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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on media reports that found widespread health and safety deficiencies in Michigan nursing homes, according to federal data. "I am deeply disturbed by reports that nearly a quarter of Michigan's nursing homes have been cited for serious health and safety violations, including instances of actual harm to residents.… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is reminding women and girls of all ages across Michigan that we need them to help preserve Michigan history and retake the Guinness World Record for the Largest Gathering of Rosie the Riveters in one place since World War II. Today, Dingell is also announcing the honorary co-chairs for the historic event, which will take place on Saturday,… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health about her legislation to improve transparency and patient care for veterans at the VA. H.R. 501, the VA Transparency Enhancement Act, would require VA hospitals to improve reporting of surgical infection rates, cancelled surgeries, and other issues impacting quality of… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) invites 9-12th grade students from Michigan’s 12th District, families, high school counselors, veterans and servicemembers to attend Military Service Academy information sessions on Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17. The events will provide an opportunity for students, parents and counselors to meet with representatives from the… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office’s preliminary assessment of the Graham-Cassidy bill. “The CBO’s partial assessment of the Graham-Cassidy bill confirms what we’ve heard from families, health care providers and experts – that this bill would be devastating for families in Michigan… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined State Representatives, families and health care providers to highlight the devastating local impact of Republicans’ latest Trumpcare legislation, which the Senate GOP hopes to rush to a vote next week. Michigan stands to lose nearly $10 billion in federal health care funding by 2027 if the Graham-Cassidy bill is signed into law.… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced she would rescind Title IX guidance that protects survivors of sexual assault at colleges, universities and K-12 schools.    “Secretary DeVos’ announcement is an outrageous affront to survivors of sexual assault across this country. The… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) held a town hall meeting at UAW Local 600 in Dearborn last night to discuss the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The timely event comes as the third round of negotiations formally begin in Canada on September 23rd. The outcome of the negotiations will have major implications for Michigan families and the… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), along with Michigan Reps. Sander Levin (MI-09), John Conyers (MI-13), Dan Kildee (MI-05) and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) today sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma strongly urging reconsideration of the harmful cuts to the Michigan navigator organizations. On Friday, Michigan’s two… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today led a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging her to maintain Title IX guidance in K-12 schools and on college campuses that protects survivors of sexual assault. The letter comes after DeVos announced plans earlier this month to revoke or rescind the Education Department’s Title IX guidance on preventing… Read more »