments will receive a combined $600,000 in federal support to acquire new vehicles. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) will go directly to the local fire departments to help them acquire new vehicles including pumpers, aerials, brush trucks, tankers and tenders, rescue… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding the McLouth Steel Site in Trenton, MI to the Superfund Program’s National Priorities List:
“Proposing to add McLouth to the National Priorities List is an important step toward helping Trenton and the surrounding communities clean up the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered the closure of the Washington, DC office of the Palestine Liberation Organization:
“Closing the Palestinian Office in Washington will make it harder to engage diplomatically and further erode prospects for a lasting peace in the Middle East. The US must be an honest… Read more »
