U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined residents, students, College Democrats and Progressives at the University of Michigan last night for a panel discussion on the Affordable Care Act and its impact on local communities. Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, the uninsured rate in Michigan has fallen by more than 50 percent, with 695,000 residents gaining coverage. As Congress… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined doctors, nurses, patients and administrators at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn to discuss the importance of protecting the Affordable Care Act and the impact ACA repeal would have on hospitals and patients. Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, the uninsured rate in Michigan has fallen by more than 50 percent, with 695,000 residents… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) in introducing a Blueprint for America’s New Trade Policy, a resolution outlining principles that must be included in any replacement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
“Michigan is the heart and soul of the American auto industry, and since NAFTA passed,… Read more »
Today, in an Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing titled “Self-driving Cars: Road to Deployment,” U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) challenged the United States to stay at the forefront of innovation and technology in the development and deployment of automated vehicles while ensuring consumer safety is protected.
“Automated vehicles are already helping… Read more »
In advance of Valentine’s Day, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and friends delivered handmade valentines from local students to veterans at the Detroit and Ann Arbor VA hospitals over the weekend. Students from kindergarten to middle school from across the 12th Congressional District participated in the Valentines for Veterans program this year, creating hundreds of cards… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the passing of Detroit entrepreneur and Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch.
"Mike Ilitch was a giant for Detroit and Southeast Michigan who spent his life nurturing and giving back to the city and state he loved. His drive and vision - and passion for sports - helped contribute to the revival… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Downriver Community Conference (DCC) will receive a $100,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help develop an economic recovery strategy for Downriver communities.
“The Downrivers are a strong and vibrant region, but like so many communities in the Midwest, we were hard hit by the… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously declined to lift the halt on President Trump's Executive Order banning Muslims and refugees from entering the United States.
"Today's unanimous ruling on President Trump's Executive Order reaffirms that this ban runs counter to our Constitution and our… Read more »
In advance of President Trump’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on Friday, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter urging the President to address the serious trade impediments facing American manufacturers in the Japanese market. Dingell and Pocan wrote that any discussion of new trade policy with Japan… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was named Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force by Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09). As Vice Chair, Dingell will join the Co-Chairs in a mission of improving and protecting the financial security, quality of life, and health and well-being of America’s seniors.
In addition to Dingell,… Read more »
