Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement on the passing of Sergio Marchionne, Chairman and CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles:
“I am very sad about Sergio Marchionne. He was brilliant, focused, strategic, intense and helped Michigan and the industry I love. Sergio taught me over the years many things and he was a friend, not afraid to yell, but then could… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement standing with American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) after President Trump issued three Executive Orders degrading the rights of federal workers to organize for better working conditions:
“The attacks on unions and workers must stop. Throughout history, unions have stood up for better wages, safer… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association in Ann Arbor will receive a $585,702 grant to improve early warning systems for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on Lake Erie.
“In Michigan and across the region, harmful algal blooms are threatening the safe drinking water our communities get from Lake Erie,” said… Read more »
DETROIT, MI – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) brought together House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, other members of Congress, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa, UAW President Gary Jones, and other leaders of multiple unions for a townhall meeting in Detroit. The leaders heard directly from American workers and retirees affected by the pension crisis about… Read more »
Today, Members of Congress announced the Medicare For All Congressional Caucus with Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Keith Ellison (MN-5) serving as co-chairs. At its launch, the Medicare For All Caucus has more than 60 members, nearly one-third of House Democrats.
“It is an honor to co-chair the Medicare for All Caucus because if you live in… Read more »
Today, all four Michigan Democratic Members of Congress – Representatives Sandy Levin, Dan Kildee, Debbie Dingell, and Brenda Lawrence – issued the following joint statement:
“We stand united in our shared goal of protecting national security. Today’s political gamesmanship orchestrated by Congressional Republicans and this Administration’s inhumane policies… Read more »
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to strengthen and evaluate emergency preparedness procedures for hospitals and long-term care facilities. Dingell wrote the Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season, which caused flooding and power outages at hospitals… Read more »
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment by Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and John Moolenaar (MI-4) that supports the Great Lakes Science Center as a part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fisheries Program. The amendment was added to a federal government spending bill for the Department of the Interior.
“We need more research to protect important… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives easily passed a bipartisan bill supported by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to reform the way the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulates over-the-counter medications to make it easier for the agency to get new products to store shelves safely and quickly, and to address safety issues in a timely manner to protect consumers.
The… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell led 14 of her colleagues in standing up for survivors of domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual violence in the military. The lawmakers pressed Congressional leaders negotiating the final text of the National Defense Authorization Act to include Senate provisions that authorize military judges and magistrates to issue and enforce military… Read more »
