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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) toured emergency departments at Michigan Medicine and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital to hear from doctors and hospital administrators on the challenges facing the US healthcare system’s front lines. Dingell scheduled this tour after meeting with ER physicians on the issues of treating opioid withdrawal in an effort to better understand how… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after meeting with Trenton Mayor and City Council to announce proposed agreement to clean up the McLouth Steel site: “The McLouth steel site has been an eyesore in this community for longer than we can remember. It sits as a symbol of the past and of tougher times.  Now, it is time to stop looking backwards… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement on the passing of musical legend Aretha Franklin: “John and I lost a friend. Aretha’s father was a true friend to John, helping him in his first election and fighting Civil Rights battles together in the 50s and 60s. Aretha was just a friend to me – there if I ever needed her. Aretha was… Read more »

DEARBORN, MI – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement welcoming Susan White as the new refuge manager of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: “It is my pleasure to welcome Susan White back to Michigan as she assumes leadership at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. As a Macomb County native, Susan knows that… Read more »

In recognition of Purple Heart Day, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) met with former U.S. Army Private First Class Frank Puente of Allen Park who received the prestigious military honor after being wounded in service during the Vietnam War. After being contacted by Puente, Dingell’s office worked to secure the Purple Heart and ensure Puente’s contributions to our… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell released the following statement regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released today regarding fuel economy regulations: “There are a variety of proposals put forward in this NPRM, with the most unacceptable being the flatlining fuel economy standards. Flatlining is harmful to American leadership and innovation, as well as the… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) added her support to others, including the State of Michigan and many local government officials, and urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) to include the McLouth Steel Corporation’s site in Trenton to the National Priorities List under the Superfund program. The site is currently under consideration by EPA for… Read more »

Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) stood up for Michigan by calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide answers on its decision to close and relocate the Large Lakes Research Station on Grosse Ile. In a letter to the agency, Dingell highlighted the important emergency response operations, investigation services, and regional coordination that the Station… Read more »

Today, Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Annie Kuster (NH-2) released a response from Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to a request made by nearly every Democratic woman in the House for details about immigrant children separated from their parents, specifically young girls. You can read the lawmakers’ request here, and Nielsen’s response here. The… Read more »

Today, during a hearing of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) reiterated her call for the urgent action needed to address the Pension Crisis. During the 5th hearing of the Committee since its formation earlier this year, Dingell called on the Committee to get to the task of crafting a negotiation that will save… Read more »