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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and Ted Poe (TX-02) today led a bipartisan letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson seeking clarification on the recently revised DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) and requesting that the redress procedures be further reviewed and revised to protect due process rights for… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that would provide $170 million in federal aid to Flint. The House and Senate will now reconcile their differing versions of the legislation.    “Tonight was a first step toward finally bringing… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement regarding the Republican Continuing Resolution that fails to include aid for the Flint water crisis. “It is unconscionable that the Republican plan to fund the government through December fails to include a dime for the people of Flint. The 9,000 children impacted by this crisis and their families have… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced the Promoting Transparency in Trade Act, a bill that would bring more transparency to trade negotiations by requiring the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to publically release the text of ongoing trade negotiations and ensure the position of USTR Transparency Officer is free from conflicts of interest. Dingell introduced the… 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 Sunday, September 25th and Sunday, October 2nd. 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) today released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued Federal policy for safe testing and deployment of automated vehicles. “Automated vehicles are creating a paradigm shift in the auto industry due to their potential to save lives and reduce congestion. Nearly 40,000 American… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), ranking member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today sent a letter to subcommittee chairman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) requesting an oversight hearing to examine the economic and ecological impacts of Asian carp on the Great Lakes. Asian carp is an invasive species that threatens the health and vitality of… Read more »

Over the weekend, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) traveled to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island to meet with Marine Corps officials regarding the implementation of changes to recruit training safeguards following the recent completion of three command-level investigations into the death of Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor, MI — a constituent… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. Marine Corps completed three command-level investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of her constituent Private Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor, Michigan and other allegations of abuse and mistreatment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. Today, Marine Corps Commandant… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (ACCESS) in Dearborn will receive a $555,711 Navigator grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Navigator program supports community organizations which provide local in-person assistance to help consumers browse, shop, and enroll in… Read more »