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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) again called for a comprehensive study of the Enbridge Line 5 pipelines following reports that protective coating is missing in at least two areas, putting the integrity of the pipelines at risk. “Twenty-three million gallons of oil flow through the pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac every day,” said Dingell. “A pipeline… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and State Representatives Adam Zemke, Yousef Rabhi and Donna Lasinski held a town hall tonight in Ann Arbor to discuss the Gelman dioxane plume and next steps for the community. The Representatives were joined by Mitch Adelman and Kevin Lund from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to provide an update on remediation efforts,… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and State Representative Abdullah Hammoud today held a town hall in Dearborn to answer questions and discuss issues that matter to the community. This is the second town hall Dingell and Hammoud have teamed up on this year to provide an update on legislative issues in Washington and Lansing and hear from members of the community. “As… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined the 2017 Autonomous Vehicle Summit in Detroit to discuss the future of mobility and automated vehicle legislation she is working to advance through the House of Representatives. In July, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted unanimously to approve the SELF DRIVE Act which supports the development and deployment of automated… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on President Trump’s address on the Afghanistan War. “As we enter the 16th consecutive year with American troops still in harm’s way, our servicemembers and their families deserve clarity on the future of our mission. President Trump’s address did not outline clear metrics for achieving… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today joined Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton for a town hall discussion on the opioid crisis and mental health in Washtenaw County. The Sheriff and Representatives were joined by community leaders and health experts to answer questions and discuss federal, state and local efforts to address the opioid… Read more »

 U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the terror attacks in Barcelona, Spain. “Today's attack in Barcelona, Spain is another reminder of the presence of evil amongst us and innocent lives lost after a senseless act of terror. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and we stand united with our friends in Spain… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined Friends of the Detroit River, Michigan Sea Grant, and other project partners to celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who have helped shape a new future for the Detroit River. The restoration projects highlighted included a tour of Stony Island near Grosse Ile, where work is being done to counteract wetland loss on land that… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers. “Congressman Ehlers was an esteemed congressman and respected educator who served our Michigan community with honor and integrity. He was one of the few scientists in Congress and earned a reputation for his measured, common-sense voice. Vern… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today toured the UAW-Ford Technical Training Center facility to highlight a new economic agenda called “A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future” and met with leaders to discuss their one of a kind apprenticeship program. The UAW-Ford Joint Apprentice Program prepares individuals to become certified Skilled… Read more »