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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court upholding the Trump Administration’s Muslim Ban: “Today is a sad and disappointing day. From our earliest founding, the United States has been a land of opportunity for individuals seeking religious freedom. Our Constitution and the First Amendment are clear: our… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after voting against both immigration bills before the House of Representatives: “Our country’s immigration system is broken. Families are being torn apart at the border, and for years farmers, our hospitality industry, and businesses have struggled to get the workers they need. We must commit to work… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) led a group of House members in calling on the Trump Administration to extend and re-designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen due to the ongoing armed conflict within the country. TPS, once designated, allows individuals from nations experiencing war, natural disasters, or extraordinary circumstances to live and work in the United… Read more »

Today Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Annie Kuster (NH-2) announced they are leading a group of nearly 60 Democratic women in pressing the Secretaries of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to release details about immigrant children separated from their parents. You can read the letter here. “It’s repugnant to think of children separated from… Read more »

Today Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement as the Trump Administration continues to stand behind their “zero tolerance” policy causing immigrant children to be separated from their parents: “This Administration continues to double down on the inhumane, unjust and – as Cardinal Dolan said – unbiblical policy of separating… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement as Ford unveiled plans for Michigan Central Station in Detroit: “Today is a great day for Michigan. Ford’s bold vision for Michigan Central Station means more than just more jobs, it will ensure that the heart of the auto industry stays right here in Michigan. It will help revitalize all of Michigan… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement on the Administration’s policy of separating immigrant families at the border: “The stories from the border make me ill. Babies ripped away from their breastfeeding mothers. Fathers driven to suicide. These are not American values. It’s cruel, inhumane, and does nothing make us a safer… Read more »

– Today, the House of Representatives passed three bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) to address the opioid epidemic. All of the bipartisan bills, the Advancing Cutting-Edge (ACE) Research Act, Jessie’s Law and the Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act, were introduced with Michigan Republicans.  For video of Dingell speaking on… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice announced it will no longer defend the Affordable Care Act’s pre-existing conditions provisions in court: “Yesterday, taking John to the doctor, I was struck by the number of people terrified by the announcement that the Justice Department will no longer defend the Affordable… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following statement as the FCC order to end net neutrality goes into effect on June 11. Read more »