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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 »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after Michigan U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts issued an injunction against President Trump’s Executive Order banning Muslims and refugees from entering the U.S. “Today’s action by the federal court in Michigan is further evidence that President Trump’s Executive Order runs… Read more »

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to Howard Mac McMillan, executive director of the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), asking that Spectra Energy’s request for a special permit to waive odorization requirements for the NEXUS pipeline be denied at this time. Odorizing natural gas makes it easier for citizens living in the vicinity… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to conduct a preliminary assessment of the Gelman dioxane plume in Ann Arbor to determine whether it qualifies for federal Superfund cleanup.  “The community has been seeking better solutions for cleanup of this decades-old… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Barbara Comstock (VA-10), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus, today joined doctors, experts and advocates for the first caucus meeting of the 115th Congress. Panelists including Bill Couzens of Less Cancer and Lisa McGovern of the Prevent Cancer Foundation focused on the latest developments in the field of… Read more »

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined more than 160 House colleagues in introducing legislation to defund and rescind President Donald Trump’s Executive Order suspending the refugee program and banning individuals from several Muslim countries from entering the U.S. The Statue of Liberty Values (SOLVE) Act prevents any funds from being used to implement the… Read more »