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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will host Congress in Your Community in Taylor ahead of Independence Day weekend. Dingell will be at the Taylor Farmer’s Market on Friday, July 1 from 1-2 p.m. She will also participate in the “Healthy Taylor Walk with an Official” at the market beginning at 12 p.m.  Congress in Your Community provides an opportunity for… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Robert B. Neller requesting further information on the death of her constituent Private Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor, Michigan and recent press reports regarding an investigation into 15 drill instructors of the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island. Dingell has been in constant… Read more »

Michigan Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives today continued to call for votes on bipartisan commonsense gun safety legislation. In addition to the Representatives, the event was attended by mayors, police chiefs, members of the clergy, Michigan State representatives, as well as a number of organizations and community members committed to ending the epidemic of gun… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $10 billion to U.S. vehicle owners and $4.7 billion in environmental reparations after cheating emissions tests. “Consumers deserve confidence in knowing that the vehicles they buy meet the environmental and safety standards promised by the automaker. Volkswagen lied to… Read more »

In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter and Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, today convened a roundtable discussion with patients, caregivers and key advocates in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. The discussion focused on policy and community… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Voisine v. United States, which upheld laws that prevent domestic abusers from accessing guns. “Having spoken in a very personal way about this issue last week, today's decision by the Supreme Court is a victory for those who have been impacted by guns and domestic… Read more »

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt.  “Today’s Supreme Court decision reaffirms every woman’s constitutional right to respect, compassion, and dignity in making her own health decisions. It is an important victory for women in Texas and across the… Read more »

Today, President Obama announced that he will award Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles S. Kettles, U.S. Army, of Ypsilanti the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. The announcement is the culmination of a five-year grassroots effort in coordination with the Kettles family, the Ypsilanti Rotary Veterans History Project, and the offices of former U.S. Congressman John Dingell and U.S.… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representatives Candice Miller (MI-10) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) issued the following joint statement on the Great Lakes Compact Council’s vote to approve Waukesha, Wisconsin’s application to divert 8.2 million gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan:  “We strongly disagree with today’s vote by the Great Lakes Compact Council approving… Read more »

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s remarks in which he reiterated his proposed ban on Muslim immigration.  “Donald Trump’s hateful speech today is further evidence that he is seeking to divide this country at a time when we must be united against evil. In the days following September 11, it was… Read more »