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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today pressed U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Megan J. Brennan on continued issues with mail delivery in Ypsilanti. Dingell wrote to Ms. Brennan in January detailing recurring problems reported by constituents and city leaders, including long delays in pickup and delivery, periods where no mail is… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Fred Upton (MI-06) today introduced legislation to address the opioid epidemic by spurring urgently needed research on new non-addictive pain medications. Twenty-five million Americans suffer from pain every day, and it is essential that non-addictive medications are available to them.  H.R. 5002, the Advancing Cutting-Edge (ACE)… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget proposal and infrastructure plan.  “A budget is a statement of values, and I strongly believe the first priority of our nation’s budget should be investing in its people – in our children, families and seniors – and in the programs that keep… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced the Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2018, legislation that requires state foster care programs to ensure children are prioritized for placement with their relatives and puts additional requirements in place for a fairer decision-making process when an agency places a child. “The top priority of any… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced legislation mandating that all cosmetics marketed to children are demonstrated to be free of asbestos or otherwise carry a warning label. Dingell introduced the Children’s Product Warning Label Act of 2018 after accessories retailer Claire’s pulled 17 products from their shelves in December after asbestos was found in… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after voting against legislation that fails to provide long-term funding for the government.  “Today, the Congress voted on the fifth short-term continuing resolution since September, leaving the country hurtling toward yet another budget crisis in a few weeks and putting our military readiness and… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Joe Knollenberg. “John and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Joe Knollenberg, who was a friend and true champion for the state of Michigan. He committed his life to serving our country in the military and in Congress, and worked across the… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on House passage of the bipartisan Congressional Accountability Reform Act, which overhauls Congress’ system for preventing and responding to workplace harassment. “Today, the Congress took an important first step – Democrats and Republicans together – to reform the Congressional… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and State Representative Cara Clemente today joined Lincoln Park Middle School and the Downriver Chapter of Families Against Narcotics for assemblies on youth opioid education and prevention. The Representatives were joined by 600 7th and 8th grade students for the events, which brought together educators, substance abuse counselors, state and… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address.   “Tonight, President Trump outlined his plans for the future. While there are some concepts tonight where we can work together, there are others that are deeply concerning for Michigan and our country. My approach continues to be this: I will work… Read more »